Friday, December 17, 2010

Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Mumbai: A Hotel, A Legend and A History

Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai is an iconic hotel that has served everyone from royalty to the common folk since its beginning in 1903. As far as five-star hotels in Mumbai are concerned, the Taj Mahal Palace is definitely in a league of its own.

An architectural phenomenon, the hotel blendes together the Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles, and offers panoramic views of the glorious Arabian Sea. Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Mumbai is a majestic hotel that reflects the contemporary Indian influences along with stunning alabaster ceilings, elegant archways, onyx columns, hand-made silk carpets, sparkling chandeliers and a spectacular cantilever stairway.

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai features comprehensive assortment of paintings, and is an absolute authentic showcase of genuine artefacts. From impressive Belgian chandeliers to remarkable Goan Christian artefacts, the hotel integrates an array of artistic styles and tastes.

Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai has played hosts to the likes of The Beatles, Bill Clinton, Jacques Chirac, The Duke & Duchess of Kent, The Prince of Wales, Roger Moore, Deep Purple, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle and Barack Obama.

Features and Services

One of the legendary hotels of the Orient, Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Mumbai offers amenities that are in keeping with the most rigorous global standards.

The hotel has a state of art business centre that features the very latest in hi-tech broadband wireless internet connectivity, PC workstations, laptops, portable printers and colour copying.

Jiva Spa, a blend of ancient Indian know-how with modern therapies, features the finest in Indian rejuvenation therapies like aromatherapy massages, body scrubs and wraps. An experience at the splendid Jiva Spa enables the mesmerised guests feel the essence of traditional royal wellness and therapeutic treatments.

Guests at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Mumbai can access a range of other amenities and facilities like a swimming pool; a shopping arcade that features famous brands like Montblanc and Ravissant; and a book shop.


Accommodation

The Taj Mahal Palace has magnificently appointed suites and rooms, each festooned with original paintings and period furniture that radiate a sensation of old-world charm and elegance. These remarkable rooms and suites surely live up to the fantasy of royal splendour. The hotel’s rooms and suites include

Rooms
  • Tower Wing Rooms

  • Superior Rooms

  • Deluxe Rooms

  • Taj Club Rooms

  • Luxury Suites

  • Palace Wing Rooms

  • Luxury Grande Rooms

  • Taj Club Rooms
Suites
  • Executive Suites

  • Luxury Suites

  • Grand Luxury Suites
Dine and Drink

Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Mumbai is way ahead of other luxury hotels in Mumbai when it comes to food and wine. The hotel features award winning eating joints ranging from casual, all-day eateries to formal, elegant dining. Guests at the hotel can look forward to a wide variety of scrumptious dishes.

The hotel offers a matchless dining experience that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines while serving the conventional and contemporary favourites. Taj Mahal Palace’s dining and bar options include
  • Aquarius

  • Golden Dragon

  • Harbour Bar

  • La Patisserie

  • Masala Kraft

  • Sea Lounge

  • Shamiana

  • Souk

  • Starboard Bar

  • The Zodiac Grill

  • Wasabi by Morimoto

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