Accommodation Instructions for 2026 RePORT International Meeting
September 29-October 1, 2026 | Mumbai | India
Note
Do not book your own accommodation if Rutgers is arranging your travel

Hotel
ITC Grand Central Mumbai
287, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Rd, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012, India
Phone
+91 22 2410 1010
Room block link
CLICK HERE
Room Rate
INR 16,000++ per night (single occupancy)
INR 17,000++ per night (double occupancy)
Inclusions: Breakfast Buffet & Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and conference rooms

1. Please book and pay for your room directly with the hotel only by using the link above.
2. Please note that the room block is pre-set to default dates, so an error message may initially appear when you access the booking link. Once you select your desired dates, the error message should clear, and you will be able to proceed with your reservation.
3. The room block link will only allow you to book rooms available/remaining within the block titled, Rutgers – The State University
4. If you would like to extend your stay beyond those dates, please first book the nights available through the block. You should then contact the hotel directly using the email addresses below to request additional nights, referencing Block Code 6860439:
   shahid.shaikh@itchotels.com
   Conferences.ITCGrandCentral@itchotels.com
   dutymanager.itcgrandcentral@itchotels.com
5. Please note that the room block will expire on Saturday, September 26

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)

Terminal 1 (T1): Located in Santa Cruz, this terminal handles most domestic flights.

Terminal 2 (T2): Located in Sahar, it handles all international flights alongside some domestic flights.

Verify Your Terminal: Always check your specific flight itinerary before arriving, as terminals require a significant drive between them.

Transit Shuttle: A free shuttle service connects T1 and T2 for passengers with connecting flights.

Traffic Time: The airport sits about 22-25 km from the Mumbai city centre; travel times typically range from 45 minutes to well over an hour depending on traffic conditions.

If you have been cleared for an e-business visa to attend the Annual Meeting, below are some steps and tips to assist you:

STEP 1: Go to the official website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
STEP 2: Select “Apply here for e-visa.”
STEP 3: After entering your passport information, on the next screen under “Visiting India for,” select:
xi. E-Business Visa (e-B5 V) – FOR ATTENDING AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE / SEMINAR / WORKSHOP

DOCUMENTS NEEDED
(all as PDF, including the photo):
Passport-style photo (may need to be compressed if too large)
Invitation letter (if the file shows a “.docx” extension, remove it before uploading)
Event clearance document (optional – the site doesn’t mention this until the final upload screen, but it is not required)

SPONSOR INFORMATION
Name: PD Hinduja Hospital and MRC
Address: Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai, 400016. Phone: 022-62529000
Email: info@hindujahospital.com

REFERENCE IN INDIA
Use the information on your invitation letter with the person copied as your contact.

CONFERENCE VENUE
ITC Grand Mumbai. State: Maharashtra
District: Mumbai. Pin code: 400012

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO HAVE READY
Your parents’ and spouse’s birth towns and countries, and previous/current citizenships
Your current and any previous citizenship(s)
If you have visited India before: the number, place, and date of issuance of your last or current Indian visa

Please review all of this before starting the application so the process goes smoothly.

WHO Travel Advice

CDC Traveler’s Health page for India

International participants are encouraged to exchange currency at the airport or use reliable currency exchange facilities.
While international cards are generally accepted in Mumbai, it is advisable to carry some Indian Rupees (INR) for smaller purchases and transportation.
Kindly note Apple Pay does not work in India. Google Pay does.

India primarily uses Type C, Type D, and Type M electrical plug types, with Type D being the most common. Please bring the right adaptors, as the hotel may not be able to provide.