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
5 July 2025
A beautiful home from home.
Abode is a beautiful home where everything is taken care of. The environment is so welcoming, from the communal space to your room. All the lovely little touches make such a difference. Eye masks, ear plugs, bath robes and slippers. I didn’t want to leave. The staff are also super friendly and accomodating and speak good English. Nothing is too much trouble. The breakfast is delicious and you’re always greeted with a warm welcome in the morning. They also organise some great tours. I’d recommend the early morning tour - early wake up but you see parts of city life that are gone by 8am!
Nothing - it was a joy.
3 July 2025
A lovely traditional boutique hotel ideally situated with very friendly and helpful staff.
Lovely traditional feel. All the staff were exceptionally friendly and did all they could to help. My room was nice and was comfortable. The breakfast was excellent with freshly made Indian and western options. And lovely touches like a wonderful homemade strawberry jam.The Indian options were explained to me by one of the staff which was helpful in deciding what to try. The hotel is ideally situated being very close to the Gateway to India and many of the popular sights. I would highly recommend this lovely boutique hotel.
Electrics look very old although they presented no problems.
2 July 2025
Very good
Very cool that they give you an indian mobile to use. I also got early checkin. Breakfast is ok. Very friendly personnel, especially that one girl.
It's a bit old and you can see that although it's generally clean, not all spaces, nooks and crannies are being cleaned.
27 June 2025
Perfection
The staff, the design, the decor, the cleanliness and sustainability practises. Everything was 10/10. Mr Nilesh, Mr Ganesh and Ms Ashwini are assets to the company. The lounge on the 4th floor is a luxe cocoon to relax in and the room was very well appointed and comfortable.
Loved everything about the property.
21 June 2025
Mumbai dream stay!
Love how the spirit if mumbai is captured within the hotel.. absolutely beautiful rooms and amazing staff and nothing beats the perfect location
16 June 2025
Amazing, welcoming and prime location.
The location was very prime, everything was walking distance. The rooms were very neat and comfy, plus the staff was very welcoming and friendly, they payed attention to detail for your comfort and we absolutely loved our time there, will definitely recommend this property to everyone!
15 June 2025
Best
The staff was super professional
The room was very compact and a bit not maintained
12 June 2025
Exceptional
Great staff, best location. Walkable to beach, Gateway of India and Colaba street shopping. 10/10 experience.
10 June 2025
Cozy, relaxing and comfortable
Cheerful and helpful staff, the vibe of the place was very good. It's close to all the places you have to visit in the South of Mumbai.
8 June 2025
Fabulous
The hotel is in an excellent location - just behind the gateway of India. The staff is friendly - the breakfast was varied and excellent, being served from 8-10:30. We went for the basic room with shared bathrooms (always clean), no windows, and a large beam through the middle. Lastly, they provide a container of safe drinking water in your room everyday which was a really nice touch. I'd highly suggest staying here.
The large beam was at 5 ft tall so you had to duck under it, but it was very well padded for when I went my head the middle of the night.
29 May 2025
This is what hospitality should look like
Great location, sustainable ethos, total focus on customer satisfaction, excellent breakfast, wonderful quirky property full of objets trouvés, little details like providing an adapter, yoga and meditation access.
No hairdryer
27 May 2025
Exceptional
Amazing rooms - so comfortable, they thought of everything. The bath was the highlight.
Overall staff were incredible, breakfast was absolutely delicious. Really wonderful service all around.
26 May 2025
Was very good and would love to go again
Breakfast was amazing. Staff is very helpful and polite. Services are amazingly quick.
Lower ceiling height and no attached toilet.
23 May 2025
Fantastic location and super quaint hotel and outstanding service
Great location. Quaint design and attention to detail.
Can get a little noisy in the street.
21 May 2025
From the moment I arrived at Abode Bombay, I felt warmly welcomed. The staff went above and beyond, offering genuine hos
Everything
Everything was perfect!
