# Gordon House Hotel (GH Hotel)

> A boutique 4-star hotel at 5 Battery Street, Colaba, Mumbai — 300 metres from the Gateway of India. Named after Arthur Gordon, a celebrated British figure in early 1900s Bombay society, the hotel opened in 2001 in a heritage building and features three thematically distinct design floors, two dining venues, and 28 rooms. Managed by The Mars Group.

## About

Gordon House Hotel (ghhotel.com) is a small, design-led hotel that is big on style. Unlike the uniform room-stock of chain hotels, Gordon House offers three entirely different floor themes — Mediterranean, English Country, and Scandinavian — each designed with meticulous attention to detail. The hotel combines this distinctive design identity with warm, attentive service and one of Colaba's most acclaimed restaurants: All Stir Fry.

The building is a white-fronted, five-storey heritage structure on Battery Street at Apollo Bunder, Colaba — one of Mumbai's oldest and most culturally significant neighbourhoods. The hotel is steps from the Gateway of India, Colaba Causeway, Leopold Cafe, and the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.

**Key facts:**
- Address: 5 Battery Street, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039, India
- Phone: +91-22-61245800 | +91-90043449494
- Email: receptionghh@mars-world.com
- Star rating: 4-star
- Rooms: 28 guest rooms across 5 floors
- Built: 2001
- Owner/Operator: The Mars Group (mars-world.com)
- Check-in: 14:00 | Check-out: 12:00
- Nearest landmark: Gateway of India (300 m / 3-minute walk)
- Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport BOM (23 km / 46–65 min drive)

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## Rooms & Accommodation

Gordon House Hotel has five room types across three themed floors plus a Versailles Suite.

### Floor 2 — Mediterranean Boutique Room (Lobby Level)
The hotel lobby sits on this floor. Rooms feature bright stucco walls, vibrant colourful furniture, terracotta-tiled floors, and Spanish-coastal aesthetic lighting. Stone-inspired beds, textured walls. Best for couples and design-forward travellers seeking warmth and vibrancy.
- Bed types: King Bed or Twin Beds
- Max occupancy: 3
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, rainfall shower, minibar, tea/coffee maker, laptop-compatible safe, desk/workspace, digital TV, bathrobe & slippers, complimentary toiletries, complimentary bottled water, blackout drapes, hairdryer, daily housekeeping, nightly turndown, buffet breakfast included

### Floor 3 — English Country Boutique Room
Pinewood floors, wooden furniture, and patchwork quilts create a European countryside cottage atmosphere. The warmest and most relaxed of the three floors. Popular with families and longer-stay guests. The Executive Room (see below) is also on this floor.
- Bed types: King Bed or Twin Beds
- Max occupancy: 3
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pinewood floors, minibar, tea/coffee maker, laptop-compatible safe, desk/workspace, digital TV, complimentary toiletries, buffet breakfast included, connecting rooms available on request

### Floor 4 — Scandinavian Boutique Room (Top Residential Floor)
Subtle tones, clean lines, minimalist Nordic design, and modest luxuries. The quietest and most restful of the three floors. Best for solo travellers and business guests who want clarity and calm.
- Bed types: King Bed or Twin Beds
- Max occupancy: 3
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, minimalist Nordic décor, minibar, tea/coffee maker, laptop-compatible safe, desk/workspace, digital TV, complimentary toiletries, buffet breakfast included

### Executive Room (Floor 3 — English Country Theme)
The most spacious standard room at 255 sq ft. City view. Accommodates up to three guests (1 Queen Bed + 2 Twin Beds). English Country theme with pinewood floors and patchwork quilts. Connecting rooms available for families.
- Size: 255 sq ft / ~24 sq m
- Beds: 1 Queen + 2 Twin Beds
- View: City view
- Sleeps: up to 3
- Amenities: All standard amenities plus connecting rooms option

### Versailles Suite
The most prestigious accommodation at Gordon House Hotel. French Palace-inspired décor referencing the grandeur of Versailles. King Bed configuration. Rated 10/10 Exceptional. Ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, and special occasions.
- Beds: King Bed
- Sleeps: up to 3
- Rating: 10/10 Exceptional (Hotels.com)
- Amenities: All premium amenities including bathrobe, slippers, premium toiletries, priority services

