If you have a trip scheduled for Mumbai, it’s time to take a quick glance at the places you could stay. Of course, as a cosmopolitan city, you are spoilt for choice. There are many five-star hotels for a comfortable stay. But what if you could stay at an eco-friendly hotel, enjoy some of the best food and drinks, and also have a beautiful view of nature just outside? Rodas Hotel Mumbai has created a favorable impression among its customers. Its facilities have wowed many tourists and continue to attract people. We have reviewed this luxury hotel to validate the claims. Let’s have a look.

It’s not just the grand entrance that catches your eye as you look at the grand Rodas Hotel in Powai, Mumbai. Because as you come near, it begins to dawn on you that the well-placed Rodas opposite Powai Lake has a welcoming ambiance the moment you see it. It's a lavish hotel that’s sure to raise your expectations. But, before you check into the hotel, there are some facts you need to know.

The pride of being the first 5-star hotel in Mumbai lies with Rodas Hotel Mumbai. It is a part of The Fern Hotels & Resorts reputed for its Ecotel Hotels. The beautiful engineering and excellent planning with neoclassical arched facade allows natural light. This planning reduces the loss of energy and also curtails excessive use of electricity. Thereby, this helps in keeping the temperature lower.

Besides the building structure, the facilities are also in sync with efficient operations that enable energy saving. What makes the Rodas Hotel Mumbai a complete delight is when the processes, services, and staff are all aligned to a common goal of excellent service backed by strong management principles and equally efficient staff.

Rodas Hotel Mumbai has given particular attention to the guest experience. It has taken eco-friendly beyond the literal term. The hotel is certified to meet stringent international criteria that meet the environmental standards. The glazed wall insulates the building reducing energy loss. The cement used is made by 25% fly ash. Laundry is well done and placed in jute baskets covered in a muslin cloth. The segregation of dry and wet garbage and generation of vermicompost leads to better use of the trash.

Rodas Hotel Mumbai takes complete fabric care, and you can be assured that the fabric is of high quality without any wear and tear. Worn out sheets are reused and converted into reusable cloth for wiping. The promotion materials you receive are made of 50-75% post-consumer content paper. Clearly, this is one luxury hotel that is committed to sustainable tourism. Thus if you revel in eco-tourism and protection of the environment, this is an excellent option.

Situated right in the center of the premier business activity, Rodas Hotel Mumbai is well-connected to western and central Mumbai. Increased connectivity by rail, road, and air make it a comfortable and excellent experience. The internal features of Rodas Hotel Mumbai are equally enticing. Read on to know more.

Rodas Hotel offers 36 spacious deluxe and executive rooms. Each of these rooms is beautifully decorated with soft earthy tones, and high-definition LED TVs that come at approximately $100-$150. Eco-touch panels are another feature that helps you experience the eco-friendly setting. Also, the beauty of the room is enhanced with a full-length wardrobe, in-room safe, and a full-stack gourmet corner.  The rooms are consistently clean, comfortable, and there is a high level of courtesy you'll enjoy. The spacious rooms are air-conditioned and well-cleaned for freshness every time you enter.

As a food lover, you will love being at Rodas Hotel Mumbai. There are two dining options here – Parabola and Le Pain Quotidien. Breakfast is extensive with a wide assortment of Indian foods and also international variety from bacon, eggs, croissant, multigrain bread, and many more.

The room service is excellent with prompt service. The staff is exceptionally polite and leaves you with a memorable experience every time you stay. The friendly service and soft decor are well-equipped with all the necessities to make your service pleasurable.

As a guest, you get to enjoy the finest, multi-cuisines in the in-house restaurants Parabola and Le Pain Quotidien.

The contemporary dining place serves new North Indian food and Continental too.  This casual dining space is open from 7 AM to 11:55 PM. It also offers home delivery, wheelchair accessibility, full bar availability, and buffet.

In spite of its premium location and premiums service, you don’t have to shell out a lot for a decent meal and drinks for two. The dining is comfortable on the pocket, and if you are lucky, there are food festivals you could try.

The fresh decor at Le Pain Quotidien is eye-catching as you enter the restaurant. The European and French cuisines are a delight. This casual dining experience opens at 8  AM and closes at 11 PM (Monday-Sunday). They offer breakfast, full bar, desserts and bakes, and brunch.

The crowd favorite includes coffee, pancakes, biscotti, lemonade, hot chocolate, and salads. The highly courteous staff, attentive service, and classy ambiance complement the food well. Even though it might be a bit heavy on the pocket, you can be assured of excellent food and lip-smacking desserts.

