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Hotel Ascot is Mumbai's Best Bargain

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 38 Garden Road, Colaba, Mumbai, India, 400 039
September 21, 2007 at 12:49 PM | by | Comment (1)

India's sprawling metropolis, Mumbai, can be a pricey place to shack up in, especially if you're looking to stay in the hip Colaba district on the south end of the island. But there are gems to be found, like the kitschy Hotel Ascot, which is hands down the best bang for your buck (or rupees).

The highlight at this property, besides the low price of $125, are the enormous, immaculately clean bathrooms. For those who have not been to the sub-continent, top-notch facilities are a rarity and always appreciated. We also loved the crisp white linen, modern spacious rooms, HD TVs, and over-sized windows.

Ascot's perfectly restored art deco façade is also worth a shout-out; the funky white and chrome exterior accented with lush tropical plants reminded us of Miami sans topless men in rollerblades.

Our only major complaint is that Ascot is a bit of a walk to major attractions like the Gateway of Indian and Flora Fountain. However, it is very close Amore Gelato the best gelato joint out side of Italy. And, let's be honest,when temperatures are hovering in the high 80's who really cares about history?

[Photo: Pilgrim1963]

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Amazing Race 7 Hotel Report: Is Mumbai The Same As Bombay?

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 5 Battery Street, Mumbai, India, 400 039
April 13, 2005 at 2:02 PM | by | Comments (0)

This week on Amazing Race there was no pit stop. Thus, we are not going to review a hotel from this episode until it is included next week.

However, the racers are in India, and although they are not in Mumbai, we will go ahead and draw your attention to the only boutique hotel in Mumbai, Gordon House Hotel.

This is another one of those schizophrenic nightclub/hotel properties--29 rooms on three floors split in to three themes: Mediterranean, Scandinavian, and Country. If that isn't entertaining enough for you, the property is home to Polly Ester's, a pop retro nightclub.

No, you are not going to get traditional India, or a very restful sleep at the Gordon House Hotel, however, with this Amazing Race cast we are far past the point of wishing them a good nights sleep, save Meredith & Gretchen.

Until next week.

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