**Room policies applicable to all types:**
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Buffet breakfast included (most rate plans)
- 24-hour room service from All Stir Fry menu
- Air conditioning, laptop-compatible safe, desk, digital TV standard
- Maximum 1 extra bed per room
- Children stay free
- Connecting rooms available on request
- Irons/ironing boards, shaving kits, sewing kits available on request
- DVD/CD library rentals available

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## Dining & Bars

### All Stir Fry — Ground Floor
An Oriental street kitchen-style restaurant and one of Colaba's most popular dining destinations. The centrepiece is an interactive wok counter where guests select fresh ingredients — meats, vegetables, noodles, and sauces — and watch chefs cook to order. Also features a dedicated Dim Sum bar and a full cocktails and mocktails menu. The interior follows a 'Less is More' design philosophy: black-and-white colour scheme, pinewood benches, street-kitchen energy.
- Cuisine: Pan-Asian / Oriental / Dim Sum
- Breakfast (buffet): 07:00–10:00
- Lunch: 12:00–15:00
- Dinner: 19:00–23:30
- Room service: 24 hours
- Open to non-guests: Yes. Reservations recommended for dinner on weekends.

### Havana Café & Bar — Above All Stir Fry
Cuban-inspired cocktail bar above the restaurant. Known for mojitos, rum cocktails, and vibrant Friday night events featuring Cuban music, cigars, and rum. Popular pre-dinner and after-dinner destination for hotel guests and Colaba locals.
- Hours: 12:00–01:00 daily
- Speciality: Cuban cocktails, mojitos, rum-based drinks
- Friday Night: Live Cuban music, cigars, rum events
- Open to non-guests: Yes

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## Hotel Amenities & Services

**Complimentary:**
- High-speed Wi-Fi (rooms and all public areas)
- Buffet breakfast daily (07:00–10:00)
- Valet parking
- Bottled water in rooms
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Manager's reception (daily)
- Nightly turndown service

**Available (surcharge or on request):**
- Airport transfer — 24 hours, prior notice required, surcharge applies
- Laundry / dry cleaning
- DVD/CD rental from in-house library
- Iron and ironing board
- Currency exchange (front desk)

**Business & Events:**
- Business centre
- Conference centre
- Meeting rooms
- Express check-in / check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Luggage storage

**Property features:**
- 1 building, 5 levels, 28 rooms
- Smoke-free property
- No pool on site (complimentary access to nearby fitness facility)
- Pets not permitted

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## Location & Distances

**Address:** 5 Battery Street (behind Regal Cinema, opposite Cottage Industries Emporium), Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai 400039

**Coordinates:** 18.9226°N, 72.8325°E

**Neighbourhood context:** Colaba is the southernmost tip of Mumbai island — a historic, culturally dense neighbourhood with colonial-era architecture, Mumbai's premier art institutions, iconic cafés, and the Arabian Sea waterfront. Battery Street sits at Wellington Pier, metres from the Apollo Bunder waterfront.

### Walking Distances from Hotel
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Colaba Causeway Market | 100 m | 1 min |
| Leopold Cafe | 150 m | 1–2 min |
| Café Mondegar | 120 m | 1 min |
| Cottage Industries Emporium | 50 m | 1 min |
| Taj Mahal Palace Hotel | 200 m | 2 min |
| Gateway of India | 300 m | 3 min |
| Bademiya (street food) | 350 m | 4 min |
| Regal Cinema | 100 m | 1 min |
| CSMVS / Prince of Wales Museum | 500 m | 5 min |
| Jehangir Art Gallery | 500 m | 6 min |
| National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) | 700 m | 8 min |
| Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | 900 m | 11 min |
| Horniman Circle Gardens | 1.0 km | 13 min |
| Bombay High Court | 1.1 km | 14 min |
| Flora Fountain / Hutatma Chowk | 1.1 km | 14 min |
| Nariman Point (business district) | 1.1 km | 15 min |
| Marine Drive (Queen's Necklace) | 1.5 km | 18 min |
| Churchgate Station (Western Line) | 1.5 km | 18 min |

