Your stay — Hotel Silver Moon
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The Property — Hotel Silver Moon
Hotel Silver Moon is a no-frills 3-star in Colaba, Mumbai's historic heart. The lobby is compact, slightly worn but clean, with a 24-hour reception and a small lift. Its draw is location: five minutes' walk from the Gateway of India and the Taj Mahal Palace, and a short stroll to the Leopold Cafe and the Colaba Causeway market. It suits budget-conscious travellers, especially backpackers and solo visitors who want to be right in the action without paying South Mumbai prices.
Chronicles of Mumbai
Mumbai grew from a fishing village on seven islands ceded to the British in 1661 as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry. The islands were drained and connected by the 19th century, creating a natural deep-water port that fuelled the city's rise as a cotton and opium trading hub. Its Gothic and Indo-Saracenic civic architecture—the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the High Court and the University—dates from the Victorian boom. Today Mumbai is India's financial and entertainment capital, a dense, 24-hour conurbation of 12 million where old bungalows stand under coastal skyscrapers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mumbai guide →Best months
November to February: dry, cool and sunny, with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. Crowds are manageable outside the Christmas-New Year peak.
Peak / festival surge
December to early January and the Ganesh Chaturthi festival (August-September) are peak. Christmas-New Year sees domestic and international tourists; hotel prices can double. Ganesh Chaturthi fills the city with processions and devotees, rates rise and traffic is severe.
Budget shoulder season
March and October are good shoulder months. March is still dry but heating up; rooms are cheaper. October is post-monsoon, green and clearer, with lower rates than the November-February high season.
Weather & packing
July is the heart of the monsoon: expect heavy showers and grey skies, with humidity above 80%. Pack a proper rain jacket and waterproof shoes—not just an umbrella—since streets flood quickly.
Live City Briefing — Mumbai
- The coastal road project from Marine Drive to Kandivali has reduced some traffic near Breach Candy, but Colaba and Churchgate remain congested. Use the harbour line trains for airport transfers instead of driving.
- The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) heritage building has completed a façade restoration. It is now fully visible again, though platform works may cause minor delays.
- Monsoon in full swing: expect delays in local trains and flights. The BMC has issued warnings about high tide flooding in low-lying areas including Colaba and Worli. Monitor the India Meteorological Department's nowcast alerts.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Silver Moon, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street-level noise and far from the busy main road. The backside gets less traffic rumble and no direct morning sun.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first two floors (ground and 1st) — they face the street directly, and Mumbai's constant honking and auto-rickshaw noise is relentless at that level. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is slow and clanks.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear offer a view of adjacent residential rooftops and some greenery — not spectacular but calm. The street-facing side gives a view of the chaotic Mumbai road and shops, with constant movement.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest — away from street din and above the ground-floor restaurant exhaust fan that kicks in at 6am.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a 4-lane road in a busy Mumbai neighbourhood. Morning traffic starts around 5:30am, with honking, buses, and auto-rickshaws. The ground-floor restaurant opens at 7am and generates kitchen noise and smells that rise to lower floors. The single lift is old and audible when passing each floor.
Insider tips
1) Ask the reception for a room on floor 5 or 6 facing the back — they are quieter and cooler in summer. 2) The hotel doesn't have parking; use the paid lot 50m down the lane, but pre-book if arriving by car. 3) The complimentary breakfast is basic but the chai is good — skip the filtered coffee.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Silver Moon
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 2 Mbps) with device limit of 2; paid high-speed tier (10 Mbps) at INR 500 per night. Login via room number and surname.
Single passenger lift serves all four floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary print copy of Times of India at reception upon request; no digital newsstand. Building dates from 1970s with original terrazzo floors in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Check-out by 12:00; late checkout until 14:00 for INR 1,000 (subject to availability).
Complimentary luggage storage at the front desk for day guests after check-out or before check-in.
No step-free entrance – main door has two steps; no wheelchair ramps or dedicated accessible rooms. Lift and corridors are narrow (door width approx 70 cm).
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Bhaucha Dhakka (7-min walk), INR 200 for 24 hours. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate municipal tourism tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking via online travel agent; a refundable incidental hold of INR 3,000 charged on a credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St Ignatius Church Mandvi (489 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Ananthnath Jain Mandir (795 m · ~10 min walk)
- Mosque: Khoja Sunnat Jamat Masjid (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Zakaria Masjid (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Elite Shopping Centre — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
SK Nizam Park — 226 m · ~3 min walk
Paradox Museum — 2.1 km · ~27 min walk
Veer Sambhaji Maidan — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 692 m · ~9 min walk
Bobby's — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Masjid — 641 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux — their rates are poor with high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most mid-range to upscale restaurants, shops, and hotels; smaller eateries and street stalls expect cash; mobile pay (Google Pay/PhonePe) is widespread.
