Mumbai, West India, India

Only a five-minute hop by taxi from the airport, the deluxe Leela hotel serves as a perfect pit stop if you’re in transit through the city. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a feeling of space and light in the elegantly furnished rooms, which are styled with a mix of traditional Indian and contemporary decor. Some overlook the large, open-air pool; all have fabulous massage showers in their marble-lined bathrooms. An indulgent spa and four multi-cuisine restaurants, a shopping arcade, art gallery and smart, al fresco, teak-floored terrace bar all provide for a relaxing stay between flights.

Our opinion

A premier airport hotel with deluxe facilities.