The Mumbai center point is about the area of Girgaun Chowpatty and the area of Taraporewala Aquarium.
Mumbai has always been the principal entry into the Indian Subcontinent, at least ever since the opening of the Suez Canal. The gateway into India is more than a rite of passage to be survived, as the capital of the Maharashtra is certainly one compelling place to spend most of your time. Mumbai or Bombay has been a trade, industry, and business powerhouse. As long as you can endure relentless crowds, traffic fumes, hassle, humidity, and heat, then Mumbai will be a delight to discover. The dynamic Westernized city may seem cramped into the coast of the Arabian Sea, but it reflects 500 years-worth of transition from a fishing port to a megalopolis, the biggest there is in the planet. Once you've secured an almost impossible task of finding accommodations, Mumbai has a lot of tourist attractions to offer. The Gateway of India is one famous landmark, located just beside the Prince of Wales Museum. The lavish architecture gives much of what's in store inside. The fort is also brimming with street stalls, department stores, and old-fashioned cafes.
The first thought that comes to mind when mentioning the city Mumbai would be its noise, the crowds, the traffic and of course the glamorous Indian film industry, lovably called as Bollywood, and its stalwarts. However, there is more to that than what defines Mumbai; the city is home to large businesses that have made waves worldwide, tourist attractions, famous schools and colleges well-known across the globe and the famous beaches too.
To enjoy the sights and sounds, the culture and vibrancy of the city and more, you have got to make proper arrangements- lodging for example. A place that we call home away from home, and in a budget that suits your needs too, here are your options!
Mumbai is an expensive city, but that shouldn't deter and dampen your travel plans. Should you wish to book yourself into a decent place to lodge at, there are hotels in Mumbai with state of the art services, round-the-clock concierge help, bed and breakfast options, closest to landmarks and tourist attractions and all of that at a price you can afford. Some of the coziest places in the vibrating city to stay at on a budget would be Abode Bombay- almost stone throw away from the famous Taj Hotel and the historical Gateway of India, flea roadside shopping zones, bars and pubs too. Affordable hotels such as the Residency Hotel, the Solitaire Hotel, Hotel Arma Court and the JC Chalet, offer rooms and services quite affordable to think off as well- making your trip a comfortable one, and with a personal flair too!
When in Mumbai and should you want to experience the lifestyles of the crème de la crème; where they party, stay and entertain at, and should your budget allow you to splurge like the a little extra, you could opt for luxury hotels rather than the budgeted and cheap hotels in Mumbai to stay. Pamper yourself with delicacies from across the nation through the hands of eminent chefs; indulge in spa treatments that take you into another world altogether, round the clock concierge services and more. Some of your best luxe Mumbai hotels are Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach that overlooks the sea and has a Mediterranean ambience so world class and stylish, The Taj Mahal Palace for the 'Maharaja Experience' befitting royals, the place provides, Trident Nariman Point- a haunt for the crème de la crème, business honchos and VVIP dignitaries worldwide with sea-facing rooms at all levels, The Oberoi Mumbai and the famous Vivanta By Taj.
In the midst of the chaos and crowds, and with an artsy real-to-life twists too, there are hotels in Mumbai that provide the soul a unique and extravagating experience to immerse the flavour of the city as the Mumbaikars do. From Andheri to Juhu, Bandra to Bandstand, Kandivalli to Borivli and everywhere in the urban and semi-urbanized landscape of the pulsating city, Mumbai has friendly, eccentric and very affordable boutique hotels. That too even close to tourist places of interest, bars and pubs, shopping zones and with state-of-the-art amenities to catch up on a night of restful snooze. From personal care to originality, style and amazing one on one services combined, Wi-Fi, luxe transport and with a touch of world-class room services too, your options for boutique hotels in Mumbai would comprise Le Sutra- The Indian Art Hotel, Bandra, Svenska Design Hotel, The Waterstones Hotel for a quiet and luxe treat to the soul and the Shalimar Hotel for a mystical yet traditional touch!
Mumbai has affordable and cheap hotels across its landscape that offer the weary traveler a sojourn quite private and chic at the same time. With reputed amenities and facilities available round the clock at independent hotels, a luxe experience does come through whilst staying at Hotel Kumkum quite close to the famous Mahalaxmi temple, Kamathipura, Whitefield Service Apartments near MIDC industrial estate at Andheri East, Hotel Parle International close to Juhu beach and the Mumbai airport, Kohinoor Elite at the business district of Mumbai, North Mumbai and Grand Residency Hotel and Plaza, Bandra too.
Fast paced and with an outpour of undying energy, Mumbai welcomes the curious traveler with open arms. Should you be visiting the liveliest of all cities in India, you need to plan and book your stay in advance- finding decent accommodation isn't tough, but the demand is high nevertheless, even if the stay is short. Have fun and enjoy a bite of vada pav and paw bhaji whilst roaming the streets of Mumbai!
Below are reviews of the city of Mumbai, India from an actual visitor's perspective.
The restaurants in Taj were excellent. Shamiana. Golden Dragon. Wasabi.