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The all-weather
outdoor pool at
The Lalit Mumbai. D IS C O V E RI E S
The Perfect Blend
Whether it’s a quick stopover for international travellers, a
business meeting, or a staycation, The Lalit Mumbai is the
perfect base in the City of Dreams. BY AMITHA AMEEN
ON MY TRAVELS, I go to great lengths to reduce the commute
time from the airport to my stay. Like sitting on a flight for
hours isn’t enough, I must bear a long, bumpy car-ride as
well? This is exactly why the five-minute drive from Mumbai
International Airport to The Lalit Mumbai had me jumping
with joy on a recent work trip.
Grandeur is the first word that pops into my head as I stand favourite part of the hotel. A wooden
in the middle of the soaring seven-storeyed atrium lobby—one roundhouse and layers of foliage make
of the largest in Asia, I am told. Skylights, evocative murals, for the perfect outdoor pool ambience.
and a grand piano catch my eye. The friendly staff spend A private high-tech movie theatre,
little time in ushering me to my room. The hotel has 369 a state-of-the-art all-day gym, and a spa
suites, rooms, and apartments—designed to suit families and The soaring seven- offering natural therapies are some of
corporate guests alike. The premier room, my abode for the storeyed atrium the other facilities at The Lalit Mumbai.
next two days, is a bright and comfortable room that blends lobby is one of the To grab a bite, I head to the multi-cuisine
modern decor ethos with a traditional Indian touch. largest in Asia. diner named 24/7 Restaurant. From live
A quick nap and a refreshing shower later, I wander the counters to Chinese and Continental,
corridors to explore the ‘unparalleled amenities’ that the hotel The hotel has 369 besides a whole section dedicated
boasts. It’s not a stretch. My aimless meandering first brings me suites, rooms, and to desserts, the hotel impresses with
apartments.
to the all-weather outdoor pool, which quickly becomes my their vast buffet. Besides a filter kaapi,
I indulge in the famed Maharashtrian
coastal spread.
For a fine-dining experience, the
hotel offers two exclusive restaurants—
Baluchi and Trendz. While Baluchi
serves delicious pan-Indian cuisine,
the latter has Italian on its menu. The
Lalit Mumbai is also home to the famed
nightclub Kitty Su. Frequented by stars,
this swanky, exclusive nightclub is on
COURTESY OF THE LALIT MUMBAI Mumbai to anyone looking for a quick
every Mumbai partygoer’s list.
I would recommend The Lalit
break from the hustle of work life in
the city, or for a delectable stop on your
India travels. A 360 experience awaits
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you here. thelalit.com
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