President, Mumbai - IHCL SeleQtions
A South Mumbai hotel by Cuffe Parade Metro Station offering quality dining, ocean views, and attentive service.
The verdict
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President, Mumbai is a well-situated South Mumbai hotel located right next to Cuffe Parade Metro Station and close to Marine Drive. Guests consistently praise the attentive service, rich breakfast buffet selections, and views from the higher floors. However, standard rooms can feel compact, Wi-Fi is limited to two devices per room, and nearby metro construction generates occasional noise. 1291115
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What travelers noticed
- Guests appreciate the location right next to Cuffe Parade Metro Station, offering convenient access to attractions like Marine Drive and Gateway. 12
- The daily breakfast buffet earns high marks for its wide selection of hot and cold items and consistent quality. 15
- Accommodations are regularly described as spotless and comfortable, with modern bathrooms featuring walk-in showers and bowl sinks. 15
- Upper-level rooms, including those on the 17th floor, deliver impressive views overlooking the city and ocean. 15
The catch
Who it's for
- — Travelers wanting easy access to the Cuffe Parade Metro Station
- — Guests prioritizing excellent breakfast options and dining
- — Visitors seeking high-floor sea and city views
Skip it if
- — Guests sensitive to nearby metro construction noise
- — Travelers requiring Wi-Fi on more than two devices
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“since we reached there early staff was very kind enough to give us an early check-in in case you reach the place very ea…”
youtube.com2:17“the rooms were very large and spacious and it had an absolute amazing views”
youtube.com3:24“we head it early for our buffet breakfast and trust me the spread was fairly was so it we had a great time”
youtube.com8:37“the hotel the ambience the room the hospitality the food everything everything was near to perfect”
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Score breakdown
How the 90/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
92Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
94Location
90- “A major plus for this hotel is its location, right next to Cuffe Parade Metro Station, which makes getting around Mumbai easy without worrying about traffic.” 12
- “Hotel was beautiful designed, spectacular services, and it had pleasant location adjacent to an intensive construction project of the Metro railway.” 3
Noise
89Room
86Service
91- “They have amazingly courteous friendly and helpful staff who will ensure that you get a comfortable stay for the wedding celebrations.” 11
- “Everything was great, the location, the food and transportation access (Cuffe Parade metro gate is right outside) but the star of the day is the EXCELLENT staff. The staff takes this from excellent to exceptional - especially the restaurants and housekeeping staff.” 12
Bed & Sleep
89Value
86Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 3 points above the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Mumbai it sits 4 points below the local median of 94.
- This hotel
- 90
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 68 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “A major plus for this hotel is its location, right next to Cuffe Parade Metro Station, which makes getting around Mumbai easy without worrying about traffic.” 12
- “The hotel is at a great location in Mumbai.” 9
- “Hotel was beautiful designed, spectacular services, and it had pleasant location adjacent to an intensive construction project of the Metro railway.” 3
- “The location and amenities of the hotel were good.” 11
- “Location is reasonable, property is clean and breakfast is above average.” 3
- “Conveniently located near major attractions like Marine Drive and Gateway.” 12
- “5 star hotel for family events in Mumbai, this hotel is best suited.The hotel is at a great location in Mumbai.” 9
- “Excellent rooms, friendly staff. Just a walk down to Thai Pavilion, where you can have lunch.” 16
- “Hotel staff was friendly and food was awesome.” 11
- “They have amazingly courteous friendly and helpful staff who will ensure that you get a comfortable stay for the wedding celebrations.” 11
- “The rooms are tidy, cozy, and well kept, making it a dependable option for both business and leisure travelers.” 12
- “I loved the lobby, it was relaxing. It was nice having balcony, WiFi and microwave. The smooth check-in too.” 3
- “From warm welcoming to comforting accommodation, it was perfect. Everyone greets you with a smile.” 9
- “However, the cocktails were very well made and the bartenders were knowledgeable and very polite. There was a very wide selection of food and the service was very attentive.” 11
- “Everything was simply nice. This was a very good stay because of service.” 3
- “Hospitable and helpful staff, very good service.” 3
- “It is a great place to book before anyone does it before you! Its really good, staff ia cooperative, and helpful” 11