20 May 2025
Fabulous
Staff were friendly and helpful. Nice choice at breakfast Location easy walking to gateway and museums and market Lovely quirky room Good a/c
Noisy (from the road, especially as there were road works happening)
20 May 2025
A little treasured hotel in the best.location
It’s a little treasure hotel with its quirky charm and very friendly staff who are always to help . It’s central and beautifully located . I definitely go back again .
19 May 2025
Great stay. Good service from the staff.
Clean, affordable place in downtown Mumbai.
16 May 2025
Cozy, clean & great vibes
Abode Bombay is a gem located in the heart of the city. So cozy and clean and the staff genuinely go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Subko café right downstairs — easily one of the best places in town to start your day. Love the minimalistic vibe. Would 100% come back.
14 May 2025
Great go to place in town
Great location and the staff are super helpful in getting anything sorted for you . Really good breakfast
No cold drinks eg. Coke available
13 May 2025
Fabulous
Good location, friendly staff, shared toilets were clean and not an issue.
12 May 2025
wonderful stay
the facilities, amenities, asthetics. overall experience was great
the price was bit high i felt
10 May 2025
Great and unique property, perfect location, great staff
Great location. Well done up.
Bathroom too small :)
7 May 2025
A fantastic stay in Mumbai!
I had a fantastic stay at Abode Bombay, I can’t recommend it enough. The room was comfortable, very clean, and I loved all the little touches like eye mask, ear plugs, fresh water in copper jug, lovely toiletries. The breakfast was delicious and the staff were really helpful.
Nothing
7 May 2025
Excellent location, cool vibe
Conveniently located just minutes away from major attractions, amenities, shops, bars and restaurants. Loved the cool style of the hotel. Very clean, and very comfortable beds and linen. Really good breakfast, friendly and attentive staff. Would recommend to anyone visiting Mumbai
Very happy with everything
1 May 2025
Exceptional
The highlight of my stay was undoubtedly the bathtub in the room. Thoughtfully placed beside it was a little jar of bathing salt and dried rose petals, perfect for a relaxing soak. That small gesture transformed an ordinary evening into a calm spa-like experience.
Nothing I can think of.
30 April 2025
Fabulous
Good location, good breakfast and very helpful staff. Would stay there again
Ceiling for me was too low 🙂 I hit my head few times, but I am tall so that might be on me
28 April 2025
Beautiful Stay, would visit again.
The art deco and the retro vibe. The entire building had a lot of character, starting from the staircase to the rooms, the dining area, everything. The staff is extremely courteous and happy to help, very warm ambience. Loved every bit of the stay.
Nothing much to not like. The only thing that I think could be better was the food and dining. The breakfast is lovely but there is no other ordering menu. I understand that's not a problem per se because it's Colaba and food is easily available but maybe a couple of easy signature dishes on a regular dine in or room service menu would be nice.
27 April 2025
Beautiful vintage/modern hotel in Colaba!
The interior design is well though and beautiful. It is a mix of vintage and modern design. The staff is super friendly and responsive to anything you might need. We stayed on a room next to the lobby/break room but it is well insulated that you can't hear anything from the lobby area. The location was perfect for what we wanted to do, the gateway of India is just two blocks away, and there is so much to see around. We had a great stay.
The street outside is lively and busy — it’s Colaba, after all — perfect if you want to be in the heart of the action. While there’s plenty of traffic and noise, it fades into a kind of white noise, and sleeping was surprisingly easy.
25 April 2025
Well located, chic hotel
Abode is in a great location, with a chic restaurant/chill out area and would make a great base to start a trip to India. The breakfast was excellent and great coffees too from the local coffee shop downstairs. The staff were helpful especially with a late night transfer.
It is quite a noisy place to stay - ear plugs were provided which was helpful but it is not really a place to relax during the day if you need to (in your room).
24 April 2025
Exceptional
Excellent location for exploring, great value, friendly staff. Subko coffee in the lobby was a bonus.
