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
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👏👏👏👏
6 April 2025
Calm and serenity in heart of busy Mumbai
Very helpful and friendly staff, great breakfast, super location in Colaba
5 April 2025
Best place to stay if you want a more boutique hotel experience
Feels like a home away from home in Mumbai Great breakfast Staff couldn’t be friendlier or more welcoming
5 April 2025
A perfect and surprisingly calm place to stay right in the center of Mumbai.
Authentic design, great food and charming staff
4 April 2025
This boutique hotel surprised me with its genuine warmth and attentive care
A characterful hotel with incredibly accommodating and helpful staff who arranged airport transfers with a woman driver, checked me in early, provided great coffee and a yoga mat ... the bed was super comfy and came with earplugs (necessary) and eye mask. Well located to walk around Colaba and visit art galleries.
Nothing
3 April 2025
Super stylish and centrally located in the tourist centre.
It’s a very stylish hotel with lots of interesting design detail everywhere you look.
Staying on the first floor is really noisy. Mumbai is one of the noisiest cities for traffic I’ve ever been to so it’s not the hotels fault but double glazing might be an idea. Oh, and a fridge to keep water cold.
3 April 2025
Lovely staff and good location!
Felt like our temporary home during our 3 days in Mumbai. Good location to reach different areas in the city. Very very friendly staff! Very nice breakfast. We also recommend to visit the big museum nearby.
2 April 2025
Comfortable and homely vibes.
It was neat ,clean and quaint
Sharing bathroom is slightly inconvenient.
30 March 2025
Perfect in every way to explore Mumbai from.
Lovely location, great staff who arranged amazing tours for us. Fun, trendy decor, great breakfast. They also offered us complimentary meditation session which was out of this world. Superb stay, I would highly recommend it.
27 March 2025
Great location, perfect getaway place.
Awesome location, loved the architecture and the staff were amazing. Great deal for the money’s worth and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Adobe Bombay. Will recommend it to anyone who wants to stay in the best part of Mumbai and just few steps away from the Gateway of India and the lively Colaba shopping street.
23 March 2025
Fabulous Location and Staff
The staff, location and cleanliness is top level.
Actually it's an old property and there were some fluctuations in my room. Rest it okay
23 March 2025
Exceptional
Amazing place to stay in Mumbai! The location could not be better, a short block from the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Gateway of India. Every detail has been carefully thought out and arranged from the hand drawn neighborhood map, the local cell phone to carry in case you get lost in the city, the beautiful vintage furniture, to the ear plugs— just in case! (We certainly didn’t need them, our room was so quiet and felt a world away from the busy city!) The staff were all incredibly friendly and extremely helpful, including our airport pick up! We felt so comfortable and relaxed with our amazing woman driver. The only thing I didn’t like about our stay is that it wasn’t longer. I hope I get the chance to come back and stay again.
23 March 2025
Highly recommend m! Just a short stroll to the gateway and plenty of great restaurants around.
This place is an absolute hidden gem in the best location! Friendly staff, warm and welcoming, comfortable and clean!!
Loved everything!!
21 March 2025
Amazing place and would definitely come back again here. Homely, friendly and gorgeous breakfast. Staff were so lovely
This hotel is amazing - it is so friendly and helpful and they really care about the welfare and safety of their guests. Nothing was too much trouble for them.
Nothing - a rooftop bar would have been nice to chill out but it wasn’t wrong it just wasn’t available
17 March 2025
Little oasis of civility in downtown Mumbai
Central and modern
Nothing
17 March 2025
Cute little Bed& Breakfast in very good location!
Very comfortable and cute Bed& Breakfast with really good, but small breakfast selection! The location is directly in Colaba and very central to start any tourism from there
Its a little noisy- so if you are a light sleeper bring earplugs! Otherwise nothing to complain about.
15 March 2025
Comfortable and welcoming stay
Very welcoming stay, rooms were clean and comfortable. Breakfast was small, but tasty! And good coffee and pastries.
