The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai to be re-opened

Ratan Tata's promise made to the world in 2008 has been a compelling force and a testament to the Taj Group's commitment to resurrecting India's original luxury hotel. And as promised the hotel will continue to benchmark the best in hospitality and service.

Speaking at a preview press conference, Raymond Bickson, Managing Director, Indian Hotels Company Limited, said, "Today, we have fulfilled our promise of rebuilding the Taj to its former glory. The Taj Mahal has always reinvented itself and its storied past which makes it the icon that it is. The palace wing has been lovingly and painstakingly restored, and we will now offer our guests an even more customized experience. It is a befitting tribute to the spirit and resilience that is The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the hotel. As India celebrates its 64th year of independence, we warmly welcome our guests, old and new to the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel."

The reinvigorated Palace wing comes with a warm arrival arrangement and stunning stay experiences. All our guests in the Palace wing will experience the highly attentive and personalized "Palace Butler Service" where the butler will discreetly and efficiently, guide guests to the pleasures that lie within and outside the walls. The Palace Lounge will be a private retreat; exclusively for residents of the

Palace wing, for a cup of perfectly brewed tea or coffee; an evening cocktail or after hour chocolate and cognac. Guests can look forward to an indulgent customized bath experience, in the most luxuriously appointed bathrooms. High end technology and interactive multimedia systems at the touch of a button ensure that guest's experiences are wired for efficiency and comfort. Taj Club rooms and suites come with chauffeur-driven luxurious Jaguar transfers.