ITC Maratha, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai

Character and identity

A short drive from the airport in Andheri, ITC Maratha channels the Maratha dynasty through grand Indo-Saracenic architecture, the domed roof visible from a distance and the interiors layered with stone carvings, Victorian detailing and indigenous art. Each floor sets its own tone, from Ajanta frescoes to Chitrakatha drawings to Warli tribal work, and even the staff saris are cut from regional Paithani silk. The Peshwa Pavilion atrium, with its skylight, palms and Rajasthani stone screens, runs 24 hours for chai and quiet hours. An 11th-floor oval pool flanked by stone lions and the 6,500-square-foot Kaya Kalp spa anchor the wellness offer.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The pull here is cultural texture: a hotel that treats Maharashtra's art and craft traditions as the design brief rather than a decorative afterthought, paired with a spa that leans into local ingredients. Book if you want heritage character near the airport, choose an Eva room if you're travelling solo, and lock in winter dates early as the hotel fills.