
Axel’s take
Useful for CSMT, but inconsistent upkeep makes this a cautious short-stay choice.
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Axel’s rating: 5.7/10 · a no-frills budget hotel near Mumbai’s CSMT station
Hotel Modern is a no-frills budget hotel in Fort, and its strongest argument is convenience: CSMT is within walking distance, with plenty of food options nearby. We'd consider it for a brief, practical stop rather than a Mumbai holiday. Some 2025–2026 MakeMyTrip guests praise helpful staff and clean, basic rooms, but the overall feedback is mixed rather than reliably reassuring.
The compromises go beyond small rooms. Recent guests repeatedly flag uneven cleanliness and service, while others report stained bedding, cockroaches, unreliable Wi-Fi or malfunctioning room equipment. Guests also consistently mention no lift, so upper floors mean carrying luggage upstairs. Breakfast provision has prompted complaints despite being advertised on booking sites. We'd skip it for a family break or if dependable housekeeping and step-free access matter; confirm the room condition and meal inclusions before committing.
- Rooms
- Compact and basic; recent reports include faulty AC or television.
- Cleanliness
- Mixed: clean-room praise sits alongside complaints about stained bedding and pests.
- Service
- Some guests praise helpful staff; others report rude responses and poor problem handling.
- Amenities
- Listings advertise Wi-Fi, room service and laundry; guests report no lift and occasional Wi-Fi failures.
- Fees and surprises
- No hotel parking according to Expedia; confirm breakfast inclusion and airport-transfer charges.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: ae.makemytrip.global · goibibo.com · Trip.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
The location
81 Modi Street, Fort Market, Mumbai
Walkable to CSMT and convenient for Fort, on a busy market street.
Amenities and check-in
Listings advertise Wi-Fi, room service and laundry; guests report no lift and occasional Wi-Fi failures.
- Breakfast
- Airport transportation (extra charge)
- No parking
- Pets Not Allowed
- Laundry (extra charge)
- Dry-cleaning (extra charge)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel Modern: from $32 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $32 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Modern on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hotel Modern is a no-frills budget hotel near Mumbai’s CSMT station in Mumbai, India.
Address: 81 Modi Street, Fort Market, Mumbai. Property ID: 1073096. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/mumbai/hotel-modern-1073096
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/mumbai/hotel-modern-1073096/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $62 | $70 on Expedia | $8 less (11%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $32 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $63 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $94 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $124 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $155 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $186 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $217 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $248 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $281 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $313 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $344 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $375 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $406 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $437 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 5.7/10
Useful for CSMT, but inconsistent upkeep makes this a cautious short-stay choice. a no-frills budget hotel near Mumbai’s CSMT station, scored for what it is.
Hotel Modern is a no-frills budget hotel in Fort, and its strongest argument is convenience: CSMT is within walking distance, with plenty of food options nearby. We'd consider it for a brief, practical stop rather than a Mumbai holiday. Some 2025–2026 MakeMyTrip guests praise helpful staff and clean, basic rooms, but the overall feedback is mixed rather than reliably reassuring.
The compromises go beyond small rooms. Recent guests repeatedly flag uneven cleanliness and service, while others report stained bedding, cockroaches, unreliable Wi-Fi or malfunctioning room equipment. Guests also consistently mention no lift, so upper floors mean carrying luggage upstairs. Breakfast provision has prompted complaints despite being advertised on booking sites. We'd skip it for a family break or if dependable housekeeping and step-free access matter; confirm the room condition and meal inclusions before committing.
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Best for: short CSMT stopovers; solo travelers prioritizing Fort access
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Watch out for: inconsistent cleanliness and room upkeep; no lift to upper floors; breakfast inclusions need confirmation
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Location: Walkable to CSMT and convenient for Fort, on a busy market street.
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Rooms: Compact and basic; recent reports include faulty AC or television.
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Cleanliness: Mixed: clean-room praise sits alongside complaints about stained bedding and pests.
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Service: Some guests praise helpful staff; others report rude responses and poor problem handling.
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Amenities: Listings advertise Wi-Fi, room service and laundry; guests report no lift and occasional Wi-Fi failures.
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Fees and surprises: No hotel parking according to Expedia; confirm breakfast inclusion and airport-transfer charges.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Modern, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: ae.makemytrip.global · goibibo.com · Trip.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.
About Hotel Modern
- 2-star hotel
- 81 Modi Street, Fort Market, Mumbai
- Guest rating: 3.5/5 on Google from 660 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai: 47 min by public transport
- Amenities: Breakfast, Airport transportation (extra charge), No parking, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Free Wi-Fi
- City page: Hotels in Mumbai
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
Standard Single room
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- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior room
Superior Single room
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 1
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 2
- Deluxe Single room — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
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