TRIED & TESTED HOTEL
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar B A C K G R O U N D JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, which opened in 2015, has emerged as one of the most convenient accommodation options for business travellers due to its airport location.
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W H A T ’ S I T L I K E ? Highly organised: as soon as I got out of my car, my luggage was sanitised and my green status on the Aarogya Setu App was checked. This was followed by thermal screening. After complying with these safety norms, I caught sight of the spiral waterfall lobby chandelier in this familiar space that I visited frequently before the pandemic. While trying to understand the elaborate safety procedures being practiced across the hotel, I was informed that every 90 minutes, the hotel rings a bell – a signal for the cleanliness check. W H E R E I S I T ? Located in on IA Project
Road in Andheri East, this Marriott hotel is just a few minutes away from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and 15 minutes from the domestic airport.
R O O M S I stayed in a Deluxe Suite (76 sqm) featuring an elegant living room, an expansive bedroom and a balcony. The suite’s interiors were neatly done in white, grey and wood and there was ample natural light. The living room featured a classy kitchenette with a coffee machine, a flat-screen and comfortable couch. A spacious work desk had all the necessary items, including power sockets. The bedroom had an adjoining open bathroom with a separate walk-in shower, a modern bathtub and a luxurious Forest Essentials’ Bitter Orange and Cinnamon collection of toiletries. F O O D A N D D R I N K A meal at Romano’s, the hotel’s Italian specialty restaurant, was one of the highlights of my stay. The experience started with the bar’s famous mocktail, Passion Fruit Basil Martini – a tangy apple and passion fruit concoction. The freshly prepared burrata cheese to APRIL 2021
BEST FOR Work and event spaces
DON’T MISS Authentic Italian cuisine at Romano’s
PRICE From ₹8,614 ($117) for a week night stay in April
CONTACT +91 22 6882 8888; jwmumbai.com
The views of Victoria Harbour are breathtaking follow was heavenly – soft and creamy and served alongside tomatoes and basil, with a drizzle of olive oil. I then tried the signature home dish, piadina al forno – a grilled flatbread stuffed with peperonata and greens and for my main, risotto al funghi. Hands down, this was one of the best risottos I have eaten in a while. My meal ended with a tiramisu and raspberry sorbet to cleanse my palate after the scrumptious Italian fare. The next morning I ate breakfast at the all-day dining venue
JW Café. There were live cooking stations offering everything from eggs to order, paratha (Indian flatbread) and dosa (rice pancake) to English breakfast dishes. I kept it light and enjoyed a JW signature waffle with maple syrup. I also popped to the JW Café for lunch where I opted for Indian delights like paneer butter masala and naan and also tried a flavoursome vegetable pad Thai. I used a QR code to check out the menu at this venue.
M E E T I N G S The Grand Ballroom is a
stunning option if you need an impressive space to stage your next corporate or social gathering, with capacity for 1,000 guests. There are 12 event rooms in total.
L E I S U R E If you have some spare time
and like to work out, the hotel’s fitness centre is impressive. It allows five people at a time, so I suggest pre-booking a slot when you check in. More sedate options include a dip in the outdoor pool, followed by a snooze on the cabanas, or a trip to the spa.
V E R D I C T A convenient airport hotel with fantastic food, plenty of work space and more than ample leisure facilities. Nisha Shroff
