Abode Bombay

City
Culture
Wellness
Foodies
Yoga & meditation

A unique and welcoming heritage stay in the buzzing Colaba area of Mumbai

Abode Bombay is a friendly, boutique hotel offering a hip, unique stay in a restored heritage building in the heart of Mumbai's Colaba district. Once home to an influential colonial figure, the building has been thoughtfully redesigned with a chic and quirky sensibility.

Each of the 25 rooms features art-deco tiles, salvaged teak wood flooring, and vintage furniture, alongside original artworks by local artists and handcrafted products from social enterprises. Silk cushions made from old saris and organic linens add to the charm. The hotel’s café, library, and spa continue this ethos, with locally sourced produce and wellness services provided by blind therapists.

Located just 100 metres from the Gateway of India and next door to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Abode is the perfect base for exploring the city. Colaba Causeway starts at the front door, and the hotel can arrange a highly-rated early morning market tour for a glimpse into the city's supply chain before it fully wakes.

Sustainability

How this escape gives back

Climate & conservation

Sustainable building design using salvaged teak and high thermal-mass tiles to reduce heat.
Advanced air conditioners are used to emit fewer pollutants.
Plastic use is limited by providing reverse osmosis water - refreshed daily.
Earth-friendly and chemical-free cleaning products and toiletries are used.
Used guest soaps are recycled by social enterprise Sundara.
The café sources local and organic produce.

Community & culture

Employs massage therapists from the Victoria Medical School for the Blind.
Supports underprivileged women - including single mothers, through its female-driver car service.
Community-run city tours are offered - including a popular early morning market tour.
Hotel décor and shop feature works by local artists and products from local NGOs and craftspeople.

Commercial

Actively pursues a sustainable procurement policy along the supply chain.
Reinvests profits back into local community projects and environmental initiatives.
Partners with and provides a platform for local social enterprises to sell their goods.

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3)
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8)
Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10)
Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11)
Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)

Details

PRICE BRACKET: £
Type of property: Boutique hotel
No. of rooms: Small (≤25 rooms)
Max guests per room: Up to 4 guests
Facilities: Spa · Restaurant · Wi-Fi
Activities: Cultural tours · Yoga · City tours
Setting: Urban

Best time to visit

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Cool, dry season from October to February is most comfortable for sightseeing

Kids

Children of all ages welcome; informal, friendly atmosphere but no outside space for children to run around

Accessibility

Heritage building; some rooms accessible by lift but upper floors in parts are stairs only, and basic rooms have low beams and no windows

Location

Mumbai, India

£pp / night Visit website

Guide price · £ <£100 · ££ £100–300 · £££ £300–800 · ££££ £800+ pp / night