Abode Bombay Hotel, Mumbai
Expert reviews
“Abode Bombay is a quirky hotel up the road from the Gateway of India, with 20 chic rooms with lots of Old World charm (but modern conveniences too: guests are loaned local cellphones to use during their stay). The delicious breakfast buffet features local favorites — spinach pakoras, pav bhaji, corn poha — along with made-to-order masala omelettes and egg bhurji.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Mumbai.
“A terrific 20-room boutique hotel, stylishly designed with colonial-style and art deco furniture, reclaimed teak flooring and original artwork; the luxury rooms have glorious free-standing bath tubs.”
“The only boutique-style option in Mumbai, Abode, is located in the heart of Colaba, within strolling distance of the city’s historic sites and great restaurants. Manned by a small team who know you by name, this feels like a real home in the fabulous chaos of India’s most vibrant city.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
In Mumbai, a city where everything is done big, big, and bigger, finding a quaint, small boutique hotel like the Abode Bombay Hotel is a rare and amazing find. Words like cool, funky, and unique are often used to describe the property. In India, these are not usual terms used in association with hotels and that alone entices visitors for a slice of the unusual in such a grand city.
The stylish and individualism in the hotel’s décor and the atmosphere are truly welcoming, especially since accommodation is easy on the wallet while being amazingly located. The hotel is in the heart of Colaba, a small historic tourist hub in Mumbai. It is an easy, relaxing walk to key attractions like Shoppers Stop, Gilbert Hill, Mount Carmel Church, Powai Lake and Andheri Sports Complex.
The rooms are immaculately kept with features like comfy bedding, ceiling fan and an attached bathroom with a shower. Many great local art pieces can be found lining the walls as the hotel is a great supports of local designers and craftsmen. Hotel amenities include a full-service spa, restaurant, laundry facilities and free WiFi. Kids of all ages are welcomed in the informal atmosphere so this is great vacationing accommodations of the whole family to enjoy the best that India has to offer.
Hotel Details
— 20 rooms
— Built in 2017
— Contemporary style
Hotel Features
— Air conditioning
— Airport shuttle
— 24-hour front desk
— Concierge service
— Tours and tickets assistance
— Wellness and spa center
— Public parking
— Private check in and check out
— Room service
— Tour desk
— Free WiFi
— Laundry and dry cleaning services
— Currency exchange
— Library
— Family friendly
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
Address
First Floor, Lansdowne House, M.B. Marg (near Regal Cinema), Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
27 November 2024
Pleasantly surprised in such a busy area to have both style comfort friendly staff and a lovely breakfast each morning.
aesthetically lovely, location, friendly, helpful staff - happy to be a guest
I loved the hotel, Mumbai a busy sleepless city so being in 1st level at front can be noisy but I was aware of this prior and they supply masks and earplugs - I still slept well and the location makes up for it ..
26 November 2024
A gem in Colaba serving up gourmet breakfast and quality coffee!
Abobe Mumbai is a (not so hidden) gem in Colaba! What excellent location - close to the galleries and other sights in the area! Cleanliness was on point and the sheets were actually white and crisp! The real treat was the gourmet breakfast served on enamelware.
Too expensive! Although the property might justify room rates given the location. Return guest discounts and Subko coffee vouchers would be great!
25 November 2024
Nice boutique hotel in central area!
This is a very nice boutique hotel. The staff are extremely nice and helpful. It is located very close to the Gateway India and Taj Palace. Our room was a bit dated, but it was a good value for the location. The breakfast was also nice!
20 November 2024
Exceptional
Lovely room
19 November 2024
Adobe Bombay is a charming hotel with friendly staff and a great free breakfast!
Great location and breakfast. Friendly staff.
15 November 2024
Exceptional
Staff were amazing and so nice
13 November 2024
Very pleasant and recommendable stay
Beatiful lobby, very nice location in walking distance to the Gateway of India and other sights, helpful and kind staff, nice breakfast, very clean room (cleaned daily)
Ceiling in room was quite low and can be a challenge for tall people, no window in room that could be opened which made it difficult to get rid of humidity (e.g. after taking a shower)
10 November 2024
Wonderful stay in Mumbai
Room very clean, water always available, great breakfast, perfect location in town. Shared toilette without complaints
8 November 2024
Must book!
