Vile Parle East Mumbai, India
Opened
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
TajArt Deco runway palace
Crystal chandeliers and polished stone greet travelers beside the runway, bringing classic Bombay grandeur to a domestic airport stop.
What it’s good at
Notable
A six-story color-changing mirror-inlay atrium mural anchors the gilded Art Deco lobby.
Listed
Regional Malvani coastal curries and street food right beside Mumbai's domestic terminal.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The façade sets a stately tone, blending Art Deco curves and curlicues with stonework of imperial proportions.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Beside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Domestic Terminal 1, off the Western Express Highway in Santacruz East.
The rooms
Rooms set mother-of-pearl furniture against warm amber tones, and soundproofed windows look straight out onto the runway.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The mosaic-tiled pool has hydromassage fountains, and the fitness centre's yoga studio looks straight out over the water.
The spa
Copper foot soaking bowls sit beside twin massage tables, where treatments draw on meditation and traditional Indian body rituals.
At the table
Crystal chandeliers illuminate the morning buffet, and the backlit lounge bar pours cocktails beside a mosaic mural.
How it began
Architect Hafeez Contractor designed the 2016 property, incorporating carved jali fretwork and stonework modeled after South Mumbai's historic landmarks.
Mumbai
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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.