Mornings at Soho House Mumbai might begin with a paratha on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Arabian Sea. Or a HIIT class, if that’s more your speed. The 38-room property strikes the right balance for guests who want the feel of a laid-back members’ club, with spaces as suited to a solo aperitivo (ground-floor Italian, Cecconi’s) as they are to a brand launch (the private theatre that seats 32).

From sewing on a shirt button to serving breakfast in bed, nothing is too much trouble for the 24-hour butler who attends to those staying in a suite at The Oberoi. Hospitality (and a convenient location in the city’s business district) isn’t the 287-room hotel’s only superpower – modern Indian eatery Ziya is helmed by Vineet Bhatia, the first local chef to front a Michelin-starred restaurant.

If you’re tight on sightseeing time, tick one historic landmark off the list by bunking at The Taj Mahal Palace, a sumptuous 285-room stay that boasts views of the Gateway of India. Head for a meet-up at one of the hotel’s nine dining and drinking venues, such as the elegant Golden Dragon, India’s first Chinese restaurant. Other (non-business) offerings are numerous: try a multi-day health retreat with yoga, spa treatments and immunity-boosting meals.

Reduce your turnaround time by checking into the five-star JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, about 25 minutes from Mumbai International Airport. Although the 358-room property is runway-convenient, its three sprawling pools, abundant swaying palms and onsite wellness facilities tell a far more tranquil story. The 14 meeting spaces will get it over the line with your boss, too.

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