The Oberoi, Mumbai
Traditional luxe in Mumbai



Swish Back Bay plays host to this beauty, which counts itself among India’s largest and most glamorous hotels. From its skylit lobby, with its sparklingly white Thassos marble and statuesque floor-to-ceiling windows, to its well-appointed guest rooms, the atmosphere here is nothing short of regal. The royal treatment continues at its 24-hour spa, offering traditional Ayurvedic treatments, and at its restaurants, which include Vineet Bhatia’s much-praised Ziya.
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