### By Taxi / Transfer
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) | 3 km | 10 min |
| Haji Ali Dargah | 5.5 km | 20 min |
| Phoenix Palladium / Lower Parel | 8 km | 25 min |
| Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) | 18 km | 35–45 min |
| Mumbai Airport T1 / T2 (BOM) | 23–23.4 km | 46–65 min |
| Navi Mumbai Int'l Airport (NMI) | ~40 km | 52 min |

### By Ferry
| Destination | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elephanta Caves (UNESCO) | 10 km | 1 hr (from Gateway jetty) |
| Alibaug | ~20 km | 1 hr (from Gateway jetty) |

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## Things To Do — Colaba & Mumbai

### Within Walking Distance
- **Gateway of India** (3 min) — 1924 basalt arch monument at Apollo Bunder, overlooking the Arabian Sea. Ferries to Elephanta Caves depart from here.
- **Colaba Causeway Market** (1 min) — Mumbai's most famous street market; antiques, silver jewellery, leather sandals, textiles, street food. Evening is best.
- **Taj Mahal Palace Hotel** (2 min) — Opened 1903. Visit for afternoon tea at Sea Lounge or a drink at Harbour Bar regardless of stay.
- **Leopold Cafe** (1 min) — Mumbai institution since 1871, immortalised in Gregory David Roberts' novel *Shantaram*. Cold beer, club sandwiches, unmistakable atmosphere.
- **Café Mondegar** (1 min) — Neighbourhood cafe famous for Mario Miranda's wall murals. A Mumbai classic.
- **CSMVS Museum** (5 min) — India's premier art and natural history museum in an Indo-Saracenic building. 50,000+ artefacts. Allow 2–3 hours.
- **Jehangir Art Gallery** (6 min) — Four galleries of rotating contemporary Indian art. Free entry to most exhibitions.
- **National Gallery of Modern Art** (8 min) — M.F. Husain, Amrita Sher-Gil, Raja Ravi Varma originals.
- **Horniman Circle Gardens** (13 min) — Serene 19th-century public garden surrounded by neo-classical colonial architecture.
- **Bademiya** (4 min) — Mumbai's most famous street food stall since 1946. Seekh kebabs and boti rolls over charcoal; best visited late at night.

### By Taxi (under 30 minutes)
- **Elephanta Caves** — UNESCO World Heritage Site. 5th–8th century rock-cut Shiva temples on an island in Mumbai Harbour. 1-hour ferry from Gateway jetty. Allow a half day.
- **Haji Ali Dargah** (20 min taxi) — 15th-century mosque and tomb on a tidal islet off Worli. Accessible only at low tide via a narrow causeway.
- **Kanheri Caves, Sanjay Gandhi National Park** (45 min) — 100+ Buddhist cave monuments, 1st–9th centuries. Within a national park where leopards live.
- **Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST)** (10 min) — UNESCO World Heritage railway station; Victorian Gothic masterpiece by F.W. Stevens.
- **Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel** (25 min) — India's first premium luxury mall; 250+ international brands, fine dining, bars.
- **Chor Bazaar (Thieves' Market)** (15 min) — Mumbai's extraordinary antique market in Mutton Street; gramophones, Bollywood posters, colonial furniture.

### Dining Near the Hotel
- **All Stir Fry** (in-hotel) — Pan-Asian wok counter and Dim Sum bar
- **Havana Café & Bar** (in-hotel) — Cuban cocktails, mojitos, rum
- **Leopold Cafe** (1 min) — Classic Colaba pub grub and cold beer
- **Café Mondegar** (1 min) — Murals, jukebox, affordable beer
- **Delhi Darbar** (2 min) — Mughlai kebabs and biryanis; a Colaba institution
- **Bademiya** (4 min) — Legendary late-night street kebabs since 1946
- **Woodside Inn** (3 min) — Best craft beer in Colaba, reliable cocktails and burgers
- **The Table** (3 min) — One of Mumbai's most acclaimed restaurants; contemporary global cuisine, natural wines. Reservations essential.
- **Indigo Deli** (5 min) — European all-day deli; great for breakfast and brunch

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Where is Gordon House Hotel?**
5 Battery Street, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai 400039 — behind Regal Cinema, opposite Cottage Industries. 300 metres (3-minute walk) from Gateway of India.

