The Residency Hotel Fort is our budget pick, and it has a great location in the Fort district, the old commercial heart of South Mumbai. The hotel sits at the corner of D. N. Road and Rustom Sidhwa Marg, within reach of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the museum quarter, Crawford Market and the Victorian streets of Fort. Rooms are simple and functional, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a refrigerator, a tea and coffee maker, blackout drapes and free bottled water. There is a restaurant and cafe called Spice Lounge, free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, laundry and a concierge for tours and tickets. It is not a luxury stay, but it is clean, central and sensible value for travellers who plan to be out all day.
Location and getting around
Fort is the best-connected part of South Mumbai for budget travellers. CSMT is close for suburban trains, the Churchgate and Kala Ghoda area is within walking or short taxi distance, and the Gateway of India and Colaba are a short taxi ride south. The airport is about an hour away, and the hotel offers a 24-hour shuttle for a fee of around INR 2,000 per vehicle one way.
Rooms
The hotel is listed as a three-class property. Rooms are compact and no-frills but equipped with the basics, including a safe and blackout drapes that help with jet lag. A lift serves the building, though there is no on-site parking, so arrive by taxi. Fort is busy and noisy by day, so ask for a higher floor or a quieter side for sleep.
Who it suits
Budget-conscious sightseers, solo travellers and anyone prioritising the heritage district over hotel facilities. The area is excellent for walking in the cooler morning hours.
Good to know
The property says breakfast and a restaurant are available, but breakfast is not clearly listed as included, so check your rate. Free newspapers are left in the lobby, the premises are smoke-free, and the front desk can help with day tours, including Elephanta.
Why stay here
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Spice Lounge restaurant and cafe
- ✓Free bottled water
- ✓Laundry and concierge
- ✓Lift and in-room safe
Good questions
Where is the Residency Hotel Fort?+
It is at the corner of D. N. Road and Rustom Sidhwa Marg in the Fort district. CSMT, Crawford Market and the museum area are close by.
Does the Residency Hotel Fort have parking?+
No, there is no on-site parking, so arrive by taxi. A 24-hour airport shuttle is available for a fee.
Is breakfast included at the Residency Hotel Fort?+
Breakfast is available, but it is not clearly included in every rate, so check your booking details. The hotel has its own restaurant and cafe.
