If elders keep telling you about their experiences in Bombay, maybe it is time to experience what Mumbai has to offer. Indeed, Mumbai and Bombay are the same place. Before going backpacking solo and braving the dangers any city just like Mumbai poses to travelers, going upscale first might be a better idea -- and this list guarantees luxury in every corner.

Mumbai is a probable pastiche of almost any city in the world -- as is the case with many urban locations in any part of India or the world. Travelers missing Las Vegas can find their fortune in the Executive Enclave. The hotel has about 50 rooms and a rooftop restaurant and lounge that serve individual or a fusion of Asian and European dishes. According to The Guardian, the Executive Enclave is not quite shabby but it fares amazingly well due to the large selection of restaurants and pubs in Pali Market.

A traditional hotel with modern amenities but with a cultural aesthetic is everything the Shalimar Hotel offers for guests wise enough to stay in their rooms. Business trips can benefit from great WiFi and convenient room service. It also displays the traditional beauty of Indian culture from its interior design --- from furniture to its overall room theme.

Sofitel Mumbai is -- with no question -- upholding the quality of luxury hotel service the French hotel chain is known for. According to Five Star Alliance, majority of former hotel guests leave with smiles in their faces apprent from good reviews. There is no need to explain but there is need to tell of the many restaurants and amazing luxury facilities offered for guests -- and even more so for executive club members.

If ultimate luxury is the objective, then the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is the target. This hotel has been alive for more than 100 years and caters to both tourist and business travels. It takes its name from the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and features a host of amenities including golf courses, executive shopping trips, numerous five-star restaurants, gyms, saunas and swimming pools.