Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay > Reviews

Advantages: Great decoration, Very Cleanly
Disadvantages: Crowded Place

...which was part of the Taj restaurant package, I went on and looked around, the poverty, illiteracy and leprosy does exist but in a very smaller percentage than expected, as long as being welcome is concerned the moment I entered Taj I felt like a VIP, I’m still to feel that way I any other Asian Hotel. I was left flabbergasted at the decoration and the size of the Taj, its lobby was massive and the receptionist and baggage boys were unbelievable courteous. ... Read review

Advantages: At least you can say you've stayed at one of the world's most famous hotels
Disadvantages: The rooms were nothing special.

...dragged me along to the Taj for afternoon tea as a 'must do' experience. We sat and looked at the India gate and the sea and it was like being in a time warp to old England. To tell the truth it was less a matter of opulence and great service and more a reminder of Lymington-on-Sea yacht club. However, it was instilled in me that this was the most famous hotel in India. So when I discovered that I'd be staying there on a business trip about 18 ... Read review

Advantages: Fabulous sea view, Architecture
Disadvantages: Crowded location

Built in 1903, the Taj Mahal Hotel is a landmark on the waterfront next to the Gateway of India situated near the banking and shopping area. This world famous hotel has beautiful Gothic architecture and old world ambience as well as many modern facilities and services.Reputed for its unique architecture, with corridors that resemble art galleries, no two rooms in this wing are alike. The old wing has standard rooms, seafacing rooms and superior rooms, ... Read review

Advantages: Good location, beautiful building and cosy rooms
Disadvantages: Very expensive!

I stayed here recently and felt that it was the perfect end to a great but exhausting trip around India. I booked into the Tower but was upgraded to the Tiger Club in the Palace which was a nice treat. The Palace is stunning and you should just look up the staircase, even if you can't afford to stay there. The restaurants are heavenly, we went all out and ate at Zodiac Grill, it claims to be India's top restaurant and we concurred! The 'snake coffee' ... Read review