Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is a luxury hotel located on the Colaba peninsula in Mumbai. The hotel is one of the most recognized city landmarks. The Taj, as it is often called, was named after the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The Taj was built in 1903 by conglomerate corporation Tata. The architect, Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya D.N. Mirza, designed the Taj in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style.
One of the most iconic features of the Taj is its central floating staircase. It is also noted for being the first hotel in India to have electricity and elevators.
The Taj has hosted famous clientele from around the world. Figures like Lord Mountbatten and Bill Clinton have stayed at the hotel. A number of movies have been shot in and around the hotel. Most recently, Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" was filmed at the Taj.
Visitors who do not book a room at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel can still glimpse the interior by visiting one of the hotel bars, the hotel restaurant or shopping mall. A heritage tour of the hotel is also available.
Many tourists choose to enjoy the view of the Taj from the Gateway of India, which is located nearby.
The Taj was built in 1903 by conglomerate corporation Tata. The architect, Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya D.N. Mirza, designed the Taj in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style.
One of the most iconic features of the Taj is its central floating staircase. It is also noted for being the first hotel in India to have electricity and elevators.
The Taj has hosted famous clientele from around the world. Figures like Lord Mountbatten and Bill Clinton have stayed at the hotel. A number of movies have been shot in and around the hotel. Most recently, Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" was filmed at the Taj.
Visitors who do not book a room at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel can still glimpse the interior by visiting one of the hotel bars, the hotel restaurant or shopping mall. A heritage tour of the hotel is also available.
Many tourists choose to enjoy the view of the Taj from the Gateway of India, which is located nearby.
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Sight Name: Taj Mahal Hotel
Sight Location: Mumbai, India (See walking tours in Mumbai)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mumbai, India (See walking tours in Mumbai)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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