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
Almudena
22 February 2024
Beautiful hotel in a great central location
Great location in Colaba district, beautiful rooms in an old renovated building and comfortable beds. Staff was very helpful and profesional.
It can get a bit noisy at night since the adjacent road is very busy even at night, luckily they provide earplugs :)
Wojciech
19 February 2024
Great stay in Mumbai
Nice and clean room Helpful staff Great location Delicious breakfast
Ciara
16 February 2024
Amazing!
The staff were super friendly & helpful. Breakfast was gorgeous and the little extra details and touches made it feel homely.
The shared toilet - as it was a little further from my room than I would have liked and didn’t realise this prior. However, they were clean and well kept.
Kevin
16 February 2024
Best place to stay in Mumbai!
The location was perfect. Staff were incredibly helpful.
Low ceilings and beams on 2nd floor took a little getting used to, but were not an issue.
Rosanne
15 February 2024
Fabulous
The breakfast was great, everyday new choices, from Indian dishes to yogurt. I also liked the tours they offered trough the hotel.
Nothing, it was a great start of my stay in Mumbai.
Thomas
12 February 2024
Very good
Enjoyed meditation session the next morning.
Antonius
11 February 2024
Beautiful and kind hotel in Colaba
Actually I was a bit sceptical before my stay at Abode but it overreach my expectations. The hotel is beautiful decorated and the room is cozy. Good breakfast also and nice to meet other travellers. The staff was very helpful. I even had the opportunity to have a shower because I had a late flight. Thank you for the pleasant stay Abode!
The toilet is shared but also clean and there are enough. Actually, it is even better to have a shared toilet than the shower beside the toilet (what is the case in many hotels in India)
Garud
11 February 2024
Amazing!
Really enjoyed the experience! The location is incredible, the staff was very nice and helpful, and the room was spacious and amazing
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Gary
10 February 2024
Incredible in every way
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staff are incredibly helpful in every way. I have travelled the world and I can honestly say this is one of the best hotels I have stayed in.
Yoke
9 February 2024
Great staff, room and guide
Great staff and a beautiful heritage building to be staying at. The bed was so comfy I had a deep restful sleep which helped me ease into my travel in Mumbai. I joined their early morning tour and my guide, Mr Vasu did a great job bringing me to the different spots and sharing about the culture and history of the morning markets. Thank you Abode Bombay for the complimentary upgrade of my room, I had a wonderful stay!
I couldn't find a hairdryer in the room and could not reach the staff. But it's not a big issue.
Claire
9 February 2024
Always great
Second time staying at abode. Very comfortable and welcoming.
Nothing.
Oliver
8 February 2024
Exceptional
Nilesh who was on the front desk was incredibly lovely and helpful
Vanessa
5 February 2024
Decent rooms, reasonable value, outstanding staff.
The staff are lovely, very accommodating, friendly and helpful. They make every effort to help you and do little things like give you indian treats at night to make your experience more enjoyable. The breakfast is reasonable quality with your choice of either continental or indian. The rooms are reasonably clean. Location is reasonable, 10min walk to the Mumbai gateway. Not much else in the area though. Food options are limited to a few good restaurants. Shared toilet facilities are reasonable. There's 3 toilets that are kept in a clean state. I usually dont stay in places with shared facilities but these were fine and not a deal breaker. Rooms are fairly small but you didn't book this place to spend that much time in it did you?
The building is quite old and the bathrooms are particularly dated. They're usable and dont stink, but are very moldy and the water doesn't drain well so you're limited to a short shower or risk overflowing the water into your bedroom.
Diane
5 February 2024
Loved every minute and aspect, will hopefully return
This hotel literally thinks of everything, if you don't have it they will, or will find it The staff could not have been anymore pleasant or helpful. Even had a coffee made for us when leaving at 5am for the airport.
Barrie
4 February 2024
Four nights in Magical Mumbai
The location is really good, room was nice & comfortable. The WiFi was great, breakfast was good too . The staff there are excellent, really helpful with booking trips, even if its not one they offer . If i was in Mumbai again i wouldn't hesitate to stay there.
Nothing
Neuza
3 February 2024
Great location and very confortable stay!
Everything. Great staff, nice room, excellent location, good and varied breakfast.
Nothing.
Nicholas
3 February 2024
Very good
Very convenient location, comfortable and friendly
Ruthbella
2 February 2024
Ten out of ten!
Wonderful! Will stay again.
Ananya
1 February 2024
You get what you pay for.
Stayed at the Abode for 1 night and 2 days. The hotel staff were courteous, resourceful and always on hand. Nilesh was particularly helpful and understanding - making sure our stay was pleasant, and wanted for nothing. The decor is quirky, warm and inviting, and the cozy lobby area makes for a great communal space.
Just be prepared for the distance from the airport.
Jo
28 January 2024
extremely stylish and wonderful hotel
everything. it’s wonderful.
Chase
27 January 2024
Fabulous
lovely place. amazing breakfast
Simon
25 January 2024
Fabulous
Great location, pleasant helpful staff, room met expectations. Breakfast was good.
The beams in the corridor were very low. We were warned about this but I still bashed my head !
Vijay
21 January 2024
Exceptional
Great location and well maintained old building. I am 6' 4" tall and just enjoyed the shortest room I ever stayed
Richard
20 January 2024
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Mumbai.
We stayed in the cheapest room and it was a fantastic experience. The staff, the breakfast, the water pressure, the location location location.
There are low bars and you do have to watch out, but you’ll be fine!
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
Lucy
22 February 2024
Very good