Situated in one of Mumbai’s posh areas, The Shalimar Hotel is a 4-star hotel with unique theme rooms, salon, spa and fitness centre. You can choose from rooms classified into ‘Zen’, ‘Smart’, ‘Comfort’ and ‘Lifestyle’ all of which come with high speed Internet access, a fully stocked mini bar, weighing scale, shaving mirror and luxury bathroom amenities. If you’re going for a solo staycation, Zen rooms would be ideal as they are designed for an individual traveller. The Smart rooms are designed in hues of purple and rose while the Comfort rooms come with the option of a king or twin bed. For a more luxurious experience, opt for one of the Lifestyle rooms, namely The Boston Room, New York, Bamboo Grove, Marrakesh, Greece, Rajputana and The Malabar Room. Each Lifestyle suite has been furnished with an avant-garde living room and bedroom.

A staycation here is ideal for stress-free exploration of Malabar Hill’s Hanging Gardens, Walkeshwar Temple and Banganga Tank. The Shalimar Hotel’s restaurant Gulmarg is a favourite with locals for its long-standing reputation for excellent Indian, Chinese and Continental cuisine. The Bakerie features a variety of fresh breads baked in the hotel’s ovens, apart from pastries, puffs, cakes, savouries and beverages. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar and small bites at The Sandwich Bar. The in-house spa, The Serene Room, offers perfect relaxation with treatments like rejuvenating Swedish therapy and relaxing aroma therapy. Although over five decades old, the hotel keeps reinventing itself with regards to décor and amenities.