Taj Mahal Hotel, Bombay

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 ...
...the distinct fragrance of the Taj is something ill never forget. The quality of the food, (any restaurant) in Taj was amazing and the variety of dishes leaves you dissatisfied because you can’t order all!! I attended my conference in the hotel itself and the conf. room was spectacular, pretty much like the massive meeting rooms you see on TV. The Gym and other facilities like Sauna, Steam, etc were a joy to experience as well. My company paid about ... 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 months ...
...Mumbai restaurant). The Taj is in a good location if you want to be in downtown Mumbai - will save you 90 minutes in a taxi compared to being out by the airport. However, many people might find it distressing or uncomfortable to leave the hotel on foot due to the large number of beggars and hawkers who are drawn to the area around the hotel. If you've been to India a lot you may be used to that but for first time visitors it can be upsetting. In ... 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' ...
...coffee tasted delicious. The rooms are cosy, remembering that this is a 100 year old building, the architecture and service make up for the room which I felt was on the smallish side. The bathroom is small with a shower-over-bath which I'm not very fond of, but the shower was excellent nonetheless. The swimming pool is a nice retreat from Mumbai's hectic streets. I'd recommend this hotel as a one-off experience to anyone, not ideally located for ... Read review