The best-located of all the hotels mentioned is The Imperial. I haven't stayed there for 20 years, mainly because it has moved out of my price range, but the location can't be beaten, and if your budget can stand it, go for it. I still head there for a beer and the occasional meal. Does anyone else remember it 35 years ago, when Remy Fernandes and his Goan band provided the musical backing for the (very popular with Russians) steak bar?