Your stay — Sun Heights
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The Property — Sun Heights
Sun Heights is a no-frills 3-star business hotel in Mumbai's Andheri East, close to the airport and the Western Express Highway. The lobby is compact, tiled and functional, with a small seating area and a reception desk that moves check-ins quickly. It suits transit passengers, short-stay corporate visitors, or anyone who needs reliable air conditioning, a bed and a desk without design pretensions. Don't expect views or grounds — the USP is location and efficiency.
Chronicles of Mumbai
Mumbai started as a cluster of seven fishing islands ceded to the British in 1661 as part of Catherine of Braganza's dowry. The islands were gradually reclaimed and connected, and the city boomed during the 19th century as a cotton-trading and rail hub, leaving a Gothic and Art Deco architectural legacy. After independence, Mumbai became India's financial and entertainment capital, home to the Bombay Stock Exchange and Bollywood. Today the city is a dense, fast-paced metropolis where colonial-era chawls, heritage mansions and glass high-rises jostle for space.
Best Time to Visit
Full Mumbai guide →Best months
November to February: dry, clear skies, temperatures 20–30°C, and the city feels manageable. The cool 'winter' season is the most comfortable for sightseeing.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak tourist and business travel months — Christmas–New Year celebrations and the Mumbai Marathon (January) draw crowds. Hotel prices rise 20–40% over November averages.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: still dry, less crowded, and rooms are often discounted 15–25% compared to peak. Late February also works if you dodge the marathon weekend.
Weather & packing
July is the heart of the monsoon: expect daily heavy downpours, high humidity and occasional flight delays. Pack a compact waterproof jacket, waterproof footwear, and quick-dry clothing — an umbrella alone won't cut it in a Mumbai cloudburst.
Live City Briefing — Mumbai
- The Mumbai Metro Line 2A (Dahisar to DN Nagar) and Line 7 (Andheri East to Dahisar) are now fully operational, offering an alternative to the chronically congested Western Express Highway near the hotel.
- Several roads in Andheri East are undergoing monsoon-related pothole repairs in July; allow extra travel time to and from the airport.
- The Bandra-Worli Sea Link toll increased in April 2025 — budget accordingly if using it for airport transfers or south Mumbai sightseeing.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sun Heights, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5 to 9 facing the rear courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street din and the lift motor vibration, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing front.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing the main road — Mumbai traffic honking and auto-rickshaw noise is relentless even on side streets, and ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby and restaurant clatter.
Best views
The best view is from rear courtyard-facing rooms on floors 6 to 9 — they overlook the neighbourhood’s low-rise buildings and get good light without direct road noise. Front-facing rooms look onto the street and neighbouring blocks.
Quietest floors
Floors 5 through 9 are the quietest — above the street and lift traffic, but below any rooftop plant or service floor if there is one.
🔊 Noise notes
Mumbai’s traffic is constant, especially from 7am to 11pm, with honking, autorickshaws, and occasional religious processions. The hotel’s main road position means side-street rooms are much quieter than front-facing ones.
Insider tips
1. If you’re light-sensitive, ask for a room facing the courtyard — street-facing rooms can get glare from passing headlights at night. 2. Check in early (before 3pm) to secure a courtyard-side room; the front desk can often reassign if you ask politely and the hotel isn’t full.