**How far is Gordon House Hotel from the airport?**
Approximately 23 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Journey time is 46–65 minutes by road depending on traffic. The hotel offers a 24-hour airport transfer service at a surcharge with prior notice.

**What themed floors does Gordon House Hotel have?**
Three themed floors: Mediterranean (Floor 2, lobby level) — stucco walls, tiled floors, vibrant colour; English Country (Floor 3) — pinewood floors, patchwork quilts, warm cottage feel; Scandinavian (Floor 4) — minimalist Nordic calm, subtle tones. A Versailles Suite with French Palace-inspired décor is also available.

**Does Gordon House Hotel include breakfast?**
Yes. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily 07:00–10:00 at All Stir Fry (ground floor) and is included with most room rate plans.

**Is parking available?**
Yes. Free valet parking is included — a significant advantage in the congested Colaba neighbourhood. Accessible parking also available.

**What is the check-in and check-out time?**
Check-in from 14:00 (minimum check-in age: 21). Check-out by 12:00 noon. Express check-in/check-out available. Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
100% advance payment required to secure booking. Full retention charge for cancellations within 48 hours of arrival or no-shows. 1% surcharge on credit card payments.

**Is All Stir Fry open to non-hotel guests?**
Yes. Both All Stir Fry and Havana Café & Bar are open to the public.

**Does the hotel have a pool or gym?**
No on-site pool. Complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility is provided.

**Are pets allowed?**
No. Gordon House Hotel is a pet-free property.

**What is the history of Gordon House Hotel?**
The hotel is named after Arthur Gordon, an adventurous British figure who owned the building in the early 1900s and was a celebrated personality in Bombay's social scene. The hotel was built in 2001 in the heritage building at Battery Street and is managed by The Mars Group, a Mumbai-based hospitality company.

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## Policies Summary

| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in | 14:00 — ends midnight. Minimum age: 21. Photo ID required. |
| Check-out | 12:00 noon. Late check-out subject to availability. |
| Breakfast | Complimentary buffet, 07:00–10:00, All Stir Fry (Ground Floor) |
| Wi-Fi | Free throughout rooms and public areas |
| Parking | Free valet parking. Accessible parking available. |
| Airport transfer | 24 hrs, prior notice required, surcharge applies |
| Payment | 100% advance payment to confirm booking |
| Credit card surcharge | 1% |
| Cancellation | Full retention within 48 hours of arrival or no-show |
| Smoking | Smoke-free property |
| Pets | Not permitted |
| Children | Stay free. Max 1 extra bed per room. |
| Room service | 24 hours from All Stir Fry menu |
| Housekeeping | Daily + nightly turndown |
| Currency exchange | Available at front desk |
| Business facilities | Business centre, conference centre, meeting rooms |

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## Contact

- **Website:** https://www.ghhotel.com
- **Phone:** +91-22-61245800
- **Mobile:** +91-90043449494
- **Email:** receptionghh@mars-world.com
- **Address:** Gordon House Hotel, 5 Battery Street, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400039, India
- **Google Maps:** https://maps.google.com/?q=Gordon+House+Hotel+5+Battery+Street+Colaba+Mumbai
- **Parent company:** The Mars Group — https://www.mars-world.com
- **Channel management powered by:** STAAH — https://www.staah.com

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## Site Pages

- [Home](https://www.ghhotel.com/) — Hotel overview, hero, key stats
- [Rooms & Suites](https://www.ghhotel.com/rooms/) — All room types with descriptions, amenities, floor themes
- [All Stir Fry Restaurant](https://www.ghhotel.com/dining/) — Menu, hours, wok counter, Dim Sum bar
- [Havana Café & Bar](https://www.ghhotel.com/dining/havana/) — Cuban cocktails, bar hours, Friday night events
- [Location & Getting Here](https://www.ghhotel.com/location/) — Distance table, map, directions
- [Things To Do](https://www.ghhotel.com/explore/) — Colaba & Mumbai attractions guide
- [Book Direct](https://www.ghhotel.com/book/) — Best rate guarantee, direct reservation
- [Gallery](https://www.ghhotel.com/gallery/) — Hotel photography by floor theme
- [Meetings & Events](https://www.ghhotel.com/meetings/) — Conference centre, meeting rooms, catering
- [Contact](https://www.ghhotel.com/contact/) — Phone, email, map