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The Oberoi, Mumbai
Mumbai, India · Oberoi · Grand Luxury
On November 26, 2008, gunmen stormed this Nariman Point tower during the terror attacks that killed 32 people inside the hotel; the Oberoi Group spent 18 months and roughly $35 million rebuilding it from the marble up before reopening in April 2010. Built in 1986 above Marine Drive's 'Queen's Necklace' shoreline, the hotel now runs 237 rooms and suites, and its Ziya restaurant is mentored by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia.
- 237 rooms
- Opened 1986
- Neighborhood: Nariman Point
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
About The Oberoi, Mumbai
- The 2008 rebuild replaced the original red granite lobby floor with white marble sourced from Thassos, Greece, and cut the room count from 327 to 287, later settled at 237.
- Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia MBE mentors Ziya, the hotel's modern Indian restaurant, reinventing classic dishes with ocean views over the Arabian Sea.
- The hotel now sources half its daily electricity from a solar partnership and fits every room with IoT-based air purification systems to cut pollutants.
- Past guests have included former US President Bill Clinton and pop star Michael Jackson, drawn to the hotel's central role in Mumbai's business and social scene.
- Entry-level rooms start at 398 sq ft (37 m²).
History
Built in 1986 at Nariman Point overlooking Marine Drive's curving 'Queen's Necklace' shoreline, The Oberoi, Mumbai became one of the city's best-known business and social addresses. On November 26, 2008, it was one of the sites targeted in the coordinated terror attacks on Mumbai; 32 people, including 10 Oberoi employees, were killed inside the hotel over the three-day siege, and fire and smoke left roughly 90 percent of the interior damaged. Rather than simply repair the damage, the Oberoi Group rebuilt the hotel from scratch under an in-house team, replacing the original red granite lobby floor with white marble from Thassos, Greece, and redesigning the room mix. It reopened on April 24, 2010, after an 18-month closure and a renovation costing an estimated $35-40 million.
The setting
1 km from Wankhede Stadium. 2 km from Gateway of India arch.
Restaurants and bars
- Fenix — Restaurant · International
- Ziya — Restaurant · Modern Indian · Chef Vineet Bhatia (MBE), Michelin-starred mentor chef
- Vetro — Restaurant
- The Oberoi Patisserie — Café · Viennoiserie, Desserts and Gourmet Specialities
- The Eau Bar — Bar
- The Champagne Lounge — Bar
- Cigar Lounge — Bar
- Residents' Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Cook with a Master Chef — Personalised journey into Indian cuisine with an Oberoi Chef, learning to recreate authentic spice blends, including dinner cooked to suit the guest's palate.
- Ziya restaurant — Led by Michelin-starred mentor chef Vineet Bhatia (MBE), serving deconstructed classic Indian dishes with ocean views.
- Heritage Walk — Guided walk through Mumbai's history and architecture, from the Prince of Wales Museum to Victoria Terminus, including the High Court and Mumbai University.
- Art Kaleidoscope — Chauffeur-driven guided tour to Kala Ghoda to explore Jehangir Art Gallery, the National Gallery of Modern Art and other galleries.
- Mumbai at Dawn — Chauffeur-driven dawn tour covering the flower market, milk and newspaper vendors at Victoria Terminus and the fresh fish auction at the docks.
- Junior Chef — Hands-on cookie making session for young guests with the hotel's Chefs.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Fitness center
- Butler service
- EV charging
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Maharashtra's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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