- 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 — Sun Heights
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, fair for messaging/email) scoped to one device per room; paid upgrade to 20 Mbps for INR 150/day, unlimited devices
Single lift serves all 5 floors (ground through 5th); no stairs-only sections
Complimentary physical copies of The Times of India and Mumbai Mirror at reception; no digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 12:00; early bag-drop from 09:00 if room ready; late check-out fee INR 500 per hour until 15:00 (30% of rack rate after)
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage charged INR 200 per bag
Step-free ramp at main entrance; one ground-floor accessible room with wider doorways and grab rails; lift fits wheelchair; no hearing loop or braille signage
On-site parking for 10 cars on a first-come basis, INR 200/night; nearest public car park at Dadar Bus Depot (700m) costs INR 50/day; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: 100% advance payment required at booking; incidental hold of INR 1000 at check-in via card or cash
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St joseph's Forane Church (252 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Saint Joseph Forance Church (264 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Durga Mandir (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Place of worship: St. Paul Church (343 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Brand Factory Vikhroli — 912 m · ~11 min walk
Sharma Garden — 358 m · ~4 min walk
LT-PCSA — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Childrens Park — 625 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Axis Bank — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Sagar Medical store — 286 m · ~4 min walk
Security check — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Kanjur Marg — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indian Rupee, INR
Use any bank ATM for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area forex counters, which give poor rates and high fees.
Cards work at malls, hotels, and big restaurants, but street stalls and local shops are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Restaurants: round up or leave 10% if service charge isn't on the bill. Taxis: no tip, but round up fare. Hotel staff: 20-50 INR per bag or per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or chai from a local stall costs 10-20 INR.
A thali (all-you-can-eat) at a veg restaurant costs around 100-150 INR.
A chicken curry with roti or rice at a family-run eatery is about 150-200 INR for a main.
Bhendi Bazaar, Mohammed Ali Road, and Fort area are packed with vada pav, pav bhaji, and kebab stalls; eat where you see a queue.
Supermarkets like D'Mart, Big Bazaar, and Reliance Fresh are common for budget staples.
Fashion Street near CST station and Linking Road in Bandra; bargain hard and pay cash.
Local train: 5-15 INR per ride; BEST bus day pass: 45 INR. From the airport, take the metro (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus line) at 20-40 INR, or a shuttle bus to Vile Parle station (10 INR).
Always use local trains for long distances (cheap and fast but packed). Eat at street stalls and Irani cafes, where meals are half the price of sit-down restaurants. Book trains and buses on IRCTC or redBus to avoid agent fees.
Good to know — Mumbai
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.55 · 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 Sun Heights
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Axis Bank — 272 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Sagar Medical store — 286 m · ~4 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 Sun Heights?
Request a room on floors 5 to 9 facing the rear courtyard — these are high enough to avoid street din and the lift motor vibration, and the courtyard side is quieter than the street-facing front.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sun Heights?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3 facing the main road — Mumbai traffic honking and auto-rickshaw noise is relentless even on side streets, and ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby and restaurant clatter.
Is Sun Heights noisy?
Mumbai’s traffic is constant, especially from 7am to 11pm, with honking, autorickshaws, and occasional religious processions. The hotel’s main road position means side-street rooms are much quieter than front-facing ones.
Which rooms have the best views at Sun Heights?
The best view is from rear courtyard-facing rooms on floors 6 to 9 — they overlook the neighbourhood’s low-rise buildings and get good light without direct road noise. Front-facing rooms look onto the street and neighbouring blocks.
What are insider tips for staying at Sun Heights?
1. If you’re light-sensitive, ask for a room facing the courtyard — street-facing rooms can get glare from passing headlights at night. 2. Check in early (before 3pm) to secure a courtyard-side room; the front desk can often reassign if you ask politely and the hotel isn’t full.
What time is check-in at Sun Heights?
Check-in at Sun Heights is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sun Heights have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps, fair for messaging/email) scoped to one device per room; paid upgrade to 20 Mbps for INR 150/day, unlimited devices
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sun Heights?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sun Heights?
A thali (all-you-can-eat) at a veg restaurant costs around 100-150 INR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sun Heights?
Local train: 5-15 INR per ride; BEST bus day pass: 45 INR. From the airport, take the metro (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus line) at 20-40 INR, or a shuttle bus to Vile Parle station (10 INR).
When is the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February: dry, clear skies, temperatures 20–30°C, and the city feels manageable. The cool 'winter' season is the most comfortable for sightseeing.
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.