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Things You Wanted to Know about the Iconic Taj Hotel Mumbai

Devika Khosla

Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

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Click

Take picture of the iconic golden dome of the hotel from the Gateway of India.

Eat

Enjoy a delicious meal at any of the hotel’s highly recognized restaurants.

See

Appreciate works of art by noted artists at the Taj Art Gallery.

Do

Take a walk around the hotel with the staff that will regale you with stories!

Trivia

During World War I, the hotel was converted in to a 600-bed hospital.

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Opposite the magnificent Gateway of India and facing the expanse of the Arabian Sea, the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel or Taj Mumbai as it’s commonly referred to, is one of the most iconic hotels in Mumbai. It has hosted several heads of states, world leaders and even royalty.

All About the Taj Hotel Mumbai

Taj Hotel Mumbai

Taj Mumbai is the flagship property of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and prides itself in the 5 star luxuries it offers guests that makes it a leader amongst hotels in Mumbai. There are two buildings that comprise Taj Mumbai, namely the Taj Mahal Palace and the Tower, both distinctly different in their architectural styles.

Taj Hotel Mumbai boasts of 550 grand rooms and suites complete with an exhaustive list of amenities. Available on both smoking and non-smoking floors, the spacious interiors include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, Posturepedic mattresses, pillow and bath menus and plush bathrobes and slippers for the added comfort of guests.

Facilities at The Taj Hotel Mumbai

Taj Hotel Mumbai - room

The list of amenities in endless and probably the longest among hotels in Mumbai! They include a spa, outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre concierge service and multilingual staff, safe deposit lockers and 24-hour laundry, to name a select few.

Along with the Taj Mumbai’s amenities and facilities, the hotel is known for its restaurants that are often frequented by politicians and celebrities. These include the fine-dining specialty restaurants Wasabi by Morimoto (Japanese), Golden Dragon (Chinese), Masala Kraft (Contemporary Indian) and Souk (Eastern Mediterranean) in addition to Shamiana, the 24-hour coffee shop.

Why Taj?

What makes the award-winning Taj Hotel Mumbai a popular accommodation choice other than its central location, is the signature hospitality that guests receive irrespective of whether they’re just visiting or staying here.