The Kin Hotel

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"Just metres from the Shivaji Park shoreline, this spirited, sun-drenched boutique hotel in Mumbai occupies a building with deep family roots, once a two-star property owned by the founders’ grandfather and now reimagined by siblings Imrun Sethi and Guneet Singh as a spend-worthy stay that prioritises personality. The lobby doubles as a gallery and the corridors become a talismanic trail of the siblings’ global travels, while Singh’s eye for antiques fills the 15 rooms and common areas with ‘rabbit holes’ of discovery: winged, tasselled armchairs, tables that seem to melt in dripping metal, and a dedicated under-stair vinyl listening booth for solo retreats. Each room feels like an individual character study, layered with Jaisalmer stone, chevron-patterned floors, and retro push-button rotary phones sourced from Delhi’s antique markets. Almost everything guests encounter can be pre-ordered and shipped home, including a rotating collection of contemporary art curated by A&H Collab, sculptural floor lamps with signature squiggles, and even the bespoke bed throws, making the hotel as much a portal to collectible design as a place to sleep." - Stephanie Gavan