The area is very conveniently located, but be aware as it is a very touristy part
13 March 2025
Looking forward to my next stay
Have stayed before and the standard has been maintained. Absolutely fantastic breakfast and very efficient and friendly staff 10 out of 10
Hot water at the sink in the bathroom Not easy to shave with cold water
12 March 2025
Above expectations
Everything was amazing, from the charming colonial style and homy atmosphere. Ashauani was very helpful with my dietary needs and time table. The massage by Amadi was absolutely amazing. And all the guest were very friendly and smily. This boutique hotel creates a welcoming and safe space in this busy Bombay. I highly recommend.
8 March 2025
Homely, quirky stay in a prime location with top staff!
All of the staff were outstanding, attentive and nothing was too much trouble, as we navigated the last few days of our Indian adventure. We stayed on the 4th floor in a lovely spacious room. Please be aware that this is a heritage property and therefore there is only single glazed windows, so be prepared to bring ear plugs, as Mumbai city horns never stop! Room was comfortable, spotless and the hotel provides a really fresh approach to sustainability and supporting locals, which we loved. Such a memorable stay and thank you to the entire team for dealing with all our requests for help, with a smile!
We loved the cafe on 1st floor - our only feedback was it would be great if it opened before 10.30-11am for the barista coffees (as these were amazing and it would have been nice to enjoy these over breakfast), but we appreciated the option for filter coffee instead. Having some sandwiches or light bites available at the cafe would also be very welcomed. We appreciate this is an independently run business.
7 March 2025
If you’re after a trendy hotel in a great location then it’s perfect but fell short in some areas
Great location in Colaba very close to the Gateway of India. Very modern vibe. Staff were lovely and helpful .. providing a packed breakfast when we were checking out early. Rooms were nicely decorated.
It was full when we stayed and the reception area felt crowded with people/cases. Our room was just off reception and overlooking the street so it was noisy but to be expected so not a real issue. Bathroom was tiny… hardly any room to move. The blinds where the rollaway bed was were quite dirty and not what I would have expected for the price.
6 March 2025
It was a lovely boutique hotel with nice and cozy vibes and great attention to detail. The decorations and interior had
The staff was very attentive and kind. Fantastic location.
The bathroom becomes really wet due to lack of divider.
2 March 2025
Very good
Breakfast was very good.
The aircondition makes a lot of noise.
1 March 2025
Lovely calm place to stay amidst the bustle of the city very characterful
Heritage style and location
Nothing
28 February 2025
Fabulous
Really helpful staff!
28 February 2025
Exceptional
Wonderful team, beautiful hotel and delicious breakfast. Highly recommend! Fantastic location as well for exploring Mumbai. Huge thanks again to the team for the surprise upgrade - really made our trip extra special.
26 February 2025
Really cool and quirky property! Great place. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff.
The location, the deco, the people.
Bathroom sink was not clean
25 February 2025
Exceptional
Beautiful designed elegant colonial style and great staff
18 February 2025
Nice hotel in a great location. Highly recommend.
Good location, nice breakfast
It was really damp.
17 February 2025
Always kind, Always great, Abode is more than a hotel, it is a home away from home
Abode is my go-to for stays in Colaba and Mumbai--it is so popular however that is always difficult to get a reservation! Every member of the staff is exceptionally kind and the location cant be beat. I have now stayed in a variety of rooms at Abode and each is excellent depending on your budget. The breakfast is super--and perhaps more importantly, the coffee is THE go-to coffee to have in Colaba.
12 February 2025
Abode is home away from home for me, there is no other place I would wish to stay.
There is no other place I would like to stay while in Mumbai. I have been returning to Abode since my first stay more than 5 years ago. The staff is outstandly kind and helpful, the place is tastefuly decorated, the beds are ever so comfortable, and the location is perfect. Abode is home away from home to me. Thank you to all the team for your heart warming welcome always.
There is nothing I don't lile at Abode.