The cafe at entrance. The fourth floor co working space and the rooms.
Everything was amazing
5 November 2024
Boutique hotel in a great location
Fantastic location. Comfortable room. Helpful staff.
Breakfast options were limited but very tasty. Bathroom was very small and could do with a refurb- what appeared to be black mold in parts of the shower area.
4 November 2024
Spectaculair!
We loved our stay! Location was incredible, breakfast was perfect. Staff was very nice and helpful. We would definitely recommend.
The only small area of improvement would be the humidity in the rooms, because the shower is in the room and in our room there were no windows.
3 November 2024
Brilliant hotel in a superb location
Great staff, super location, fabulous breakfast. The hotel is a few minutes walk from the Gateway of India and the Taj hotel. The location is in a very safe area with lots of bars and restaurants very close by. The staff are extremely helpful and welcoming, the room was great (we had a room with en-suite shower facilities and a separate shared toilet - the toilet was fine - there was 3 cubicles which were always clean with fresh hand towels). The shared area is a lovely spot to relax, have a coffee or read a newspaper. The staff decorated the hotel and entrance beautifully for Diwali.
Nothing
1 November 2024
Exceptional
Amazing stay at the Abode Bombay. The place is beautiful and well situated to visit South Bombay. We liked the Ayurvedic massage.
28 October 2024
Absolutely amazing place. Very calm in a busy place. Location is excellent and the staff! Well they couldn’t have done m
Staff exceptionally friendly! Very cosy place and love the atmosphere created
Shared toilet
23 October 2024
Exceptional
Amazing as usual. Comfort, cozy, aesthetically rich, humble
23 October 2024
Most comforting Bombay amidst busy Bombay
Brilliant Brilliant Brillinat Abode Bombay is homely, cozy, beautiful Sadhana, Ganesh, Nilesh, and other team… all are humble. Subko - cherry on the cake.
22 October 2024
Artistic Abode with aesthetics of 19th century Bombay
Superior room with bathtub was so good and aesthetic.Every detail was taken care of..the reading lamp n books next to bathtub,the supercomfy bed with earpods n eyecover to shield from sound n lights..the furniture, bedlinen, window blinds complimented the historic architecture,the bath products were great..
No coffee in the room
20 October 2024
Very good
Location
Shared bathroom
18 October 2024
Cannot recommend this hotel enough. Nobert and Nilesh and all of the staff were attentive, kind and caring and so helpfu
It felt like a calming tranquil oasis amongst the busy Mumbai. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful and the decor of the hotel was beautiful. We were welcomed with a complimentary drink, I got a delicious Chai.
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12 October 2024
Best location for new arrivals
The service is amazing. If you have the budget go for the single room with toilet.
Nothing.
12 October 2024
We enjoyed our stay. Very eclectic place with helpful and friendly staff. Access to newspapers, books, place to gather a
Great staff. Loved their breakfast variety. Excellent location.
Everything was good
8 October 2024
We were especially satisfied about the service. Receptionists supporting also with special wishes, breakfast was as we’l
Very cozy, lovely design with a lot of details especially in the big entry room/dining room
windows- as always in India could be cleaner 😅
8 October 2024
It was a delight staying at Abode. Will definitely want to stay again.
Squeaky clean and centrally located. It is located in the heart of Colaba! The Gateway and and Taj Mahal Palace are within a walking distance. The streets around the stay are packed with great restaurants so you don’t have to worry about where to eat at all!
Nothing. Everything was absolutely perfect, from the location to the staff.
7 October 2024
Fabulous
A beautiful oasis within the chaos that is India. The staff is amazing and we felt at home here.
It was a little noisy with the wrong people living in rooms close to you. When other guests are respectful and quiet in the night, it is actually quite calm and nice. I would recommend some guidelines for guests for solving this issue.