- “we did our reception here, superb place food was highly delecious.and loved the arrangement and ambience is as usual world class, everything was very well managed.loved the team coordination and punctuality” 11
- “Everything was great, the location, the food and transportation access (Cuffe Parade metro gate is right outside) but the star of the day is the EXCELLENT staff. The staff takes this from excellent to exceptional - especially the restaurants and housekeeping staff.” 12
- “The check-in was quick, the service was brilliant, plus easy location.” 3
- “Contemporary Premium Indulgence rooms on the 17th floor offer nice views of the city, and some have partial views of the sea.” 15
- “The venue was good. The staff was accomodating. They were taking care of all the arrangements.” 11
- “The service is excellent.Hotel fits right in that expectation.” 9
- “since we reached there early staff was very kind enough to give us an early check-in in case you reach the place very early do not hesitate to request the staff for an early check-in” On camera102:17
- “When i booked them i knew i don't have to worry about anything. They are highly professional and knows their work. They take genuine interest of what you are expecting as a client and deliver services according.” 11
- “Generally service was outstanding too.” 3
- “Top notch service and the staffs were well trained.” 9
- “The breakfast was super, the stuff was funny, the grounds where tidy.” 3
- “The Venue was apt for our brunch and the hospitality team was very helpful and efficient.” 11
- “The service was EXCELLENT, nothing too much trouble.” 3
- “liked room service too. We enjoyed rooms and service here.” 3
- “Staff bit stiff & uncompromising” 12
- “Managers and staff very helpful.They ensure the guest is comfortable at all times.” 9
- “Staff is friendly, attentive, and provides prompt service throughout the stay.” 12
- “View of the ocean was magnificent, the room was well-appointed and compact.” 3
- “I enjoyed the room on the 14th floor.” 3
- “liked room service too. We enjoyed rooms and service here.” 3
- “The room was a little on the small side but very clean and comfortable.” 11
- “The superior queen room was always very clean.” 3
- “The room was a little on the small side but very clean and comfortable. Our only complaint was that the wi-fi was limited to only two devices.” 11
- “I was charged over 1000 inr extra , saying booking through Agoda didn't charge taxes at correct rate. Didn't got me anywhere in discussions. Unhappy 🙁 travelling” 12
- “Very good interior, lightings and worth of price.” 9
- “Thai restaurant and a cocktail bar/lounge which gets very lively during the evening, although the drinks are expensive. However, the cocktails were very well made and the bartenders were knowledgeable and very polite.” 11
- “Overall a very peaceful stay, great value.” 3
- “cost wise need to be reviewed” 12
- “Thai restaurant and a cocktail bar/lounge which gets very lively during the evening, although the drinks are expensive.” 11
- “Food quality is excellent and top class service.” 9
- “wonderful 5-star experience. the breakfast food was fantastic.” 3
- “A free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served there daily, and guests rave about the selections and quality.” 15
- “Location is reasonable, property is clean and breakfast is above average.” 3
- “I liked varied breakfast and its good variety.” 3
- “The breakfast was super, the stuff was funny, the grounds where tidy.” 3
- “The ambience was amazing, decoration was exquisite, served the best food.” 11
- “we head it early for our buffet breakfast and trust me the spread was fairly was so it we had a great time” On camera108:37
- “More than the aesthetic I prefer quality services.This posh 5 star hotel located in Cuffe Parade Mumbai with amazing ambience.From warm welcoming to comforting accommodation, it was perfect. We had celebrated Naming Ceremony for around 80 People.The food is good.” 9
- “The beach nearby was pristine and the view was incredible! There was a superb bar and outstanding food at the a la carte restaurant.” 3
- “Breakfast was particularly nice: eggs, fruit, bacon and coffee were lovely.” 3
- “the hotel the ambience the room the hospitality the food everything everything was near to perfect” On camera1010:26
- “The breakfast has a nice range of choices to cater to various preferences, and the food quality remains consistently good.” 12
- “ive personally visited sofitel for a staycation and the amenities plus food are superb” 14
- “The Thai Pavilion, a lovely space with plenty of Thai decorative details, serves Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner.” 15
- “Extensive breakfast buffet with diverse and delicious options available.” 12
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 19 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 56/100We read 19 sources for this property, and pulled 85 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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Sources
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“View of the ocean was magnificent, the room was well-appointed and compact.”
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