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Trident Nariman Point

Marine Drive's accessible luxury — the Oberoi Group's address for the business traveller

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The Oberoi Group

Founder · Est. 1973 (as Oberoi Towers, rebranded Trident) · Nariman Point, Marine Drive, Mumbai

The Trident at Nariman Point — originally opened as the Oberoi Towers in 1973 — stands adjacent to The Oberoi Mumbai on Marine Drive. The hotel was repositioned as part of the Trident brand, offering the Oberoi Group's operational standards at a positioning that is more accessible than the flagship Oberoi property. The adjacency of the two properties on Marine Drive creates a combined Oberoi Group presence that dominates the southern end of the Queen's Necklace.

The hotel was fully renovated in the 2000s, creating a contemporary business hotel that serves Mumbai's corporate travellers, event organisers, and the city's social calendar. The rooftop pool — one of the few hotel pools in South Mumbai — offers views across the Arabian Sea and the Marine Drive skyline.

The dining programme includes Frangipani (all-day), Maya (contemporary Indian), and Botticino (Italian) — each operated with the Oberoi Group's service discipline applied to a property that caters to volume corporate business alongside individual luxury stays.

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“Not every guest needs the palace. Some need the precision. We provide both — the palace next door, and the precision right here.”

What Defines Trident Nariman Point

Frangipani— The all-day dining restaurant — international buffet and à la carte with Marine Drive views.
Maya— Contemporary Indian dining — the Trident's culinary anchor.
Rooftop Pool— One of South Mumbai's few hotel pools — views across the Arabian Sea.
Bayview Rooms— Sea-facing rooms with views of the Queen's Necklace.
Conference & Banquet Wing— Mumbai's premier MICE venue at the Marine Drive address.

The Experience

The Trident operates at a slightly higher energy than The Oberoi next door — more corporate bustle, more event energy, more of the momentum that comes from serving a larger guest volume. The service is Oberoi-standard. The views are identical. The pool is a distinction that the neighbouring Oberoi does not offer.

Rated & Reviewed By

Condé Nast Traveller India · TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice · Booking.com 9+

Editorial Notes

  • The Trident-Oberoi adjacency on Marine Drive is a unique dual-property positioning in Indian hospitality.
  • The Oberoi Towers origin (1973) makes this one of Mumbai's older luxury hotel addresses.
  • The Trident brand positioning — below Oberoi, above mainstream — is a yield-management case study.
  • Recommended for hospitality students studying brand portfolio management and dual-property operations.

Getting There

Nearest railway station: Churchgate (Western Line, 10-minute walk). By road: Nariman Point, Marine Drive — adjacent to The Oberoi.