Ask for rooms 805/06 and get a magnificent view of Coloba and the Gate of India.
The owner, Mr Singh is a gentleman of the first order and will (on request) sort everything out for you.
The most sensible thing we did was, as we were arriving at the airport at 11:00pm, pre-order collection by car (four-wheel drive and aircon) from the hotel.
It cost £13 but given the subsequent hassles at every airport/train/bus station involving taxi drivers it was worth every penny and more.
Jasmine Building
41, Garden Road, Colaba,
Mumbai - 400039
www.mumbainet.com/hotels/godwin/
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