Aurika, Mumbai Skycity currently holds the title of the biggest hotel in India by number of rooms, offering 669 rooms and suites. Launched in 2023 near Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, it belongs to Lemon Tree Hotels' upscale Aurika Hotels & Resorts brand and remains India's largest hotel by single-property room inventory, a claim confirmed directly by the hotel's own leadership at launch.
Key Details About Aurika, Mumbai Skycity
The hotel features 669 aesthetically designed rooms and suites, officially confirmed by Lemon Tree Hotels as the highest room count for any single hotel property in India.
Its location near Terminal 2 of Mumbai's international airport makes it a strategic pick for both business travelers and leisure guests passing through the city.
Amenities include a dedicated spa and salon, a fully equipped fitness center, a swimming pool with a pool bar, and roughly 1,800 square meters of banquet and event space suited for conferences and large gatherings.
The property also regularly hosts art exhibitions and cultural events, positioning itself as more than just a place to stay for travelers passing through.
How Nearby Large Hotels Compare
Trident Bandra Kurla, one of the biggest hotels in Mumbai often mentioned alongside Aurika
When it comes to the largest hotel in India by rooms, count isn't the only way "biggest" gets measured either, since some properties are compared instead by total square footage or overall architectural scale rather than the number of individual rooms.
Why Room Count Is the Standard Measure
Room count tends to be the most commonly cited benchmark for hotel size in India, largely because it directly reflects a property's guest capacity and operational scale. Other factors, like total built-up area or banquet space, can shift the ranking depending on what's being measured, which is part of why some online sources disagree on which hotels rank where.
Where This Leaves the Ranking
Based on the most widely cited and company-confirmed figures, Aurika, Mumbai Skycity remains the reigning biggest hotel in India by number of rooms, a title it earned upon opening and has held since. As India's hospitality sector continues expanding, with several international chains actively growing their footprint across the country, this ranking is the kind of detail that could shift again as new large-scale properties open in the coming years.
Sources
Lemon Tree Hotels unveils India's largest inventory Hotel, BW Hotelier: https://www.bwhotelier.com/article/lemon-tree-hotels-unveils-indias-largest-inventory-hotel--493936
India's largest hotel launched, Hotelier India: https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/indias-largest-hotel-launched
Aurika, Mumbai Skycity – India's largest hotel by number of rooms: https://www.hospemag.me/cms/aurika-mumbai-skycity-indias-largest-hotel-by-number-of-rooms
Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai — official rooms and suites page: https://www.tridenthotels.com/hotels-in-mumbai-bandra-kurla/