3 October 2024
Fabulous
The place, the staff everyone was amazing. I had a wonderful stay. Ashwini and other staff members were very nice and supportive. Keep up the good work.
3 October 2024
Very good
Front desk staff were not very cooperative when I ask to Check out 1 hour after noon. It took him 2 sec to replay that it was not possible even thought the hotel was half empty. Being a recurrent customer, I don’t appreciate such a lack of empathy. I was waiting in the cafeteria 5 hours as I had a late flight, and during that time I just saw 1 person checking in. Not impressed by this customer service!
2 October 2024
The best hotel stay of my trip to India
The hotel was beautiful, the staff was amazing and the breakfast was excellent. My train was late arriving so I was a bit worried about checking in after midnight, but it was no problem, the staff was welcoming and I was given an upgraded room! Couldn't have been happier!
Loved everything
1 October 2024
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, Abode provides a calming environment.
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, Abode provides a calming environment. It is close to the Gateway of India, Taj Palace, and if youre a reader, the famous Leopold Cafe (a frequented place in Shantaram). Speaking of reading, the common area has a vast selection of good reads. Picture yourself in Legends & Lattes (It's that cozy and magical). The staff was very friendly and professional. The room and common area were clean. The little touches were very unique. Sleeping masks, ear plugs, slippers and turn down snacks were provided. The towels and bedding were of superior quality. The shampoo, lotion, hand wash etc., smelled amazing. There were no power issues and internet speed was great. I would also like to note that I stayed here two days after a major surgery. The staff made sure that I had everything I needed (including an extra bed for my sister). The charm, cleanliness, friendliness and professionalism of the staff; the location, -it just cant be beat. Far surpassed my expectations.
30 September 2024
Loved the place! My new favourite place to stay in south Mumbai now!
Loved the location. Also the staff was friendly and helpful. Smooth check in and check out too. The room was nice!
The bed linens were a bit stained.
27 September 2024
Restful
Quaint boutique hotel. Staff exceptional.
No view.
26 September 2024
Stay at Abode Bombay for an exceptional experience
Clean and spacious suite located right next to Gateway of India. Makes it easy to travel on foot to most attractions. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
24 September 2024
It was really lovely, and exceeded my expectations in almost every way.
The location was perfect. While it was tucked away down a back street, it was a stone’s throw about from Leopold Cafe, the Regal Cinema and The Gateway of India. The breakfast was also lovely - a mix of fresh fruits, Indian, and continental foods available.
23 September 2024
Highly recommended hotel in Mumbai
Amazing design. Perfect place where to stay in Colaba. Super clean and elegant. The staff did whatever possible to accommodate our needs. Great breakfast! A special thanks to Husna (from the taxi company that supports female drivers, in partnership with Adobe). She was very professional and kind!
23 September 2024
Gorgeous boutique hotel ticked every box, made our trip to Mumbai!
The property was beautiful, an amazing introduction to India! Ashwini welcomed us and was so warm and attentive. Our room was super clean and the food was amazing! They had massages by blind people they worked with through a charity, yoga, and a beautiful area to work or study in upstairs. They were extremely accommodating when we asked to leave our bags and use the work area after we checked out. The location was fantastic if you want to be in amongst it!
The drain of the shower in our room was a bit smelly and we had shared toilets.
23 September 2024
The most romantic hotel in Bombay's Colaba area. Highly recommended.
Staff, interior design, and breakfast was all sublime; and right in the best part of Bombay.
No complaints
23 September 2024
Perfect hotel in a fantastic location, super friendly and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Location of hotel, standard of rooms and attentiveness of the staff all amazing. Wonderful hotel. Cant wait to go back. It was my first time in India and the staff arranged local tours for me during my stay, great value and wonderful friendly and knowledgable guides who all looked after me very well. Harsh, Vasu and Rajat were all fantastic as was Husna who collected me from the airport. Thank you!
