You’ll need a place to stay while you hunt for your long-term living arrangement, a search which takes most expats at least a couple weeks to a month. Luckily, there is no shortage of hotels or serviced apartments in Mumbai. So whether you are shopping for high-end, luxurious apartments or just basic, economical lodging, you’ll easily find temporary accommodation in Mumbai to suit your needs.
Hotels
For stays of about a month or less, a hotel could be your best bet. Hotels offer comfortable living quarters in convenient locations until you are ready to move in. A suite style room will give you more space, which is key if you have children. Living in a hotel means barely lifting a finger for any chores – cooking, cleaning, laundry, carrying bags, etc. The downside, however, is a lack of privacy. The published rates on websites are sometimes negotiable – try calling ahead to work out a special deal.
Serviced Apartments
For a month or more, consider staying in a furnished serviced apartment. You’ll have more space and privacy, and a kitchen will give you the freedom to prepare your own meals. Some serviced apartments, such as those connected to five star hotels, include cleaning services and access to a pool, gym, spa, and other facilities.
Click on the headings to view the serviced apartment’s website.
Lakeside Chalet Marriott Executive Apartments
- Located in quiet Powai. Close to both the domestic and international airports, but far away from the city center in southern Mumbai.
- Fully equipped kitchen. Internet. Access to two pools, jogging track, tennis court, spa, fitness center.
- Asian, Italian, and Indian restaurants
- Pets allowed.
- Five star service. Expensive.
- Located off the Western Expressway in Santacruz. Easy access to the international and domestic airports and Bandra.
- Roomy one, two, and three bedroom apartments.
- Fully equipped kitchen. Washing machine. Internet. Access to fitness center, spa, outdoor recreation.
- Five restaurants, a bar, a cafe, a gourmet shop, and a shopping plaza.
- Five star service. Expensive.
Taj Wellington Mews Luxury Residences
- Located in Colaba, extremely convenient for dining, shopping, and the business district. Far from the airports.
- Penthouses; one, two, and three bedroom apartments or studio apartments available. Beautiful interiors.
- Fully equipped kitchen, broadband and Wi-fi internet, washing machine and dryer. Access to health club and spa, jogging track, swimming pool.
- Deli for light fare and a bar lounge.
- Five star service. Expensive.
- Locations in Powai, Andheri, Juhu, Bandra, and Worli.
- One and two bedroom apartments. Comfortable, but not glamorous.
- Equipped kitchenettes, Internet, off-site laundry service. On-site cook available.
- About three star service. Affordable.
- Locations in Kurla West and Andheri East. Good access to the airports, medium commute to southern Mumbai.
- Basic yet comfortable apartments.
- Fully equipped kitchen. Housekeeping. Wi-fi Internet. Fitness center. Bilingual concierge.
- No on-site restaurants.
- About three star service. Affordable.
- Locations in both Worli and Bandra. Fairly good access to airports. Worli is about 40 minutues from South Mumbai; Bandra about 50 minutes.
- Suitable and comfortable one, two, and three bedroom apartments.
- Includes Wi-fi Internet, laundry service, room service, on call ayurvedic massage and acupressure treatments, fully furnished kitchenette, fax and phone, printing, and copy services.
- Fully equipped three bedroom in Worli costs 360,000 INR a month; slightly lower for the same in Bandra. Prices are a bit higher than what you’d expect to pay to rent the same apartments.