If you have an extended stay and would like to try out something new besides Parabola and Le Pain Quotidien, then there are many places in Powai, Hiranandani Gardens. We have picked two of the most popular spots for you.

Hoppipola is a premium destination in Powai for office goers and tourists. It has a full bar, smoking area, and live sports screening to go along with the quirky ambiance. And it is entirely a favorite hangout place that is easy on the pocket. For happy hour lovers, Wednesday and Friday from 4 PM to 8 PM is the perfect time to enter.

Besides the food, the service, look, and feel are an absolute delight. For instance, the mocktails, cocktails, prawns, veggie burgers and nachos are something we highly recommend. You can also enjoy the peppy music and DJ in the well-crafted place and impressive interiors.

Hitchki is a casual dining place with a regular crowd at any time you plan to go. Excellent food and great ambiance attract the office goers in the vicinity. Even though the menu focuses on Modern Indian, you will be surprised by the wide variety of dishes and Indian fusion foods that will tickle your taste buds.

A perfect place to wine and dine, it is spacious, comfortable and offers excellent mocktails and cocktails. One of the many modern dishes that are a favorite is the Paneer lasagne ratatouille. For the quality and ambiance of the place, it is relatively light on the pocket and leaves you with memorable experiences to cherish.

Rodas Hotel offers many facilities that make it easy and convenient for an official trip or casual outing.  Some of the amenities are 24- hour security, business center, and free Wi-Fi. Though they do not have a gym or a swimming pool you can request for one and avail of the service from a hotel nearby.

Some room service features available on request are wake-up calls, access facilities for the differently-abled, shoe cleaning, and dental and shaving kits. Also, other features are available on pay per basis such as babysitting, a doctor on call, same day laundry service, airport transfer and travel desk availability.

If you are searching for a business center to carry out formal meetings, Rodas Hotel Mumbai has a good setup. For example, on the second floor, there are two exclusive boardrooms (one with twelve seats and other nine). You also get the support of all services like internet kiosks, LCD TVs, fax, scanners, and personal computers.

After searching for many reviews online, we have found most of the reviews to be positive in support of staying at Rodas Hotel Mumbai. Guests have given high ratings and couples rate it 8.8 out of 10. Some of the pros and cons follow:

Inspite of the lack of some amenities, the dining, comfort, and service have received an overwhelming response. If you can get past not having a swimming pool, you'll be utterly amazed by Rodas Hotel Mumbai's commitment to sustainable travel.

There are many hotels in Powai Mumbai, in Hiranandani Mumbai. We have selected three of the best with all the amenities that you can avail. See for yourself which best suits your travel needs.

The Ramada Hotel is close to the Powai Lake and Kanheri Caves. You get attentive service at reasonable rates. Unlike Rodas Hotel Mumbai, the Ramada Hotel has a swimming pool, gym facilities, Jacuzzi, sauna, and game room. For a business trip, you can take advantage of the WiFi, LCD TVs, and work desks.

The American breakfast is an excellent start to early mornings. Another feature is the airport shuttle that you can inquire at the service desk. Besides traveling make sure to avail of the amenities of babysitting, car rental, onsite parking, a free breakfast buffet, safe deposit and WiFi availability.

Of course, if you are a Bollywood fan, you can also make a trip to Filmcity which is a rather short drive. The Hanging Gardens and The Bombay Exhibition Center is another way to make your vacation trip worthwhile in Mumbai. 

As a guest at the Beatle Hotel, you get to choose from different suites of Ruby, Emerald, or Sapphire. You might wonder what the difference is. If you have believe colors impact your mood, The Beatle gives you the choice of red (Ruby), green (Emerald), and blue (Sapphire). Once you choose your colors, you get the same facilities across all three rooms.

The spacious rooms feature an elevated bed area, LCD TV in the living and bedroom, private bar, and tea or coffee maker. On a different note, if you prefer deluxe rooms, The Beatle also has 28 luxurious deluxe rooms to suit your taste with twin or double bed. Another great feature at The Beatle is the availability of individual rooms with a lower bed area and adjustable bathroom amenities for differently-abled people.

Renaissance is a premier luxury hotel due to its service. Because of its proximity to many strategic locations, it is an often sought place to stay by tourists and business people. It is close to Mumbai Airport, American School of Bombay, and Oberoi International School. Not only do you get to experience luxury you can choose from some of the best rooms to stay. Furthermore, these are the Superior Room, Deluxe Hill View, and Deluxe Lake View.

Another significant advantage is the check-in and check-out that happens with the hotel app. You get to avail of instant benefits when you book from Marriott site. Whenever senior citizens plan to make a trip to Mumbai, be sure to check for a discount by Renaissance Hotel. 

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