PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Overlooking the squawking seagulls swooping over the Gateway and Bay of Bengal, above the snaking queues waiting to board the boats to Elephanta Caves, the Palace enjoys the best location in south Mumbai.
- Aside from the views there’s the proximity to heritage sights, including the delights of Khala Ghoda, with its trendy boutiques and excellent restaurants a five to 10-minute stroll away.
- The Taj Mahal Palace opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark.
- The Taj Mahal Palace has 10 restaurants serving both local and international culinary dishes. Exclusive private dining experiences can also be arranged at the Chef’s Studio.
- Discover the story behind every pillar of The Taj Mahal Palace, overlooking the epochal Gateway of India. The hotel’s 285 rooms and suites, in the Palace wing, blend old-world charm and modern facilities.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
Explore the inner Beauty of Mumbai with a Stay at Taj Hotels. Modernity and a rich Colonial heritage coexist in India’s city of dreams. Its illustrious past as one of the subcontinent’s prime hubs of trade lends it an infectious vibe that is inimitable. Get ready to be swept away by the infectious energy of this island city and its residents.
Bandra is home to hundreds of boutiques by fresh and upcoming homegrown designers. Find Indo-fusion wear, avant-garde styles, statement jewellery and unique accessories in tiny stores tucked away in Bandra’s leafy lanes. Linking Road, the prinicipal shopping street, is home to some high-end international labels too.
Mumbai hides a wealth of culture beneath its steel-and-glass veneer. Its many museums, such as the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sanghralaya, are caretakers of a range of rare finds and notable masterpieces apart from being architectural marvels themselves.
The city, despite moving forward, has pockets that ooze quiet, old-world charm, like Horniman Circle, a huge garden surrounded by a ring of stunning architecture. The old villages, like Khotachiwadi and Ranwar, retain a quaint feel, and allow you a glimpse into a simpler pace of life.
Cycle through British Mumbai early in the morning, when you can have the city mostly to yourself. Set your own pace and see Colaba as it wakes up to a new day, take in the gorgeous sight of the fountain at Hutatma Chowk and pedal through Ballard Estate, the heart of Mumbai’s Colonial quarter.
Mumbai’s thriving theatre industry attracts the best performers from across the country. Watch a play at Prithvi Theatre, one of the city’s most storied venues, or at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), which has a sterling roster of performances throughout the year.
Colaba Causeway is downtown Mumbai’s prime shopping district, and is a great place at which to find everything, from brass antiques and vintage clocks to colourful stoles, scarves, and more. Treasures from across the country find their way here, and finding the right price is an experience in itself!
Take a harbour cruise from the Gateway of India to see Mumbai’s famous landmarks from the Arabian Sea. Sail the high seas with the wind in your hair and watch the sun set as the city lights start glittering behind you. You can also hire a yacht or a speedboat for a memorable sundowner.
Sprawled out over three million square feet, this mammoth retail space in Lower Parel is home to some of the biggest names in fashion and beauty. Calvin Klein, Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Zara, Bobbi Brown, M.A.C. – you name it, and you’ll find it here. Be prepared to make a day of it.
Chat with one of our expert travel designers today to begin planning your perfect vacation
Call: +852 9465 4577
Email: [email protected]
Cosseting guests in old-fashioned grandeur, Mumbai’s most iconic hotel is much loved by its well-heeled and glossy locals. Generations have celebrated life’s milestones here, making this more than just the city’s best luxury hotel, but part of its beating heart. The very first Taj hotel, yet the flagship of the group does not feel part of a chain. This ornately layered Baroque imitation of a Rajput palace, described as ‘saracenic revival architecture’, was built by founder Jamsetji Tata as a two-finger salute to the authorities after he was denied access to the city’s then top hotel.
The Taj Mahal Palace opened in Mumbai, then Bombay, in 1903, giving birth to the country’s first harbour landmark. The recently trademarked flagship hotel overlooks the majestic Gateway of India. This legendary luxury hotel has played host to kings, dignitaries and eminent personalities from across the globe, and is acknowledged as a world leader in hospitality. Each of the rooms 285 rooms & suites are a striking blend of nostalgic elegance, rich history and modern facilities. Strategically located in Mumbai’s prime historical and commercial hub, The Taj Mahal Palace is walking distance from Colaba Causeway, known for its touristy tiny roadside shops.
