Abode Bombay is a friendly, boutique hotel that offers a hip, unique stay in the heart of Mumbai. It is housed in a heritage building in Colaba, a fashionable district near the Gateway of India. Abode has 25 rooms that cater to different budgets and preferences, each with its own character and style. Rooms combine modern comforts with old-world charm, featuring art-deco tiles, salvaged teak wood flooring, and vintage furniture. The hotel also showcases local culture and art, with original artworks by local artists, handcrafted products by social enterprises, and organic linen bedding and toiletries. Abode may be boutique but it also has a café, a library, a shop, and a spa, offering locally sourced produce, books and magazines, wellness services, and massages by blind therapists.
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Advanced air conditioners that emit less pollutants are used and their cement tile floors have a thermal mass effect that cools the lower areas by taking in heat during daytime.
Reverse osmosis water is refreshed daily.
The café’s produce is locally sourced, reducing the carbon footprint and supporting local farmers.
Cleaning products and toiletries are earth-friendly, minimizing the environmental impact and avoiding harmful chemicals.
Guests’ soaps are recycled by Sundara, an organisation providing hygiene education to deprived communities, contributing to social welfare and reducing waste.
The hotel works with the Victoria Medical School for the Blind, a local outfit training talented massage therapists, offering employment opportunities and wellness services. It also supports women to make a living through a taxi drop off and pick up service.
The hotel decor features handpicked objet d’art, handmade scarves and tribal jewellery, showcasing local culture and artisans.
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