The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai|History and full overview of the hotel.
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
ApolloBunder, Colaba
Mumbai 400 001
History:-
The Company was incorporated in 1902 and it opened its first hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai, in 1903. The original building of the hotel was commissioned by Tata. Its doors opened to guests on 16 December 1903.
It is widely believed that Jamsetji Tata decided to build the hotel after he was refused entry to one of the city's grand hotels of the time, Watson's Hotel as it was restricted to z"whites only". However, this story has been challenged by many commentators who suggest that Tata was most unlikely to have been concerned with 'revenge' against his British adversaries. Instead, the Taj was built at the urging of editor of The times of India who felt a hotel "worthy of Bombay" was needed and as a "gift to the city he loved" by Tata.
The original Indian architects were Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza, and the project was completed by an English engineer, W. A. Chambers. The builder was Khansaheb Sorabji Ruttonji Contractor who also designed and built its famous central floating staircase. The cost of construction was £250,000 (£127 million in 2008 prices).
2008 Mumbai Attack:-
Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was specifically chosen by Lashkar-e- Taiba, a terror group who attacked multiple targets, for an attack so that it will be "striking a blow against a symbol of Indian wealth and progress". The hotel was attacked on 26 November 2008.
Indian commandos killed the terrorist barricaded in the hotel. At least 31 died at the Taj. Approximately 450 people were staying in the Taj Mahal Palace and Hotel at the time of the seizure.The less-damaged sections of the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower hotel reopened on 21 December 2008. It took several months to rebuild the popular heritage section of the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel.
General Information :-
Owner :- Indian Hotels Company Ltd.
Floor count :- 6 floors in the Taj Mahal Palace, 20 floor in Taj Mahal Towe.
No of rooms:- 560
Price of rooms:- ( 357$-$20,000 )
No of suites:- 44
No of restaurants :- 9
No of employees:- 1600
Room Facilities :-
- Air Conditioned
- Satellite Television
- International Direct Dial Telephone
- Private Bathroom
- Hairdryers
- Mini Bar
- Safe Deposit Box
- 24 Hour Room Service
- High Speed Internet Access
- Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
Hotel Facilities :-
- Travel Desk
- Doctor On Call
- Laundry Service
- Concierge Desk
- Luggage Storage
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Postal/Parcel Service
- Currency Exchange Counter
- Baby Sitting Service(On Request)
- Airport Shuttle Service(On Request)
Corporate & Celebration Events :-
Imagine conducting discussions and debating future strategy with a view of the Gateway of India. The tastefully decorated, modern and advanced business centre and conference rooms are equipped with updated communication and business equipment and resources, along with discreet hospitality to allow your meetings to be most productive. Provisions can be made for small meetings up to large conclaves of 500- plus people. Along with Corinthian pillars and crystal chandeliers, the latest technology, high-end conferencing requirements and remote controlled facilities seamlessly coexist with a classic style.
Masterpieces from the Collection of the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Stretching back to 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, enjoys one of the grandest histories of any building in South Asia. The art at the Taj has always been a defining feature of the hotel. Adorning corridors, public spaces and the grand suites, the art collection traces the history of Indian modern and contemporary art since the mid-20th century.
Since being founded in 1963, the Taj Art Gallery has operated at the heart of all art-related activities at the property. For many decades this gallery was one of the most important spaces in the country for artists to display their work. The re-opening of the Taj Art Gallery in 2016, with its strategic location in the heart of the city’s art district, coincides with a moment of great artistic activity in India, especially amongst emerging artists working with painting, sculpture and a range of experimental media.
Stretching back to 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, enjoys one of the grandest histories of any building in South Asia. The art at the Taj has always been a defining feature of the hotel. Adorning corridors, public spaces and the grand suites, the art collection traces the history of Indian modern and contemporary art since the mid-20th century.
Since being founded in 1963, the Taj Art Gallery has operated at the heart of all art-related activities at the property. For many decades this gallery was one of the most important spaces in the country for artists to display their work. The re-opening of the Taj Art Gallery in 2016, with its strategic location in the heart of the city’s art district, coincides with a moment of great artistic activity in India, especially amongst emerging artists working with painting, sculpture and a range of experimental media.
Hotels & Restaurants Award:-
2019
Conde Nast Traveller UK & US Readers Choice Awards, #9 Hotel in Asia (September 2019)
Conde Nast Traveller India Readers Choice Awards, #9 Hotel in India (October 2019)
Conde Nast Traveller India Readers Choice Awards, #9 Hotel in India (October 2019)
2018
DestinAsian Reader’s Choice Awards, Best Hotel in India (February 2018)
S. Pellegrino List – Top 50 Restaurants in Asia, Ranked ‘Wasabi by Morimoto’, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai as No. 49 (April 2018)
National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s, Far Flung Fancy 2018 (June 2018)
Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers Traveller Awards 2018 #4 in the World’s Top Hotels & #2 In Asia & India (September 2018)
India Wine Awards 2018, The Chambers (September 2018)
Distinguished Restaurant Award by Rocheston 2018, Harbour Bar (September 2018)
Conde Nast Traveller US Readers Choice Awards 2018, Top 50 Hotels in the World (October 2018).
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