The Intercon is marvelous - the service is impeccable and the location too - some of the rooms also have great views.

I stayed 2 nights on a higher "business" rate that included car transfers and a few amenities. It was worth it - the lowest rate was 199, and the business rate was 239. One-way car transfer for the IC is $55 (ouch!) so booking the more expensive room paid dividends. It also included a free bottle of (bad quality) red wine which they were eager to open and pour for me on arrival. The hotel also has a fantastic Italian restaurant, Corleone which serves as the breakfast buffet. If you are not staying mid-week, you should be able to get a low rate.

I found the service good - almost too good. I do not like to be waited on hand and foot as it makes me very uncomfortable. I find that in most of Asia though, the service in the upscale hotels is off the charts especially considering the prices.

Anyway, going to India for the hotels is like going to Bali for the Hard Rock Cafe. The people, the atmosphere, the culture make India SO interesting to me. I absolutely fell in love with Mumbai and will definitely be back.