Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Taj Lake Palace was built in 1746 by Maharana Jagat Singh II as his summer residence. Set on an island in Lake Pichola, this de luxe hotel offers shaded gardens and terraces as well as wonderful views of the City Palace and the Aravalli mountains. All rooms and suites are individually designed to capture a different mood and period. There are several dining options including the opportunity to dine on a 150-yearold royal barge.
Features:
83 rooms, 3 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, gym, spa, yoga facilities.
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Once the residence of the Jaipur royal family, the Rambagh Palace is a fine example of grand and ornate Rajput architecture. Set in 19 hectares of beautiful, landscaped Mughal gardens, all of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites are elegantly furnished. Built in 1835, the Rambagh Palace offers regal dining options as well as atmospheric private dining venues set against the stunning backdrop of the palace for an intimate meal.
Features:
78 rooms, 4 restaurants, bar, indoor & outdoor swimming pool, Jiva spa, gym, yoga.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, Umaid Bhawan Palace is the last of the great palaces of India. The sandstone monument was conceived on the grandest possible scale, in the fashionable art deco style of the1930s, and served as the principal residence of the Jodhpur royal family. In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the palace offers its guests a taste of royal living.
Features:
64 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, indoor & outdoor pools, squash court, tennis lawn, yoga studio, billiards room, spa, gym, library.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Located in the lush surroundings of Lutyens’ Delhi, the landmark Taj Mahal, New Delhi offers a unique blend of comfort and discreet service with stunning aerial views, all within close proximity of heritage wonders and commercial hubs. The dining options are exemplary: sample contemporary gourmet Indian cuisine at Varq, savour award-winning Japanese fare at Wasabi, try the much celebrated House of Ming or dine at The Grill Room located on the rooftop.
Features:
292 rooms, 6 restaurants, 1 bar, outdoor swimming pool, spa, terrace garden.
Taj Palace New Delhi
Spread over 2.5 hectares of lush gardens in the heart of the city, Taj Palace New Delhi is ideally located close to the seat of the government, the commercial hub of Gurgaon, and domestic and international airports. The hotel has hosted royalty, heads of state and high-profile conferences. All rooms feature deep soaking bathtubs and memory foam beds, and its multiaward-winning restaurants serve Chinese, European and Indian cuisines.
Features:
403 rooms, 4 restaurants, 2 bars, outdoor swimming pool, gym, 9-hole putting green, spa.
Taj Swarna, Amritsar
The Taj Swarna is a stylish and contemporary hotel located in the very heart of Amritsar. The 157 spacious rooms blend an elegant ambience with state-of-the-art amenities and a stylish decor. A selection of dining options are available,
from the all-day dining restaurant serving a variety of Indian and international cuisines to the Chinese Room, which draws its influence from the Sichuan and Cantonese provinces.
Features:
157 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, swimming pool, spa, gym.
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Built in 1903, this gracious and iconic hotel is located in south Mumbai, opposite the Gateway of India. A treasure trove of invaluable artworks and antiques, guests at the hotel have included royalty and heads of state. The hotel complex
houses the Taj Mahal Palace and the more contemporary Taj Mahal Tower. Service levels are superb and guestrooms are comfortable and luxuriously furnished.
Features:
543 rooms, 6 restaurants, bar, coffee lounge, patisserie, outdoor swimming pool, gym, spa.
Taj Green Cove Resort & Spa, Kovalam, Kerala
This tranquil resort is located on a hill facing the glistening Arabian Sea. The granite stone cottages with elephant-grass thatched roofs combine local heritage with contemporary decor and feature private balconies. The resort has its own lagoon and a nine-hole putting green as well as a range of other leisure activities including archery and cycling.
Features:
59 rooms, 3 restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, nine-hole putting green, spa.
Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad
The Taj Falaknuma Palace, originally the royal guesthouse of Nizam of Hyderabad, has been converted into an opulent hotel displaying a rare blend of original Italian and Tudor architecture. This imposing palace-hotel features stylish rooms and suites overlooking the perfectly manicured gardens and courtyard. For a truly special welcome, arrive at the hotel in a luxury horse-drawn carriage.
Features:
60 rooms, 2 restaurants, bar, unique dining experiences, swimming pool, Jiva spa, library, billiards room.
Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa, Coorg
Perched on a hillside near Madikeri town in Coorg (Kodagu), Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa sprawls across a rugged mountain amid 73 hectares of rainforest. Rooms are stylishly decorated, featuring modern amenities and rainforest views. Tours and nature walks can be arranged as well as cooking lessons and alternative dining experiences within the grounds.
Features:
63 cottages and villas, 4 restaurants, bar, outdoor pool, temperature controlled indoor pool, gym, activity centre, spa.
Taj Malabar Resort & Spa, Kochi
Situated on Willingdon island, the Taj Malabar Resort & Spa offers panoramic views of Kochi (Cochin) harbour and the Keralan backwaters. The guestrooms and suites, with their teak flooring and charming artefacts, reflect the region’s heritage. The resort’s choice of restaurants serve local and international cuisine,
with a dedicated seafood restaurant styled as a traditional rice boat overlooking the ocean.
Features:
95 rooms, 4 restaurants, bar, infinity pool, spa, beauty salon, games room.
Taj Connemara, Chennai
Chennai’s only heritage hotel, the Taj Connemara has recently reopened after a
year-long restoration and redesign. With a history of over 120 years, Taj has combined contemporary interior design with south Indian colonial style. The new design features luxuriously furnished bedrooms with four-poster beds, both formal and informal dining options and a large atrium garden.
Features:
155 rooms and suites, restaurant, atrium garden, swimming pool, spa, gym.
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