Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge is just as advertised -- it’s located in the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai, making it extremely convenient for travelers in transit. The property tries to cater to these guests with pay by the hour options and no official check-in or check-out times. The hotel's style is a notch above most properties, especially those considered airport hotels. The lobby is filled with glossy white floors, a white marble reception desk, a trendy black and gold ceiling design, and a posh sitting area with white velour chairs and a red couch. The restaurant keeps with the mostly white theme with off-white tables and chairs with silver padding. Guests range from business travelers to weary families with kids who just need a few hours to nap between flights.

Though most travelers staying here just need a place to rest before the next leg of their journey, the location isn’t half bad if they decide to get out and about. There are a good handful of dining options and cafes that are within a 15-minute walk. The hotel provides a city pass for guests who want to come and go from the airport. Most attractions like the Taj Mahal and the Gateway of India take 45 minutes to reach by car. It’s a 22-minute drive to Juhu Beach and 35 minutes to the ISKCON Temple. A taxi is the best bet to get around quickly, though there’s a bus stop that’s a nine-minute walk away. 

The rooms at Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge are modern in decor but a bit cozy in size. Comfortable white beds have cream padded headboards that contrast well with the dark wooden floors and furniture. Marble accents, contemporary art, and chic chairs add a bit of posh to the rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges stocked with sodas and water, kettles, snacks, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Note that some room configurations make it impossible to watch TV from the bed. Off-white bathrooms are clean and upscale with marble walls and countertops, glass showers with waterfall showerheads, vessel sinks, hairdryers, and a full set of toiletries (including a toothbrush). Some guests report bothersome noise throughout the day and night, mostly from hotel staff and guests coming and going.

As an airport hotel with 24-hour front desk service, many of the amenities at Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge are geared toward those staying a short time before their next flight. Freebies include Wi-Fi and a breakfast buffet with items like fruit, cold cuts, cheeses, eggs, and cereals. Guests also get a free 15-minute foot massage in the hotel’s spa, which offers traditional Asian spa treatments like beauty treatments and massages. The restaurant provides lunch and dinner, though guests note the menu is a bit limited. Take note that there’s no gym or pool on-site.