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Taj Mahal (Bombay) Apollo Bunder Colaba Bombay 400 039 INDIA |
| Description | |
| Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai,
situated on the waterfront, is a gracious landmark facing the Gateway of India.
The Taj Mahal Hotel has an old-world Heritage Wing and a contemporary Tower Wing, offering a total of 582 rooms, including a Club Floor and 49 suites. The hotel's premium suites have been used by royalty and Heads of State. As a member of the select group of 'Leading Hotels of the World' The Taj Mahal offers guests a unique blend of warm hospitality, luxurious accommodation and contemporary amenities and services. The hotel has played host to many prominent personalities including royalty and heads of state. The Taj Mahal Hotel is 30 km from the airport and minutes away from the city's prime commercial, banking and shopping districts. | |
| History | |
| When the hotel opened in 1903, it had no parallel in the city, and possibly in the country. Although the hotel has seen much change, including the addition of a contemporary Tower Wing in 1973, it has retained most of its original charm. | |
| Recreation | |
| Swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty parlour, barber shop, travel desk, car rental, pastry shop, book shop, shopping arcade, currency exchange, doctor-on-call and babysitting. Complimentary use of steam, sauna, Jacuzzi and gymnasium at the fitness centre for all guests. Arrangements for golf, badminton, squash, billiards, tennis and table tennis on request. 24-hour room service and laundry service. | |
| Guest Rooms | |
| 582 centrally air-conditioned rooms including
49 suites. Tower Wing Rooms: With easy access to the Business Centre, these contemporary rooms offer guest amenities like Internet connectivity, 2-line speaker phones with international direct dial facility and voice mail. Mini bar, personal safe, channel music and television with satellite programmes. A complimentary in-room fax can be provided on request. Guests have a choice of rooms that overlook the city or face the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. Heritage Wing Rooms: These rooms are renowned for their architecture and exude an aura of old-world elegance. Each corridor in this Wing resembles an art gallery, and the design, décor and furnishing ensure that no two rooms are alike. Guests have a choice of rooms that overlook the city or pool or face the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. Taj Club: Located on the top floors of the Heritage Wing, Taj Club is designed for the discerning business traveler. Guest amenities and services include complimentary airport limousine transfers, private check-in at the Club desk, in-room fax, personal safe, a complimentary bottle of wine, valet service and complimentary deluxe Continental breakfast. Taj Club guests can also enjoy complimentary tea/coffee throughout the day and cocktails during the Cocktail Hour at the Club Lounge. Taj Club also offers guests exclusive Meeting Rooms and a Business Service Unit on the Club Floor. Suites: Choose from elegantly
appointed Junior Suites, Executive Suites, tastefully decorated Large Suites,
newly renovated Luxury Suites or spacious, plush Grand Luxe Suites. The finest
suites at The Taj Mahal are the luxuriously appointed Presidential Suites. Each
of these suites is decorated with original paintings and antiques that transport
guests into a world of regal luxury and grandeur. Grand Luxe and Presidential
Suite guests can also avail of a personal Valet Service. |  |
| Gastronomy | |
| Shamiana: A newly renovated and relocated,
24-hour coffee shop. Sea Lounge: The ideal place to have a chat over tea or a light meal. Harbour Bar: Mumbai's oldest bar. Apollo Bar: The rooftop bar. Zodiac Grill: Fine dining restaurant serving contemporary European cuisine. Golden Dragon: Authentic Sichuan cuisine. Tanjore: Indian Cuisine with music and dance performances in the evening. Beyond 1900s:
Mumbai's trendiest night club | |
| Location | |
| This gracious turn-of-the century hotel is located 32 km from the airport and minutes away from Mumbai's commercial, shopping and banking districts. | |
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