Bombay/Western Suburbs
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This district consists of the Bandra, Khar, Santa cruz, Juhu, Vile Parle, Andheri and Powai suburbs of Bombay. The boundaries that this article draws for the Western Suburbs are somewhat artificial. Most people would include the suburbs of Northwest Bombay among the Western Suburbs, but that would cover too big a region. Moreover, Powai is between the Central and Western suburbs and would normally not be included in either. But it is included here as it has to be incuded somewhere.
These are some of the oldest suburbs of the city. In particular, Bandra has existed as a separate town almost as long as Bombay. The region started its history as a bunch of fishing villages. Then it became home to a Christian population which set up its churches, orphanages and monasteries. It later turned into a place where Bombay's beautiful people live, a status that it holds to this day.
Bombay's only river, the Mithi, flows through this area, but unfortunately it is no more than a sewage line. In the 80s, a well-intentioned attempt to set up a new downtown away from Nariman Point resulted in the establishment of the Bandra-Kurla complex. This is a nice-looking place, but it was built by filling up the mouth of the Mithi river. This is said to have worsened the impact of the worst flood in the city's history which it suffered on 26 July 2005.
Bombay's airport is located in this district. Most of its poshest hotels are located here. Many software and BPO companies have their centres in and around SEEPZ, Andheri. It also contains the Juhu beach, whose fame is not matched by its cleanliness.
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This is a very expensive area and it is a tough job to get good budget hotels, especially anywhere close to the airport. If you can, you are well advised to choose a hotel farther away to avoid paying through your nose.
Budget
- Midland Hotel, Jawaharlal Nehru Road - Santacruz (East), Mumbai (5 minutes drive from the domestic airport and a 10 minutes drive from the international airport), +91 22 2611 0414, +91 22 2611 0413 (reservations@hotelmidland.com, fax:+91 22 2613 2411) [1] Free airport pickup and drop available, Complimentary American Breakfast. $87 - $97 (Rs.4000-Rs.4400. Rates inclusive of tax.)
- Best Western The Emerald, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, 400049, +91 22 2661 1150, +91 22 5695 4850 (fax: +91 22 2660 3475) [2] Twenty minute drive from the airport, near Juhu beach. $100 onwards (Rs.4,500)
- Kohinoor Continental, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400059 +91 22 2404 2211 (kohinoorconti@nivalink.com) [3] $110 onwards (Rs.5,000)
- Tunga International, B- 11 M.I.D.C, Central Road, Opp Mahakali Caves Road Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 093 91 22 5692 1212, 91 22 2836 6010
- Tunga Paradise, B-11, M.I.D.C. Central Road Andheri(East) Mumbai-400 093 91 22 2821 7272
- Hotel Airlines International, Yoga Institute Road, Prabhat colony, Santa Cruz(East) Mumbai, 400055 (five minutes from the domestic airport and fifteen minutes from International Airport.) 91 22 2610 0741, 91 22 2614 9562 $48 - $72(Rs.2,200 - Rs. 3,200)
Mid-range
- Ramada Plaza Palm, Juhu Beach, Mumbai +91 22 2611 2323 (fax:+91 22 2611 3682)[4] Complimentary Buffet breakfast. $125 - $140 (Rs.7,425-Rs.14,625 )
- Le Royal Meridien, Ascot Centre, Sahar Airport Road, Mumbai 400 059 (1 km from airport. 5 minute drive.) +91 22 2838 0000 (fax:+91 22 2838 0101 Additional contact details[5]. ) [6] $165 - $325 (Rs.7,425-Rs.14,625 )
- Orchid, Nehru Road, Vile Parle East, Mumbai - 400 099(Adjacent to Domestic Airport), 91 22 2616 4040 (samohmu@orchidhotel.com, fax: +91 22 2616 4141) [7] An Ecotel Hotel is Asia's first certified eco-friendly five-star hotel. Located bang next to the domestic airport. $160 - $435 (Rs.7,000-Rs.16,500)
- Lotus Suites, Andheri Kurla Road, International Airport Zone, Andheri (E), Mumbai 400 059 91 22 2616 4040 (info@lotussuites.com, fax: +91 22 2827 0345) [8] $95 - $105 (Rs.4,000-Rs.5,500)
- Rodas Boutique Hotel, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076 91 22 5693 6969(info@rodashotel.com, fax: +91 22 5693 6979) [9]
- Holiday Inn, Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach Mumbai, 400049, +91 22 5693 4444 (reserve@holidayinnbombay.com fax: +91 22 5693 3100) [10] Twenty minute drive from the airport, near Juhu beach. $170 - $230 (Rs.7,650-Rs.10,350)
- Sun N Sand Hotel Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400049
- Hotel Bawa International, Nehru Road Extn., Behind Centaur Hotel, Near Domestic Airport, VileParle (E), Mumbai 400 057. Though this is very close to the Airport, avoid this hotel. In December 2005, a South African woman was drugged by lacing her drink with a narcotic and raped. There is a strong suspicion that the owner was involved.
Splurge
- The Leela Kempinski, Sahar, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400059 (1.5 km from international airport), 91 22 5692 8888 (reservations@theleela.com, fax: +91 22 5693 4455, +91 22 5691 1452. Additional contact details[11].) [12] If you have the money, this is the hotel to stay in. Awarded the best hotel for the International Traveller in the country in 1997-1998. $195 - $205 (Rs.8775-Rs.9225.00)
- Marriott Executive Apartments Lakeside Chalet, (also Renaissance Hotel and Convention Centre) 2&3b near Chinmayanand Ashram Mumbai, 400 087, +91 22 2611 0414, +91 22 2611 0413 (fax: 91 22 5692 8899, US/Canada tollfree number: 1-800-HOTELS-1) [13] Nice view of the Powai lake. $200-$400 (Rs.9,000 - Rs.18,000 )
- JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai, Juhu Tara Road Mumbai, 400 049, +91 22 5693 3000 (fax: +91 22 5693 3100, US/Canada tollfree number: 1-800-228-9290) [14] Twenty minute drive from the airport, near Juhu beach, offers a great view of the Arabian sea. $200 - $500 (Rs.9,000-Rs.22,500 )
- ITC Grand Maratha Sheraton & Towers, Sahar, Mumbai, 400099, +91 22 5654 5454 (mail@welcomgroup.com, fax:+91 22 5651 7171) [15] One of the poshest hotels in the city. Close to the business districts of north and central Mumbai. $180 - $700 (Rs.8,100-Rs.31,500 )
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