The two quite separate wings give two very different experiences: the original Heritage rooms feature more old-fashioned décor with dark-wood furniture and smaller windows with heavy drapes. The more contemporary Tower rooms, located in the high-rise adjacent to the original hotel, are more impressive, with their gleaming floors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. These don’t have the historical atmosphere but they really make the most of the views, and the contemporary décor is nicer, not to mention the better rates. Both parts are linked directly off the lobby, and share the same facilities. Bathrooms, regardless of wing, are great. Overall there are the usual amenities you expect from a five-star hotel: coffee and tea-making facilities, television, air-conditioning, plus the butler service that makes the truly top-end Indian hotels such a treat.
Luxury Room
These cozy rooms located in the historic Palace Wing are the gateway to a memorable experience. Perfect for meditation, these windowless rooms offer you complete tranquillity. Designed for our jet-setting business travellers who require silence.
Luxury Grande Room City View
These rooms are located in the Palace Wing on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. They exude an aura of the old-world charm and elegance. These rooms are adorned with delicate Rajput bay-windows, offering spectacular views of the poolside or the bustling Mumbai city. Includes butler service and complimentary WiFi for four devices.
Luxury Grande Room Sea View
These rooms have an old world charm with the delicate Rajput bay-windows that offer spectacular views of the Arabian Sea or the Gateway of India. Includes butler service and WiFi for four devices.
Taj Club Room City View
These immaculately planned rooms offer an exclusive host of amenities such as access to the Palace Lounge butler service happy hours 1 way airport transfer, ironing of two garments per stay, WiFi for four devices.
Executive Suite 1 Bedroom City View
This 70 sqm suite has a separate bedroom, living area and a spacious bathroom. It includes access to the Palace Lounge, Taj Club facilities, butler service, 1 way airport transfer.
Taj Club Room Sea View
These immaculately planned rooms offer an exclusive host of amenities such as access to the Palace Lounge butler service happy hours 1 way airport transfer, ironing of two garments per stay, WiFi for four devices.
Luxury Suite 1 Bedroom City View
These picturesque thematic suites have a spacious living area and bedroom. These include access to the Palace Lounge, Taj Club facilities, butler service, 1 way airport transfer.
Grande Luxury Suite 1 Bedroom Sea View
These picturesque thematic suites have a spacious living area and bedroom. These include access to the Palace Lounge, Taj Club facilities, butler service, 1 way airport transfer.
Signature Suite
These storied suites each have a unique history and offer breath-taking views of the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. Choose from the traditional Rajput Suite to the maritime-themed Bell Tower Suite or the magnificent duplex Ravi Shankar Suite. Adorned with original artefacts, each suite is a treasure trove of art and sculpture waiting to be explored.
The Tata Suite
Created in the honor of our Founder, The Tata Suite is an extravagance of exotic artefacts, lush carpets, priceless paintings, authentic colonial furniture and fine architectural detailing. A salute to the spirit that created it!
The Taj Mahal Palace has 10 restaurants serving both local and international culinary dishes. Exclusive private dining experiences can also be arranged at the Chef’s Studio. There’s a choice of two bars, and four restaurants: Masala Kraft for classic and modern Indian cuisine, Wasabi by Morimoto for Japanese seafood, Souk on the Tower rooftop for Eastern Mediterranean, and Golden Dragon for Asian. The latter totally knocked my socks off – crispy prawn dumplings, Beijing duck, steamed sea bass tossed with ginger, chilli, spring onions and soya were all utterly delectable. It has the best breakfast too, typical of five-star Indian hotels: a huge array of fresh cut fruit, yogurts, cereals, pastries, cold cuts. Eggs boiled, fried, poached or Benedict, and whatever else you fancy. Or skip the Western and watch the chef prepare a crispy dosa, or help yourself to idly and sambar.
Masala Kraft
Masala Kraft is the speciality Indian restaurant. Hand ground spices and traditional recipes spell magic on one’s palate as they blend culinary innovations with traditional methods. Catering to varying palates, Masala Kraft features an array of menus including the Masala Mumbai Tiffin, Wine Paired Menu and the Health Menu. The menu bursts with recipes seasoned with local spices, dry powders accompanied with flavored chutneys and indulgent.
