Mumbai is the financial capital and one of the most visited cities in India. The city is renowned for its cosmopolitan crowd, happening nightlife and vibrant culture. The bustling beaches, the warm and welcoming locals and the Hindi film industry, Bollywood, all contribute to making Mumbai one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The city is home to several landmarks like Gateway of India, Victoria Museum, Jehangir Art Gallery and Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Due to steep real estate prices, hotel in Mumbai are expensive compared to other Indian cities. However, travellers willing to do some research can find clean and comfortable budget hotels at good value. Here are the top rated hotels in Mumbai near Colaba that offers a good balance between comfort and budget.
Regent Hotel Colaba
In terms of location, few hotel in Mumbai can surpass the Regent Colaba. The Gateway of India is 5 minutes away, Leopolds Cafe takes a 10 minute walk while the Starbucks cafe is just across the road. This is a premium 3 star property that offers clean and spacious rooms with complimentary breakfast. The staffs are helpful and happy to serve with a smile. The central location of the property allows easy access to all parts of the city via bus and cab. The main shopping hub, Crawford market is around 15 minute drive from the hotel. There is no in-house menu but guests are offered room service menu and a dining area.
Hotel Suba Palace
A popular Mumbai hotel that offers comfortable rooms and complimentary breakfast. The staffs are well trained to deliver an excellent hospitality experience. The property is located in a safe and upscale neighbourhood which makes it perfect for families. Try to book well in advance as the hotel tends to be fully booked throughout the year. There is an in-house restaurant that serves a range of local and continental fares at very reasonable prices. Guests at the hotel can access high-speed wi-fi free of charge.
Sea Palace Hotel
A good budget hotel in Colaba that is located right on the harbour, overlooking the Taj and the Gateway of India. The rooms are small but clean and well maintained. Try to book the rooms in the upper floor with Ocean View as they are better furnished and cleaner. The roof top restaurant/bar is a great place to watch the sunset with a few beers.
Residency Hotel
One of the best rated budget property in Mumbai, Residency Hotel offers clean, spacious and comfortable rooms at great value. The entire hotel staff, from the door men to the room service and the restaurant staff are friendly and very competent. Guests are served complimentary breakfast comprising of north Indian, south Indian and continental fares. Other highlights of the hotel include complimentary wi-fi access and a travel desk that arranges free airport pickup/drop.
Sea Green South Hotel
A budget hotel that offers rooms with beautiful views of the marine drive and the 'Queens Necklace'. The rooms are clean, spacious and very well maintained. There are plenty of restaurants, shopping malls and entertainment hubs in the vicinity of the hotel. This is a fairly old property, however, the friendly staff and the modern amenities more than makes up for the decrepit exteriors. The best part about the hotel is its central location, the Churchgate station is a 5 minute walk while South Mumbai is a 15 minute drive.
Martin Wynn
