From the first impressions of the grand red-domed building that towers over the Gateway of India and the sparkling Arabian Sea, to the opulent design as you enter the lobby - you'll be wowed throughout your stay here. In the heart of the city, you're well postioned to explore the historic landmarks or to carry out your business ventures. After a sweaty day in the city, returning to the pool will feel heavenly, and you can chill by the poolside bar and cool down with a refreshing drink and a bite to eat. You certainly won't go hungry at this hotel, with options from fine-dining Japanese cuisine, to casual dim sum in the bar, and everything in between. With a butler service on-call at all times, anything you need to arrange whilst staying here won't be a problem, and if you opt for a Club Room or suite, the extra benefits are well worth it.
Amenities
Yoga
Babysitting service
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Where is it
Located in the Colaba area of Mumbai, opposite the Gatweway of India and overlooking the Arabian Sea. Distance from Mumbai International Airport: 15 miles.
Hotel information
285 rooms and suites, all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, 40-inch flat-screen TV, coffee/tea making facilities, and on-call butler services.
Luxury Rooms are windowless rooms located in the historic Palace Wing, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Luxury Grand City View Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Luxury Grand Poolside View Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Luxury Grand Sea View Rooms have 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people.
Taj Club Rooms are located on higher floors offering birds eye views of Mumbai, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.
Executive Suites offer views of downtown Mumbai and feature a separate living area, and bedroom with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Club Rooms and Executive Suites include: a one-way airport transfer - early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) - two pieces of ironing per stay - two hours access to meeting rooms (subject to availability) - newspapers - complimentary breakfast in the Sea Lounge or Aquarius - Access to the Palace Lounge which includes all-day soft and hot beverages, daily cocktail service, and high tea.
Wasabi by Morimoto (fine-dining Japanese restaurant, open for lunch and dinner). Golden Dragon (Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, open for lunch and dinner). Sea Loune (open for breakfast and high-tea, with continental and Indian offerings). Souk (Eastern-Mediterranean dining with panoramic views, open for lunch and dinner). Aquarius (poolside lounge and bar). Harbour Bar (drinks, bar snacks, and evening dim sum). La Patisserie (offering a selection of sweet and savoury treats). Shamiana (relaxed all-day dining restaurant, open 24 hours). 24-hour room service*.
Outdoor pool. 24-hour fitness centre. Spa and salon*. Yoga*.
Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Babysitting service*. Concierge. Valet parking*.
*Denotes local charge.
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A blissful and fun second stay!!
Jul 22, 2025MarcC1066London, United Kingdom
Ou second stay at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel formed the perfect conclusion to our fifth trip in India. I love relaxing in the hotels deep and large swimming pool. Views of the Arabian Sea never fail to enchant. Breakfast in the Sea Lounge was good - though service was rather chaotic this time and the hotel no longer presents diners with a stand of…
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Ou second stay at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel formed the perfect conclusion to our fifth trip in India. I love relaxing in the hotels deep and large swimming pool. Views of the Arabian Sea never fail to enchant. Breakfast in the Sea Lounge was good - though service was rather chaotic this time and the hotel no longer presents diners with a stand of pastries and breads. The bar is lots of fun, with a friendly and knowledgeable hostess who arranges the perfect martinis for us. We enjoyed the Japanese Restaurant for the second time and the new Indian Restaurant, though we were less impressed by the Lebanese Restaurant. We enjoyed walking around Bombay to view some of the historic buildings and the nearby museum. We also found the one of our London Clubs has a reciprocal arrangement with the Bombay Yacht Club, just 2 minutes walk away so we enjoyed drinks there and a tour of the Club.
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Amazing experience
Jul 21, 2025Amna A
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay specifically ( Sandeep Ghuge, Shubham and Mandar). I would like to sincerely thank them for their exceptional service and warm hospitality during my stay. Everyone was kind, professional, and always ready to help, which made my experience truly enjoyable.
The room was clean,…
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The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay specifically ( Sandeep Ghuge, Shubham and Mandar). I would like to sincerely thank them for their exceptional service and warm hospitality during my stay. Everyone was kind, professional, and always ready to help, which made my experience truly enjoyable.
The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.
The location was very convenient.
The amenities, including [e.g. breakfast, spa, pool], were excellent. Overall, I had a pleasant experience and would consider staying again. Thank you for your hospitality!
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Another perfect stay…….
Jul 21, 2025NIGEL G
We first stayed at the Taj circa 2010 and it’s been our Mumbai “home“ ever since. It’s the perfect venue to adjust to the Indian climate and to recover from a long flight. We usually book a 4 night stay before onward travel to another Indian destination and to date our other destinations have included Kerala, Udaipur, Jodphur, Kolkata & Haridiwar.…
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We first stayed at the Taj circa 2010 and it’s been our Mumbai “home“ ever since. It’s the perfect venue to adjust to the Indian climate and to recover from a long flight. We usually book a 4 night stay before onward travel to another Indian destination and to date our other destinations have included Kerala, Udaipur, Jodphur, Kolkata & Haridiwar. Then we have further 4 night stint before flying home to the UK.
You are always greeted with the warmest of welcomes - the rooms are maintained to an exceptional standard both in terms of decor and cleanliness. The hotel is beautiful and obviously very historic.
Breakfast in the Sea Lounge is the perfect start to the day, best always to arrive early as there can be a que for a table - the tables with a sea view are always the most popular!
Without any hesitation whatsoever, Aquarius is our absolute favourite as an eating venue, both for lunch and dinner. The non-veg club sandwich is the go-to favoured lunch option - the vegetarian option is pretty good but the non-veg variant just pips it at the post! The atmosphere in Aquarius in the evenings is unrivalled - relaxing, excellent service, evening entertainment, the complete package!
Especial thanks, as always, go to Vaibhav, Rajesh & Sandeep (who are a part of team Aquarius) who took particular care of us……. again! Vaibhav chose on our behalf a selection of Indian dishes for us to sample each evening which were absolutely delicious! If Vaibhav was on a break day then Sandeep or Rajesh stepped in to ensure we were well looked after. We have known Vaibhav and Rajesh since day 1 and we consider them both and Sandeep as friends, not simply hotel staff - and we keep in touch with Vaibhav and Rajesh in between visits too. Acknowledgements also go to Parwinder and Vinnu - we got to know Parwinder last year and Vinnu is another long serving member of staff whom we have known since our first visit. And we must not forget Anil (who now works in the Sea Lounge) and Babu (who now works in Shamiana) who we have also known since day 1 when they both used to work for team Aquarius and whom we also consider friends and always catch up with when we are at the Taj.
Thanks also to Abakesh (Chambers Bar) who ensured our favourite cocktail was made to our preferred recipe and to Abakesh (Reservations) who reserved a stunning suite for us upon our return from Hardiawar!
Finally, thanks to Neyhall and Esther - not only beautifully talented musicians and singers but also beautiful people - always lovely to catch up with them both during and after their performances!
Another perfect stay and we look forward to returning to Mumbai in March 2026…. until then…..
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Best hotel for a reason!!
Jul 20, 2025Dream51213886202Vadodara, India
The most amazing hotel..
The best in terms of everything!!
Hospitality..warmth..food..and best part was amazing heritage walk and art gallery!
Seaside lounge is the best place for breakfast and
Golden dragon is the best Chinese food you can have!
Jul 19, 2025Inspire20612387943
It was excellent experience to explore the history and services of Taj Mahal palace hotel. Excellent hotel from the point of view of location, service and their hospitality. House keeping services are above expectation.
A blissful and fun second stay!!