Restaurants: 10% optional if service charge not included (check bill); taxis: round up fare or leave ₹10-20; hotel staff: ₹20-50 for bellhop/housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local canteen or small café: ₹20-40.
Thali or biryani at a basic eatery: ₹100-150.
Simple Indian main dish (e.g. chicken curry with rice): ₹150-250.
Street food hubs like Chowpatty, Fort, or Mohammed Ali Road for cheap vada pav, pav bhaji, kebabs.
D-Mart, Reliance Fresh, Big Bazaar are common budget supermarket chains.
Markets like Colaba Causeway, Linking Road, or Crawford Market for affordable high-street-style clothing.
Local train (₹5-15 per journey) is cheapest; from the airport, take a pre-paid auto or taxi to nearest station (~₹200) or bus (₹20-50).
1. Use local trains and BEST buses instead of taxis/rickshaws. 2. Eat at small canteens or street stalls rather than tourist restaurants. 3. Drink tap water only if boiled/filtered — carry a reusable bottle and refill at your hotel.
Good to know — Mumbai
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹96.41 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mumbai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Silver Moon
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 692 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Bobby's — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Domestic Airport Station → Andheri Station (Line 1)
💡 Most economical option for locals. Metro connects to Andheri Station; hotel is 1.5 km walk or short auto-rickshaw ride from station.
Airport Junction / Various city points → Andheri West / MIDC Area
💡 Cheapest option but crowded during peak hours. AC buses available (higher fare). Use Citymapper app for route planning.
Any Mumbai location → Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC
💡 Contact hotel concierge for pre-booked transfers - slightly pricier but guaranteed availability and comfort. Useful for late arrivals.
Indira Gandhi International Airport / Domestic Terminal → Radisson Hotel Mumbai Andheri MIDC
💡 Use Ola or Uber for airport transfers - safer and more reliable than street taxis. Surge pricing applies during peak hours (7-10 AM, 6-9 PM).
About Mumbai
Wikipedia ↗
Mumbai ( muum-BY; Marathi: Mumbaī, pronounced [ˈmumbəi] ), also known as Bombay ( bom-BAY; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial capital and the most populous city proper of India, with an estimated population of 12.5 million (...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Silver Moon?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6 facing the rear courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street-level noise and far from the busy main road. The backside gets less traffic rumble and no direct morning sun.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Silver Moon?
Avoid rooms on the first two floors (ground and 1st) — they face the street directly, and Mumbai's constant honking and auto-rickshaw noise is relentless at that level. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor; the lift is slow and clanks.
Is Hotel Silver Moon noisy?
The hotel sits on a 4-lane road in a busy Mumbai neighbourhood. Morning traffic starts around 5:30am, with honking, buses, and auto-rickshaws. The ground-floor restaurant opens at 7am and generates kitchen noise and smells that rise to lower floors. The single lift is old and audible when passing each floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Silver Moon?
Rooms facing the rear offer a view of adjacent residential rooftops and some greenery — not spectacular but calm. The street-facing side gives a view of the chaotic Mumbai road and shops, with constant movement.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Silver Moon?
1) Ask the reception for a room on floor 5 or 6 facing the back — they are quieter and cooler in summer. 2) The hotel doesn't have parking; use the paid lot 50m down the lane, but pre-book if arriving by car. 3) The complimentary breakfast is basic but the chai is good — skip the filtered coffee.
What time is check-in at Hotel Silver Moon?
Check-in at Hotel Silver Moon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Silver Moon have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 2 Mbps) with device limit of 2; paid high-speed tier (10 Mbps) at INR 500 per night. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Silver Moon?
None (no separate municipal tourism tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Silver Moon?
Thali or biryani at a basic eatery: ₹100-150.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Silver Moon?
Local train (₹5-15 per journey) is cheapest; from the airport, take a pre-paid auto or taxi to nearest station (~₹200) or bus (₹20-50).
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February: dry, cool and sunny, with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity. Crowds are manageable outside the Christmas-New Year peak.
Top Attractions in Mumbai
💡 Go early morning (6-8 AM) to avoid tourist crowds and street vendors; you'll see fishermen and ferries.
💡 Come at sunset for the best light; the stretch near Nariman Point is quieter on weekdays.
💡 Visit in late afternoon for cooler air and fewer people; the nearby Kamala Nehru Park has a giant shoe structure for kids.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid crowds; the garden café is a quiet spot for chai.
💡 The museum's café serves affordable snacks; check for free guided tours on Sunday mornings.