Golden Dragon
Golden Dragon at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, is known for its talented chefs and exotic Sichuan and Cantonese preparations. Most notable specialities include the Sunday Dim Sum Brunch buffet with extensive varieties of succulent dim sums, and the live kitchen plating of authentic delicacies like Peking Duck and Beggar’s Chicken.
Shamiana
Shamiana, the original coffee shop of the city, offers an all-day dining experience with an international a la carte menu to suit every mood and palate, from breakfast through to dinner. To start the day Shamiana serves an elaborate buffet breakfast daily. The restaurant embraces a refined ease with its relaxed environment, fresh comfort food and service that is sincere and warm. Sumptuous weekend brunches focusing on interactive experiences along with a daily blackboard of curated dishes add to the experience.
Harbour Bar
The Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace is Mumbai’s first licensed lounge bar. Savour fine malts, exclusive wines, exotic cocktails and delectable global tapas in an intimate setting with cosy seating. Don’t miss From the Harbour since 1933, the signature cocktail from the Prohibition Era.
The sense of space and breadth of facilities is the perfect antidote to dense and busy Colaba. Arguably, it has best swimming pool in south Mumbai, the best high tea, the best Asian restaurant, the best (albeit expensive) hotel shops. Service is phenomenal. Staff exude a palpable sense of pride and joy to be working here, and the memorial to all those who lost their lives protecting guests in the 2011 terrorist siege, including the hotel dog Lucy, is a moving tribute to the sense of family that permeates the Palace.
Pool
The hotel has a large outdoor resort-style pool.
Spa
The brand new Jiva Spa creates a sanctuary in the midst of a bustling metro and gives you a soothing blend of contemporary massages and aromatherapy for holistic rejuvenation. Inspired by ancient Indian healing wisdom, JIVA believes that a spa unfolds a holistic path of life. Spread over 6,500 sq ft, the JIVA has multiple treatment rooms, a traditional Hammam and a Dead Sea Soak among other unique offerings.
Area & Location
Area, Country
Mumbai, India
Nearest Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
Local Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Time Change
GMT +5.5
Language
Hindi
Best time to go
October to March
Related Hotels
With a view overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Bandra Worli Sea Link, Taj Lands End, Mumbai is a luxury 5-star deluxe hotel, located in…
Experience traditional elegance with a modern touch at The St. Regis Mumbai. Situated in Lower Parel, in Mumbai's tallest building, our five-star hotel brings the…
Fairmont Jaipur, an ode to the royal history of the Mughals and Rajput imperials of yore, is the first endeavor by the Fairmont Hotels and…
Suján Rajmahal Palace is one of the oldest and most treasured palaces in Jaipur. Located at the heart of Rajasthan’s bustling capital it is an…
Nestled on the borders of world renowned Ranthambore National Park Suján Sher Bagh Bagh transports you to the 1920s, evoking life on safari during the…
Vana is luxury destination wellness retreat located in the Northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills. The state-of-the-art facilities include an outdoor pool,…
The latest addition to Alila's luxury portfolio, Alila Fort Bishangarh in the small village of Bishangarh near Jaipur, offers a perfect escape from it all.…
The Imperial is a beautiful hotel with an old colonial and art deco feel, set right in the heart of New Delhi. The Imperial is…
Wildflower Hall was once the estate of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum, and is located about 13kms from the hill station of Shimla on top of…
Built in the style of a grand Maharaja's palace, The Leela Palace Udaipur evokes the mystique of a bygone age where refined service and regal…
Taj Mahal, New Delhi, located in the heart of the city, stands as tribute to legendary hospitality and service, complementing the broad leafy boulevards of…
The Serai, Jaisalmer, our luxurious desert camp and spa, close to the medieval city of Jaisalmer is a spectacular getaway. Set on a 100-acre private…
The Oberoi Amarvilas Agra Hotel is located in Agra. The property is ideal for the leisure traveller. The Taj Mahal monument is a mere 600…
Hill stations are always earned, as they have been right since the good old school summers. In Himachal Pradesh, otherwise known as Devbhumi, the Land…
The luxurious Taj Palace, New Delhi, is spread out over six acres of lush gardens in the heart of India’s capital city. It is an…
