TRIED & TESTED HOTEL
The Oberoi, Mumbai B A C K G R O U N D The Oberoi, Mumbai, is
owned and operated by established Indian luxury hospitality company ,The Oberoi Group, founded by Rai Bahadur Mohan Singh Oberoi in 1934. It operates the luxury ‘Oberoi’ and five-star ‘Trident’ branded hotels in seven countries globally.
W H A T ’ S I T L I K E ? A cocoon of
comfort, sheltering guests from the chaos of busy Marine Drive where it is situated. A ground-floor entrance leads to the welcoming main lobby – an expansive space housing the reception, The Champagne Lounge, Fenix and The Eau Bar. French windows reveal a glimpse of the Arabian Sea and the hotel’s signature red piano is eye-catching. My car was sanitised thoroughly on arrival and temperature checks were conducted at the entrance. Health and safety procedures accredited by Bureau Veritas include frequent sanitisation of public areas, social distancing at all times and sanitiser stations across multiple guest touch-points.
W H E R E I S I T ? At Nariman Point, next
to the 35-storey Trident Nariman Point. The
property is conveniently located in one of Mumbai’s most prominent business districts, surrounded by corporate houses and skyscrapers and facing the Arabian Sea and the iconic Marine Drive promenade.
R O O M S The rooms blend classic and modern design and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with skyline or sea views and a work-desk with multiple charging ports, so they are ideal for business travellers. I stayed in the Oberoi Executive Suite (74 sqm) with Ocean View, comprising a living room, bedroom and a large marble bathroom kitted out with Forest Essentials amenities. Automated windows, privacy screens in the bathroom, buttons to request a butler and a king-size bed are some of the facets of this suite. The sea view is spectacular. F O O D A N D D R I N K Breakfast was
served at à la carte at all-day dining restaurant Fenix, with a wide range of international and Indian fare on offer. Here, I used the QR code to access the menu. At lunch, I enjoyed this venue’s great selection of Japanese dishes, including excellent sushi. Other dining options include the Eau Bar, a Gatsby-style lounge with an outdoor terrace facing Marine Drive; Vetro and Enoteca for Italian dining; Ziya for Indian (helmed by
Luxurious, homely and ideal for a leisure break or business stay
BEST FOR Spacious rooms and unbeatable location
DON’T MISS Sundowners on the outdoor deck at Eau Bar
PRICE Web rates from ₹12,000 ($164)
CONTACT +91 22 6632 5757; oberoihotels.com
Chef Vineet Bhatia); The Oberoi Patisserie & Delicatessen; and The Champagne Lounge.
B U S I N E S S There are two function rooms – the Udaipur and Jaipur suites — both with beautiful vistas of the ocean and the cityscape as a backdrop and each with a 50-person capacity. There’s a business centre too.
L E I S U R E There’s everything you need under one roof – a well-equipped fitness centre, a swimming pool and The Oberoi Spa. The property also offers several experiences, from a heritage walk and master chef cooking classes to a ‘Mumbai at Dawn’ guided tour. V E R D I C T Luxurious, homely and ideal for a leisure break or business stay given its location. Akanksha Maker
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