Mumbai is undoubtedly the busiest commercial center of India as its reckoned as the financial hub of the country too. And to add to the comfort of the travelers, the varied hotels in Mumbai are known to provide world class facilities as well as a homely ambiance. Just like other metropolis of the world the teeming city of Mumbai too shares certain specialties which are widely distinct in nature. India tours offers you striking portrayal of the rich culture and tradition of the country. Apart from the scenic tourist spots in the city the varied stylish apartments in Mumbai are also the most talked about because of their trend setting styles and sky rocketing prices.
Mumbai Specialities:
From shopping to sightseeing, Mumbai tours will offer you fascinating glimpse of the culture of the city. For food lovers, the city offers wide gastronomical delights, though many of the hotels in Mumbai offers wide array of authentic dishes, though Chinese cuisine remains to be the favorite choice for many. Also you can opt for spicy street foods such as Vada Pav, Pani Puri, Daabeli, and Cutting chai which are readily available almost at every nook and corner of the city. Do not miss out on the specialized Baraf Gola, a type of Ice Candies.
If you are planning to travel to India, then a visit to Mumbai is a must in your travel itinerary. Some of the hotels in Mumbai have also achieved wide international acclaim. In this regard mention needs to be made of Taj President which was awarded “Hotel & Food Services National Hospitality Awards for Excellence in 1999 and its specialized Trattoria restaurant received “Restaurant of the Year” in Western Cuisine. Among the other hotels in Mumbai, Leela Kempinski Hotel is the preferred destination for business travelers.
Best Mumbai Hotels:
Rated as one of the best luxury hotels in South Asia it offers wide plethora of room accommodation facilities. The hotel rooms are further classified as Premier City View Rooms, Royal Club Parlour,Deluxe Suite,Presidential Suite. Like other hotels in Mumbai this 5-star hotel too provides attractive hotel room packages, the most popular ones being ‘Visit India 2009’ where you get to enjoy wide complimentary services and a wonderful tour around the different tourist places done in tie up with Mumbai Tourism under the aegis of Maharashtra state government. The rates of this packages usually start from Rs. 12000 to Rs. 17000 on single occupancy. You can also try out other packages as ‘Monsoon Package’,’Special Day Use rate’,’Long Stay Special Offer’ and ‘Weekend Package’.
The top luxury hotels in Mumbai are:
Le Royal Meridien, Mumbai Airport
Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Colaba
InterContinental, Marine Drive
Taj Lands End, Bandra
JW Marriot, Juhu Beach
The Four Seasons, Worli.
These 5-star hotels provide a host of amnesties such as Business Center, Free Newspaper, Car Parking, Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Coffee Shop, 24 Hours Room Service, Gymnasium, Outdoor Swimming Pool,Babysitting service, Beauty Salon, Laundry, Currency Exchange Counter,Secretarial Services, Wake Up Calls. Furthermore, there are wide dining arrangements catering to different delicacies.
Those who are looking for low cost accommodation can opt for Godwin Hotel,Garden Hotel, Hotel Sea Green, Bawa International, Hotel Regent to name a few. These budget hotels in Mumbai provides facilities Fax & Internet, 24 Hrs Room Service, Doctors on call, Foreign Exchange Facilities, Availability of travel agent, Colour television, Direct STD/ISD Telephone Lines. The room rates of these hotel varies between Rs. 2100/ to Rs. 1400/- per day, depending on availability of rooms.
Some of the best places to see in Mumbai are Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Elephanta Island, Marine Drive, Haji Ali Mosque, Essel World.