24 April 2025
Fabulous
Very very pleasant stay. Ganesh was so incredibly helpful and their breakfast is lovely
21 April 2025
Exceptional
Staff is super helpful and the lobby is a chill space to relax after a day of sightseeing. Location is super convenient, only 5 mins away on foot from the getaway of india, which for me was also the starting point of one of my tours. Would 100% stay again!
A bit of noise at night coming from the street but nothing that earplugs can’t fix!
21 April 2025
Amazing boutique hotel in Bombay
Abode was a truly amazing stuff with the friendly staff! Breakfast everyday was various food from different parts of India, which was great and always the western option! Beds were comfy and location was right in Colaba, close to Taj hotel and Getaway of India. Walking distance to other attractions and shops for jewelry and colaba causeway!
Nothing
20 April 2025
Exceptional
Absolutely beautiful
19 April 2025
Great place, good location, they understand what travellers need.
Great location. All the staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was good. Everywhere was clean.
I was worried about the shared toilets but they were kept very clean.
18 April 2025
Excellent stay at this friendly hotel !
We were warmly welcomed on arrival by Ganesh. He showed us into our room and explained everything to us. We were in a simple room which was very nice, spotlessly clean, really comfortable bed and lovely linen. Nice large shower with great water pressure! Breakfast was delicious with good choices, western and Indian, and served with a smile from the lovely girl whose name I’m sorry I’ve forgotten but she couldn’t have been nicer, despite being harassed by another guest who was obviously just trying to get an upgrade! Our flight out wasn’t until 1.30am so they let us leave our luggage after checkout and were happy for us to relax on their comfy sofas after a tiring days sightseeing until we left for the airport. We did the early morning tour they offered which was great and also had a massage from the school for the blind. Lots of nice things to say about Abode but what we’ll remember most is how friendly and helpful Ganesh and the lovely girl were!
Nothing !
18 April 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic
Everything
18 April 2025
Hidden gem of Bombay!
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great neighborhood! The hotel and rooms are well designed, breakfast in the cafe is great, the staff is incredibly helpful and the location is a short walk away from the main attractions.
Nothing, would highly recommend!
17 April 2025
Love the vibes.
Lovely service and super super cool staff. Supreme location. Comfortable bed and bedding.
Our room faces the road side. So honking noise all day till very late at night. But the hotel provides ear plugs. It helped. Next time I will try to book the room on the other side.
17 April 2025
My business partner and I had a wonderful stay at Abode Bombay. You really can’t get a much better location than this. T
My business partner and I had a wonderful stay at Abode Bombay. You really can’t get a much better location than this. The room was spotless and amenities are all well maintained. Nilesh the manager is very professional. We will certainly be back soon.
16 April 2025
Exceptional
We loved this quirky boutique hotel . It had thought of everything but they were helpful with any queries and questions too. Clean, friendly and we'd love to stay again if ever we visited Mumbai.
15 April 2025
Great location close to restaurants and sight seeing spots. Pleasing decor.
Breakfast great and varied. Would have been good to have gluten free bread available. Loved the chocolate offering in reception! Staff were all very helpful and kind.
I missed having some outside space to relax in.
14 April 2025
Incredible stay, awesome staff
Excellent staff
low ceilings, but they told beforehand about it
12 April 2025
Very helpful staff and excellent coffee.
Very convenient base for S Bombay/Fort.
12 April 2025
Very good
The staff was very helpful and kindly and the hotel is very well located not far from crawford market and a lot of restaurants .
nothing
10 April 2025
Great stay in South Mumbai
Hip boutique hotel in Colaba. Great location close to Gateway of India, museums and the Kala Ghoda area with nice shops and restaurants. The rooms are nicely decorated, spacious and with all the amenities. The breakfast was super tasty and the staff super friendly.
9 April 2025
A peaceful haven amongst the chaos.
The idlis were delicious and we enjoyed exploring Colaba and Kala Ghoda!
9 April 2025
Stayed twice now. Can’t imagine a better place to stay in Mumbai😊
We’ve stayed twice now at Abode Bombay. Can’t imagine a better place to stay in Mumbai. It’s just perfect👏👏👏👏
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
6 July 2025
Fabulous