Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

For 2, I like the idea of coming back without having to find another restaurant straight away. If the bedroom is mainly somewhere to sleep, I would pay for the outlook before a vast sitting room.

I’d ask for

A room facing the side you want, with the included meal specified.

Worth knowing

The Trident name alone does not identify this address: Mumbai also has the hotel at Bandra Kurla.

With children, start with the beds rather than using the word suite as a shortcut. A separate sitting room helps when bedtimes differ; for 2 rooms, have any connection confirmed in writing.

I’d ask for

A cot or extra bed for each child’s age and confirmed connecting rooms if needed.

Worth knowing

Requesting connecting rooms does not confirm them. A photograph of twin beds does not establish the permitted occupancy.

With friends, settle whether you want time together in the room or just to meet at breakfast. If you book separate rooms, matching the inclusions keeps the group together at the first meal.

I’d ask for

The bed layout and the same meals included for each room.

Worth knowing

Compare the cost of an extra bed, where available, with the cost of a second room.

Alone, I would choose somewhere to sit by the window and reconsider tomorrow’s plans. For meetings across Mumbai, start with the appointment’s address before choosing the hotel.

I’d ask for

The transfer and somewhere to work with a laptop in the chosen category.

Worth knowing

Traffic changes the time needed to reach an appointment; I would not plan it from kilometres alone.