The Trident Nariman Point is the hotel for people who want to walk Marine Drive at sunset and then come back to a comfortable base. It stands at the southern tip of the Queen’s Necklace, in Mumbai’s business district, and its outdoor pool on the 11th floor looks out over the promenade and the Arabian Sea. The hotel has Executive, Premier and Deluxe rooms and suites with city, harbour or ocean views, a full-service spa with Ayurvedic treatments, a 24-hour fitness centre, and restaurants and bars including the all-day Frangipani, the Pan-Asian India Jones with its teppanyaki show and Ness, a garden bar for cocktails. It is a polished, practical, business-class hotel that works just as well for sightseeing, and it is more affordable than the Colaba heritage names, so it is our upper mid-range pick.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel’s page, Marine Drive is about a two-minute walk, the Gateway of India about a seven-minute drive, Colaba Causeway a sixteen-minute walk and Churchgate station about fourteen minutes on foot. Wankhede Stadium is a five-minute drive and the airport is about 43 minutes by car in quiet traffic. Nariman Point is quiet on evenings and weekends, so for nightlife you will take a short taxi.
Rooms
There are 18 room categories, from Executive and Premier rooms to Deluxe suites, Trident Suites and the Presidential Suite, ranging from about 300 square feet to over 1,800. Most sleep up to four. The ocean-view rooms are the prize here, as the sunsets over the sea are the main attraction of the area. Choose a higher floor for the view and quieter nights.
Who it suits
Couples, families who like space and a pool, and business travellers who want a central address in the south of the city. The pool, spa and gym make it easy to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
Good to know
Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 11:00 for an extra charge, so compare rates with breakfast included. Free WiFi is offered in public areas and internet access in rooms. The spa requires a reservation, and guests under 16 cannot use it.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool on the 11th floor
- ✓Ayurvedic spa
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓Frangipani all-day dining
- ✓India Jones Pan-Asian restaurant
- ✓Ness garden bar
- ✓Sea and harbour views
- ✓Two minutes from Marine Drive
Good questions
How close is the Trident Nariman Point to Marine Drive?+
Marine Drive is about a two-minute walk from the hotel. The Gateway of India is about a seven-minute drive.
Does the Trident Nariman Point have a pool?+
Yes, it has an outdoor pool on the 11th floor with sun loungers and sunset views over Marine Drive and the Arabian Sea. There is also a spa and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Is breakfast included at the Trident Nariman Point?+
Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 to 11:00 for an additional charge, unless your rate includes it. Children aged six and under eat free.
