The JW Marriott is truly a five star. The exteriors and interiors are commendable. I was amazed seeing the rich and luxurious infrastructure. Every vehicle that enters the hotel gets checked by 6-7 guards for security reasons. One can get glimpses of beach and pool from the lobby. The JW Marriott Hotel offers a range of food options at its many restaurants.
It has one of the grandest reception areas in Mumbai. When you walk through the entrance, your eyes are immediately drawn past the lobby, over the cafe, through the huge beach-facing windows and out to sea. The view from the mezzanine is truly one of the great sights of the city-beautifully landscaped gardens, an infinity pool, Tiki torches grown to monstrous proportions, and that shining expanse of water. The Lotus Cafe, on the ground level, is known primarily as THE place for Sunday brunch. A nearly endless variety of Indian selections(North and South), a pasta station, dosa station, omelette station, waffle station-you name it, if there’s some kind of food station extant they have it. It’s also the place to go after Enigma closes and you want to see some Bollywood action.
Also in the food category is the Bombay Baking Company-great fresh breads, sandwiches, and desserts. Room service(I practically life off it, since I don’t like to spend every meal by myself in a restaurant) is adequate, though the menu could have more variety. Prices are the same as in the restaurants. The third space I want to mention is Club Marriott, the large bar/lounge. A beautiful and soothing space, usually with great music and terrific views over the ocean and gardens. Drinks are pricey(a glass of Italian wine goes for Rs. 450), but they usually have 2-for-1 specials of daquiris and margaritas for around Rs. 400.
A truly amazing experience.