Mumbai, India’s wealthiest city, ranks among the world’s top ten centres of commerce and trade. Catering to the ever-increasing number of business travellers, the city boasts a slew of top-notch hotels combining creature comforts with modern amenities and cutting edge technologies. 

Four Season Hotel Mumbai

Situated in the central Worli district, Four Season Hotel Mumbai boasts 202 luxurious rooms with stunning views of the Arabian Sea or the city’s skyline. Dressed in green and beige colour schemes, Deluxe rooms – one of eight room categories – boast king-sized beds, spacious marble bathrooms with deep soak tubs and glass-enclosed showers, 46-inch TVs, and complimentary wifi. Guests can take advantage of The Lawn, a unique venue that can host 600 guests; or utilize one of seven function rooms available for boardroom meetings. Asian restaurant San Qi, which serves some of the best Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Indian dishes in town, features four private dining rooms, perfect for power lunches or dinners. Wind down your day at AER, the hotel’s rooftop bar, with tantalising cocktails and light bites. 1/136, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli; +91 22 2481 8000; www.fourseasons.com

Grand Hyatt Mumbai

Within five-minute drive of Bandra-Kurla – Mumbai’s emerging business district – the 547-room Grand Hyatt Mumbai offers business travellers a convenient base from which to travel around the city. All rooms offer dual-line telephones with IDD, marble bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers, and workstations with high-speed internet access, but opt for a Grand Club room if you’re looking for extra perks like the complimentary use of boardrooms and one-way airport transfers. Guests can spoil themselves with authentic Sichuan cuisine at China House or Italian home-style fare at Celini. Remember to burn all those excess calories at the well-equipped Club Oasis Fitness Centre. For business meetings and events, the hotel boasts the 1,078sqm pillarless Grand Ballroom and seven function rooms with the latest technology. Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz (East); +91 22 6676 1234; http://mumbai.grand.hyatt.com

Trident, Bandra Kurla

Located in the heart of Mumbai’s new business district, the Trident, Bandra Kurla marries luxurious comfort with modern facilities across 436 elegant rooms. All rooms feature dual line telephones, minibars, bathroom speakers, and electronically-controlled blackout blinds. For business executives always on the move, book a Trident Club Room, which offers express check-in and check-out as well as one-way airport transfers. International conferences and gala dinners can be held in the grand Golconda Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 500 guests, while the Orloff room is perfect for a cocktail reception for 120 people. Leave time to enjoy an international feast at 022 or savour authentic Indian delicacies at Maya, before immersing yourself in a relaxing treatment at the Trident Spa. C-56, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex; +91 22 6672 7777; www.tridenthotels.com

InterContinental Marine Drive Mumbai

After a long day at work in the CBD, retreat to the 57-key InterContinental Marine Drive Mumbai, located along the “Queen’s Necklace” in the southern part of the city. Guests can sate their appetite at Kebab Korner, which offers a prime selection of northern Indian fare, before resting in their oversized Classic Room, which comes with floor-to-ceiling windows, a 42-inch plasma TV, a DVD player, and a Bose Wave sound system. If energy allows, head over to Dome, where guests can enjoy refreshing cocktails, premium wines and luxurious cigars. For business meetings, book ahead for a boardroom that can seat up to 12, or for conferences and seminars the Onyx room boasts a capacity of 110 people in theatre style. 135 Marine Drive; +91 22 3987 9999; www.ihg.com/intercontinental

Sofitel Mumbai BKC

With a strategic location in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Sofitel Mumbai BKC fuses contemporary style with luxurious amenities. Dressed in plush fabrics and earthy tones, Luxury Rooms – one of four room categories – feature complimentary wifi, iPod docking stations, espresso coffee machines, and spacious bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers. From Indo-French cuisine at Pondichery Café to Northwest Frontier Province flavours at Jyran the hotel is dedicated to tantalising the taste buds of business travellers. The Grand Salon ballroom sets an exquisite stage for social events, while eight executive meeting rooms feature the latest conferencing technology. Be sure to treat yourself to the So Spas unique diamond facial for a rejuvenating look before your important meeting. C-57, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (East); +91 22 6117 5000; www.sofitel.com

