The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai
“Harbourfront palace beacon”
Vibe
Under a 240-foot red dome, a cantilevered staircase and onyx columns anchor an enduring hub of Mumbai society.
“Harbourfront palace beacon”
Commissioned in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, featuring Indo-Saracenic arches and a 240-foot central red dome.
Generations of Mumbai society gather for afternoon tea at Sea Lounge and historic Harbour Bar drinks.
Palace Wing suites provide dedicated round-the-clock butler service, Italian marble baths, and Palace Lounge privileges.
Facing the Gateway of India in Colaba, steps from the harbour front and vibrant neighbourhood lanes.
Rooms
Palace Wing suites pair high ceilings and period furnishings with Italian marble bathrooms, original Indian artwork, and round-the-clock butler service.
Wellness
Traditional Ayurvedic bodywork and steam showers at J Wellness Circle complement a landscaped outdoor pool set within private courtyard loungers.
Backstory
Industrialist Jamsetji Tata opened the landmark in 1903, creating India's first luxury hotel well before the neighboring Gateway was built.
Eat & drink
Afternoon tea at Sea Lounge overlooks the harbour, while The Harbour Bar pours cocktails under Mumbai's very first liquor license.
The neighborhood
Set directly on Apollo Bunder's waterfront, the promenade faces the Gateway of India with Colaba's vibrant shopping lanes just behind.
The app
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