The Taj Mahal Palace

One of India’s most celebrated hotels, The Taj Mahal Palace, was the star of the BBC’s Hotel India programme – a behind-the-scenes documentary. This iconic Indo-Saracenic hotel was built in 1903 and is conveniently located in the up-market South Colaba district of Mumbai, overlooking Mumbai’s harbour and the imposing Gateway of India arch that was built to commemorate George V’s visit to India.

The 560 rooms and suites are spread among the original Heritage Wing and the latterly added modern Tower Wing. While the elegant, gracious rooms in the ‘Heritage Wing’ combine period furniture with original artworks and state-of-the-art amenities, the Tower Wing rooms sport a distinctly modern and contemporary feel. The luxuriously appointed suites, which have played host to visiting heads of state and celebrities, are renowned for their unique themes and opulent décor and capture the essence of high living. Upgrade to one of the suites to experience what it was like to live like a Maharaja as guests are waited on by the resourceful butlers.

The Taj Mahal Palace offers guests a varied dining experience from traditional Japanese cuisine with a modern flair at the Wasabi by Morimoto, the finest of European cuisine at the Zodiac Grill, the signature Golden Dragon restaurant with its authentic Sichuan cuisine to modern contemporary Indian cuisine at the Masala Kraft. Famous drinking spots at the hotel include The Harbour Bar – Mumbai’s first licensed bar and Starboard – the lively maritime bar serving Indian and imported brews and the finest of wines from around the world. Other facilities at the historic Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai include an outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness centre, and the J Wellness Circle, which offers a range of Ayurvedic and aroma therapies.