The Ambassador, Mumbai

The Ambassador Hotel Description

Possibly the finest hotel location in the city: just a hop away from the business district as well as the sights and shopping attractions of South Mumbai. Informal and relaxed, yet efficient and businesslike. With 126 centrally air-conditioned excellently appointed rooms and suites, each equipped with CCTV, Channel Music, Refrigerator and other amenities, 24 hour room service and a Business Center.

Rooms
There are 126 rooms, recently renovated and equipped with modern amenities and creature comforts. With beckoning sofas, aristocratic tables and chairs and a well-stocked bar, the rooms are a luxurious paradise. Remote-controlled televisions, a magnificent bedroom with an attached bathroom, an efficient refrigerator, majestic bathrobes, numerous telephone extensions, and an honest weighing scale are what you will find in each of the rooms. The rooms are divided into categories of Presidential Suites, Premier Rooms, Studio Rooms, Superior Rooms and Executive Rooms. The Presidential Suites are large spread out areas with a seating arrangement along the wall which comprises of a sofa with tables and chairs. There is also a study table, bar, refrigerator and an attached bathroom with a bedroom and a separate powder area in the living room. The facilities within the rooms are remote controlled televisions, a weighing scale, bathrobes and telephone extensions in all the rooms and bathrooms. Then there are the Premier Rooms with a large living room area, study table, seating arrangement, refrigerator, telephone extensions and 2 remote controlled televisions. The Studio Rooms are smaller rooms with a single bed, study table, refrigerator, telephones and televisions and attached bathrooms. The Superior Rooms and Executive Rooms are essentially the same with the basic amenities.

Dining
The numerous dining facilities at the hotel will leave you confused but the best thing to do is to sample as much as you can in all the 3 dining areas. The Pearl of the Orient is the only revolving restaurant in the city with a breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea and the Queen's Necklace. It offers a wide range of Oriental Cuisine (Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Korean). It serves a delicious 3 course set menu for lunch and is open for lunch and dinner. Flavours is the 24 hour coffee shop artistically and decorated, with adjustable lighting, a laser juke box and stylishly-shaped tableware. It offers a buffet breakfast from 7.00 am to 10.00am. In the evenings, the ambience undergoes a change through mood lighting and music into an even more informal atmosphere. Finally, The Society is known for its culinary excellence and fine dining experience. A specialty restaurant serving Indian and Continental cuisine. Also offers a buffet lunch on all days.

Services & Facilities
The other services and facilities offered at the hotel are laundry services, a travel desk, 24 hour car rental assistance, doctor on call, 24 hour fax and photocopying services, a florist, a gift, antiques and book shop, secretarial services and a tie up with Royal Palms Golf Course.

Conferences and Banquets
The hotel has 2 halls, Shiva and Panorama, with a capacity of up to 250. Also available for evening get-togethers and cocktail/dinner parties is The Gardens on the 14th floor. The Business Centre is on the 10th floor of the hotel and is being renovated to incorporate latest technology and conference rooms. There is also The Garden which is ideal for evening get togethers and parties. This area can accommodate a total of 125 people.

The hotel will soon have a fitness centre which will be situated on the 9th floor of the hotel with state of the art gym equipment. The other facilities will include steam, sauna, massage and a beauty salon.

This delightful hotel has all to offer and then some and will prove to be worth your visit. Your stay will be of absolute relaxation and pleasure.

Area Attractions

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (26 Km)

earlier known as Victoria Terminus

Girgaon Chowpaty (22 Km)

The domestic airport is 25 kms from the city center. Taxis and auto rickshaws are readily available outside the terminal building. A free shuttle service to the international airport also operates from here.

Gateway Of India (0.5 Km)

Built to honour the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, the Gateway has a grand arch in the Indo-Saracenic style with Gujarati and Islamic wooden carvings. It is also the departing point for ferries plying to Elephanta Island.

Nariman Point (0.5 Km)

A business district, Nariman Point, named after Khurshid Framji Nariman, is the southern most tip of Marine Drive. Business firms such as Air India, Central Bank of India, Indian Express, Mittal Towers and the Oberoi Hotel are situated here.

Juhu Beach (20 Km)

This beach located along Juhu Road is famous for the Chowpatty, a heavenly corner for food junkies. A favourite with children and adults alike, it has an amusement park, play ground and an open air restaurant. Camel rides further add to the charm.

Dadar Terminus (7 Km)

Dadar houses a residential complex, silk hub and wholesale fruit and vegetable market. The Shivaji Park, a playground is located here, where the likes of Sachin Tendulkar practice cricket.

Bandra (15 Km)

A posh residential complex, Bandra is referred to as the Queen of the Suburbs. Bandra is linked with Linking Road, a popular shopping hub. The Mount Mary Basilica and Band Stand along the Arabian Sea are located in the vicinity.

Mahalakshmi Temple (10 Km)

The Mahalakshmi Temple was built in 1785 in honour of deity Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The temple is located at one end of Breach Candy, now known as Bhulabhai Desai Road.