10 February 2025
A wonderful and comfortable stay
Very good area in Colaba and the hotel gave great recommendations and even a drawn map! We loved the breakfast and the staff were always helpful at answering questions. The room was beautiful and natural.
3 February 2025
Fantastic boutique hotel, prime location and great value
- Very helpful and welcoming staff - Location is great. Walking distance to a lot of sights. As soon as you step out you are right in the thick of it but felt quiet enough at night - Well-designed rooms with lots of neat touches - Authentic decor, felt unique - Great breakfast - Excellent coffee and lounge area - Flexible on letting us leave luggage until a late night departure after we had checked out
Nothing comes to mind. Our taxi transfer from the airport was on the smaller side, so if you have lots of luggage and are booking then worth flagging that in advance.
1 February 2025
Friendly heritage hotel
Lovely friendly place. Welcoming staff. Will definitely stay next time.
31 January 2025
Exceptional
It's a wonderful address to be taken care of in the heart of old Mumbai. The service and the facilities are outstanding. The staff is very professional and makes you feel right at home. It's quite simply the best place to stay in Mumbai.
22 January 2025
I had a wonderful time!
The property was located in a great neighborhood. The staff were thoughtful and provided great recommendations for things to do in the city. The common area was a great spot to hang out, sip coffee, and enjoy breakfast. I would recommend this hotel to anyone traveling in Mumbai.
21 January 2025
Fantastic place in a great location.
We loved staying at the Abode - a fun, affordable hotel in a fantastic location, just behind the gate of India. The breakfast area is a great place to hang out - and the breakfast was excellent. The staff could not have been kinder and more helpful. And it's great value.
The ceilings in the bedroom area are very low - though the hotel warned us of this after we booked, and the beams are padded, so though I sometimes hit them with my head, it was never a problem.
20 January 2025
incredible!
clean rooms and really really good breakfast. lovely staff, great location and walking distance to loads of great restaurants, bars, galleries, museums. would definitely stay again - wish we had longer!
20 January 2025
Beautiful experience and a great value at a lovely boutique hotel
This is a lovely boutique hotel. I was surprised to find that the cheap, low ceiling room that I booked because I was in a bind was actually perfectly lovely, had a window and amazing service. It doesn't look like much from the pictures, but it's a great value in a hotel with lots of amenities.
20 January 2025
comfortable worry free stay
the rooms are cozy and cute. the staff is very approachable and friendly
the price could be a little less
19 January 2025
Fabulous
Fabulous location. breakfast was exceptional. Staff so helpful. Hotel doesn't look great from outside but honestly the inside is amazing!!!
16 January 2025
Highly recommend and will be coming back
This place has a really great vibe and design. Nothing is a problem which is a massive PLUS. The team is super helpful and they do their best to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Staff gives their guests a lot of attention. I know that some people prefer to stay low key and do not get approached this often. It wasn’t the case for me but an observation I thought could be useful to share.
10 January 2025
Fabulous
Very friendly and helpful staff. Great Location. Loved the breakfast!
5 January 2025
Feels like a Dishoom hotel. So good!
It’s a beautiful place, would definitely recommend!
It felt really chill and the staff were super welcoming!
4 January 2025
Nice experience
The service of the hotel
The space of the room is a little bit small for a man
2 January 2025
Fabulous
Incredibly attentive staff, delicious and varied breakfast (local and continental), clean, beautiful room and common area
The low ceilings and even lower metal bars across rooms and hallways were quite uncomfortable being a tall person.
1 January 2025
Exceptional
Amazing staff, great central location and very stylish and detail-oriented interior. We felt at home and super welcomed at this place.
1 January 2025
Fabulous
the hotel is very nice and clean. the staff was friendly. they helped us a lot in arranging an early transport to the airport and having a small breakfast before time.
29 December 2024
Exceptional
Everything. Comfortable, stylish, friendly and central
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
9 April 2025
A peaceful haven amongst the chaos.