“The Night My Dad Slept on the Floor in Mumbai—and How I Kept a Promise

When I first moved to Mumbai, I was in ways I didn’t anticipate. The city’s energy was infectious, but for a 25-year-old shifting out of a small town for the first time, it felt like a thousand puzzle pieces thrown into the air.

I had just landed a mid-level position at a finance firm in Lower Parel. The onboarding was rushed, and before I could catch my breath, my father was on his way from my hometown to help me settle in.

He came on a night bus, carrying a tiffin box my mother packed, some cash, and a warm smile that tried to hide how tired he was. My tiny studio flat in Dadar wasn’t ready. I had just taken possession but hadn't even bought a mattress yet.

That night, my father slept on the cold tiled floor, using his bag as a pillow. I gave him the only towel I had to use as a blanket. He didn’t complain. Not once.

But I will never forget the way he shivered slightly in his sleep, or how he woke up early, folded the towel neatly, and pretended like it was all okay. That moment stuck with me—not out of guilt, but because I realized the lengths people go for each other. Especially family.

That’s when I promised myself: no one I care about will ever have to go through that again. No parent, no colleague, no guest.

Fast forward two months later, and my team was flying in our regional VP from Singapore. I was in charge of arranging his accommodation for a three-week business review. That’s when I stumbled upon Go BNB’s serviced apartments for corporates.

I almost skipped it, thinking it was just another listing. But I clicked anyway. What I saw surprised me.

It wasn’t just about the rooms. It was about the experience. Go BNB had created living spaces across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Vizag that were more than just “hotels.” They offered Executive Lodging, Relocation Services, Corporate Project Stays, and even Expat Housing tailored for long and short stays. The attention to detail—furnished spaces, kitchens, cleaning, Wi-Fi, corporate billing—made it clear this wasn’t just about renting space. It was about hosting people with dignity.

Our VP stayed in one of their Bandra apartments. His review? “Felt like home, even when 3,000 km away from it.”

Since then, I’ve used Go BNB for every visiting colleague, every onboarding relocation, and even helped a friend undergoing medical treatment in Mumbai book one of their spaces for two months. What stood out each time was not just the quality of the space, but the human touch behind it.

What they’ve built is more than lodging—it’s a promise to professionals, families, and travelers: You deserve more than just a room. You deserve a place that sees you, anticipates your needs, and supports your journey.

To this day, my dad hasn’t had to sleep on a floor again. Not in Mumbai. Not anywhere. And every time someone asks me how to arrange corporate housing, my answer remains the same: Go BNB.

Because sometimes, it’s not about luxury. It’s about care. About understanding that comfort isn’t just a mattress or a couch. It’s knowing someone prepared that space thinking about you.

In a world that’s rushing ahead, where business travel and relocations blur personal comfort, Go BNB restores something we all quietly seek — a little corner of peace, tailored for you.