16 September 2024
Exceptional
I love every rooms that I had stay
Parking area not that comfortable to park. Pay and park is fine but have to pay extra for nonsense reason. If you can provide someone who can look after this will be better. Like pay direct to Abode then you guys can adjust something
16 September 2024
Better than expected
Beautiful, modern accommodation It has everything we need like at home. Excellent staff team I will come back and stay here again if I come to Mumbai.
There's nothing I don't like.
15 September 2024
I enjoyed my stay!
I really enjoyed my stay at Abode Bombay. The staff was so friendly and ready to help. The hotel itself and the room in particular was clean, nice decorated with really good bed. The location s great close to the Indian Gate, Museums and surrounded by restaurants!
Nothing to add.
12 September 2024
Gentle Staffs
Near Gateway of india.Nice staffs.Cleanness.
10 September 2024
My stay was comfortable and cozy
It was clean
The shared washrooms and the simple rooms just cost too much
9 September 2024
Exceptional
The stay at Adode was wonderful. Courteous staff, amazing collaborations and programs. The whole establishment is refresher for the soul! Loved the breakfast.
8 September 2024
The perfect place
First of all the staff, from Nobert, Nileesh, Sadhana, and Ganesh to everyone in their team, even our driver Husna was attentive and friendly and turned out to be some great people. Secondly, we ended up booking the place for multiple dates and extended dates all was taken care of in time and very smoothly. We did not expect the location to be bang on the centre for the things we wanted to do. From museums to galleries and shops, we managed to walk to almost every area we wanted to go and see. From the breakfast to all the amenities provided was exceptional and we even ended up trying a few of their guided tours as well. (do recommend the Elephanta caves, temple and early morning tours) Amex is not accepted so keep other cards in hand, sometimes you might be bothered as the reception level rooms get outside noises seep into the rooms. Either way, highly recommend this hotel!
4 September 2024
Very good
Look, this is not a 'hotel review'. I am an old-timer Bombayite. I don't live in the city any more but visit every now and then. Abode is in that part of Bombay where memories go back over a century. The building is a historic one, and so is nearly every structure within a couple of kilometres. What we look for, when we're back in the city, is some of the laidback but tasteful style and ambience to which we were accustomed in the 80s. Issa Sham is just the man, and has just the eye, to have put that together in Abode Colaba.
2 September 2024
Very deserved appreciation!
Liked everything! Rooms were clean, big enough and nicely decorated. Dining/Lobby area was beautiful. Do not forget to have a Mug of black coffee, it really taste good! Mr Nilesh was so helpful. We were reaching mumbai few hrs before chekin time and we asked Mr Nilesh in advance about possibility of early checkin. We were given room 3 hrs before actual checkin time. We are so much thankful to him. Hotel staff helped us on everything. Breakfast was really good, we enjoyed a lot. Hotel is located just near Gateway of India and Taj Hotel. Do not forgot to shop at coloba causeway market running 1-2 kilometer just starting from the nearby of Abode Bombay. Negotiate well with sellers, most of the time 1/3 to 1/4th of the price they sell at.
There is nothing we disliked.
29 August 2024
Location and Heritage feel
Amazing location
Entrance can be better
28 August 2024
Very good
It was overall good stay, the staff was so attentive my sister had bad poisoning before coming and they went for the medication and give what we needed, the rooms are cute, but the basic ones do not have window, that is the only minus in the hotel
27 August 2024
Classy, authentic, boutique hotel
Its a quaint boutique hotel at a very prime location.. all foreign tourists. The staff is very courteous and even gave us a room upgrade! Special mention ms. sadhana:)
27 August 2024
Excellent, comfortable hotel in great location
The staff were wonderful, breakfast was nice, I found the bed very comfortable, the pillows were great. Great location. I had an issue with my visa to India so had to cancel, but then the issue was resolved the next day and I was able to come. The staff were cery accommodating in reversing the cancellation and letting me stay.
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Private check-in/check-out
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
28 November 2024
great
really friendly and helpful staff. the hotel is so cute and the breakfast is nice. i like that they can help you with exchanging currency at a good rate. close to everything.