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Business travellers passing through Mumbai should look no further than the 585-room JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, a stone’s throw from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. All rooms are fitted with marble bathrooms with Aromatherapy Associates amenities, three phones, in-room safes, and fully stocked minibars. The hotel is also an ideal location for conferences thanks to its pillarless Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 450 guests; as well as ten function rooms in different sizes and styles. For culinary experience, JW Café offers scrumptious Indian specialties, along with an array of international fare; while Romano’s promises to take guests on an Italian culinary journey. Leave time for an Ayurvedic treatment at Spa by JW. IA Project Road, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Andheri; +91-22-2853-8888; www.marriott.com

The Westin Mumbai Garden City

Located in the city’s thriving business district, The Westin Mumbai Garden City is a contemporary oasis with 269 elegant guest rooms and suites. Pick a Westin Executive Club Room – one of five room types. From here you can take in the moving mural of Mumbai from the comfort of the award-winning Westin Heavenly Bed. The room also features an ergonomic workstation, a 46-inch LCD TV, and exclusive access to the Executive Club Lounge. For business meetings and gatherings, guests are offered a selection of ten event spaces in the hotel, with the largest at 425sqm. For dining, guests can savour authentic Italian cuisine amid a relaxing setting at Prego; while Seasonal Tastes offers a range of grab-to-go options catering for business travellers on the run. International Business Park, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon East; +91 22 6147 0000; www.starwoodhotels.com/westin

The Leela Mumbai

With a close proximity to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, The Leela Mumbai is a luscious hideaway for urban warriors. For a rejuvenating recharge upon arrival, treat yourself to the Jet Lag Eliminator treatment at The Spa by ESPA or tease your taste buds with French-Italian specialties at Le Cirque Signature. The Lobby Lounge is an ideal spot from which to spark a casual business conversation, while the hotel’s eight event venues, including the grand ballroom, with its 700-guest capacity, caters to any business event. Dedicating to giving guests a restful slumber and a luxurious experience, the hotel 391 palatial rooms are fitted with king-sized beds with posturepedic mattresses and spacious bathrooms with twin massage showers; The Royal Club rooms even offer butler service and complimentary pressing of one suit per stay. Andheri Kurla Road, Sahar Village, Andheri-Kurla Road; +91 22 6691 1234; www.theleela.com

The St. Regis Mumbai

Home to the highest bar in the country – Asilo – The St. Regis Mumbai, located in the city’s premier commercial district of Lower Parel, is an epicurean paradise with a wide range of dining options. Make sure to book a table at Yuuka, where acclaimed chef Ting Yen instills his creativity in Japanese dishes. Consisting of 395 elegantly furnished guest rooms, the hotel offers eight room categories. Deluxe rooms feature 40-inch LED TVs, executive write desks, and a garment pressing service, while Metropolitan Suites boast in-suite automation for audio, video, lighting and curtains, and spacious formal dining areas with deluxe kitchens. For corporate events, the Astor Ballroom hosts 300 people, but for boardroom meetings, the 239sqm Alhambra room is your smart choice. 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel; +91 22 6162 8000; www.stregismumbai.com

The Oberoi, Mumbai

Towering over Marine Drive, The Oberoi, Mumbai features 287 contemporary rooms offering unparalleled views of the Back Bay. All rooms are bright and spacious, and feature king-sized beds, walk-in wardrobes; luxurious marble bathrooms with standalone bathtubs and high pressure showers, and 40-inch LCD TVs with USB ports. With a fully-equipped business centre, seven boardrooms and four meeting rooms, business guests can set up temporary offices in the hotel as well as arrange any kind of company meetings and events. For relaxation, take a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy the signature Oberoi therapy at the spa. Make time to enjoy contemporary Indian dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chef Vineet Bhatia at Ziya, before heading to Eau Bar for delicious nightcaps. Nariman Point; +91 22 6632 5757; www.oberoihotels.com