Orchid (The)

Description:

• In a city this polluted, a stay at this multiple-award-winning eco-friendly hotel at least serves to relieve some tourist guilt. But that's not the only reason to stay here: Thankfully, the hotel's commitment to preserving the environment is combined with reasonably good taste and service. Environment-friendly considerations include solar-powered terrace lights, wastewater treatment technology, in-room recycle bins, and a UV-treated chlorine-free swimming pool. You'll find plants in all the rooms (which are comfortable) and understated furniture made from Nuwud medium-density-fiber "wood," the eco-conscious alternative to ripping down entire forests. Emphasizing the eco-theme, paintings and prints of orchids and flowers are found throughout the hotel, and the lobby features a six-story water curtain -- recycled water, of course. The rooftop pool with its Mexican hacienda-style barbecue restaurant offers interesting views -- particularly if you enjoy watching Mumbai's heavy air traffic come and go.

  Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; pool; fitness center; travel desk; airport transfers; business center; pastry/gourmet shop; 24-hr. room service; 24-hr. tea/coffee; laundry service; dry cleaning; currency exchange; Wi-Fi enabled.

  In room: A/C, TV, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, hair dryer, iron (on request), scale and magnifying shaving mirror only in club rooms and suites.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010