Romancing the waters , tall. Review on The Oberoi, Nariman Point, Mumbai

Again guys , whats this trend on our family portal , no reviews on The Oberoi yet !!!! While I did see a couple of reviews on Kandahar , the speciality northern cuisine at The Oberoi , nothing on the hotel though , ya !! This was a very recent visit to the city of Bombay , my second trip , official again and just happened to be over the weekend . So , I planned my stay at The Oberoi , Nariman Point , on a last-minute decision . The flight from Delhi saw me land in Bombay at 0330 hrs in the pre-dawn mist . As I had heard a lot about the safety and exciting travel habits of the city , I decided to take a bus from the airport , that would be a nice ride through a city that was a stranger , and would let me do some sight-seeing , which otherwise I sure was gonna miss out on … I got down from the bus at a little distance from the hotel and headed towards a cab , I dint even have to ask the driver if he would go there , he simply opened the door , and then ….. meter down !!! This is one of the best things I found in Bombay , the cab , this is one of the most hassle-free mode of transport in the city . Just hail a cab and pop-in , the model wont really rock , but as long as you get a pleasant cabbie to drive you around the city for amazingly cheap fares , what more do u expect really . Outside the hotel , I was greeted by a tall Sardarji ( happy to see a Delhi connection in a new city ) , who helped me in with my baggage . I got on the elevator to reach the Lobby, which is one level up . The view from there was most welcome . The Oberoi standing tall on the sea-side , you can always expect to have a view of the expansive sea . No matter how stressed out u are , or how jet-lagged , I realized that a look at the sea and a feel of that soothing breeze on your face from the wild and free water can relax your senses like nothing else . The Lobby at The Oberoi is done with a very good understanding of spatial positioning and visual aesthetics . As you enter the place , an instant feeling of calm descends over u . The use of water is very prominent , whether it is the water-fountain in the middle of the Lobby or the view at the expansive water outside , all of it is very well planned . The bar at Oberoi , Bayview Bar , is also located here , a perfect place to unwind , with a drink in hand , looking out at the mellowing sun playing games with the sky and the water . My room was on the 20th floor and the view , as I think u don’t need me to spell out , was just AWESOME . The sea on my left , the city on my right and the Hilton Towers in front , with a beautiful view again of the swimming pool , ok ok , I am not being naughty, ya , was just talking about the beautiful blue swimming pool . ; ) One feature you have here is a 24-hr personalized butler service , which was really not used by me , so no comments . The bathroom was cozy , with a nice tub and good cosmetics and body products . There was a separate shower-room too , not big , but then , u wouldn’t be looking for a dance floor there , right ??? The closet area was quite spacious with ample room for storing your baggage . There is another separate area full of wall-to-wall marble slabs , where u can keep a lot of stuff . I was happy to find a weight-scale there as well , but sadly , the figure on its small screen did not make me that happy ….. : ( One thing I really loved about my room was the pillow , no kidding , if u have a similar experience , u would agree . There were huge pillows on the bed , where u could just sink in , they were so soft and comfortable …. The best way to relax after a hectic day out on the streets . Nice place , nice settings , check out the uniform of the staff at The Oberois , the ladies look elegant in their beautifully designed sarees . Though The Oberoi would not really elicit a second glance from its exterior looks ( we Delhiites are used to see much more well-designed structures around , no negative publicity to The Oberoi though ) , once inside , u can understand why the place is as famed as it is . Your first romance with the sea could very well mature here ..... have a lovely time ...