As someone who has never been to India before, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from the Fairmont Mumbai.
After a short 3.5-hour flight from Dubai, I find myself only a few kilometres away from the property, which sits adjacent to Terminal 2 at Mumbai's Cehhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Although it's within walking distance, I take the hotel's complimentary pick-up service, and the journey ends up taking longer than expected.
Opened in April last year, Fairmont Mumbai is one of the city’s newest five-star hotels. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of New York’s Art Deco era, its design blends historic architecture with contemporary luxury, reimagining a classic aesthetic for modern travellers.
The welcome
The design of the lobby is Art Deco-inspired. Photo: Fairmont Mumbai
After an entertaining pick-up – complete with bumper-to-bumper traffic and a soundtrack of constant honking – I finally step into the hotel’s striking lobby. The black-and-white geometric flooring sets the tone, while a towering ceiling of patterned glass panels bathes the space in warm, diffused light. Gold accents, from wall sconces to the reception desk, add a subtle sense of glamour.
There's a large artwork that's hard to miss, serving as the lobby's main focal point. It is inspired by Mumbai’s famous Hanging Gardens. Called A Walk in the Gardens, it places a sun at its centre, surrounded by floral patterns.
After handing over my passport, check-in is
Continue Reading on The National UAE
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.