Mumbai, IndiaBandra Kurla Complex
Sofitel Mumbai BKC
French-accented business tower
Bandra Kurla Complex Mumbai, India
Opened
2012
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorFrench-accented business tower
A sculptural copper-and-glass staircase anchors the lobby, bringing Parisian Art Nouveau gloss to Mumbai's primary financial district.
What it’s good at
Notable
Miaja Design Group layers sleek French Art Nouveau lines with sculpted Indian geometric motifs.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Wallpaper*.
The cool, stylistically coherent interiors of a place where everything seems quadruply polished — the copper-and-glass staircase, the metallic bar stools, the white and black marble in the bathrooms, and even, it almost seems, the luminescent throw pillows on the beds — work especially well in a city of Mumbai’s dizzying scale.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Corporate headquarters and the Bharat Diamond Bourse surround the hotel, while Bandra's seaside promenade is a short drive away.
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The rooms
Dark hardwood floors lead to monochrome marble bathrooms fitted with deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The open-air swimming pool sits on the recreation deck, with cushioned loungers looking out toward surrounding office towers.
The spa
A crystal mobile hangs above an illuminated marble basin at reception. Private suites host Ayurvedic therapies and hot stone rituals.
The gym and baths
The 24-hour gym looks out through wide windows, and the hydrotherapy area has dry saunas and a circular whirlpool tub.
At the table
Chefs tend open ovens behind copper cookware at Pondichéry Café, and Tuskers runs a dedicated regional vegetarian kitchen.
the Sofitel is a tranquil oasis that belies the chaos of the city outside. Inside, the gleaming exteriors reflect the modern glitziness of Mumbai with a copper and glass staircase and sleek black and white marble bathrooms.
How it began
Opened in 2012 as Sofitel's debut in India, the purpose-built tower was developed by the local Shree Naman Group.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.