The Taj is Mumbai’s most prestigious hotel. Still, apart from the ultra-pricey Morimoto restaurant, there is nothing cutting-edge about the Taj. If it were an item of clothing, it would be a Chanel suit: however often it is updated, it’s still traditional and a little stern.
With some of the suites as exceptions, Taj rooms—even in the charming, original Palace wing—are not devastatingly chic, and are likely to underwhelm guests seeking fabulously stylish rooms.
The hotel is big and bustling, and service tends toward the impersonal. So it’s not hard to feel overlooked at the Taj. After all, a grand hotel has its ongoing legend to stoke; it’s not about you, unless your dream is to be a part of the its lore.
Nevertheless, the Taj is world-famous for many good reasons: Its Mumbai location is the epicenter of this dynamic world capital. Its Palace wing is simply gorgeous, and the hotel’s pool, gym and photo ops are second to none.
Restaurants, shops, and services offer everything guests might ever want or need. And the people-watching is such that Taj guests can stake out a lobby seat and watch international society whirl by.
For visitors who seek a “designer label” hotel in Mumbai that provides a fantasy wedding, honeymoon, or romantic vacation, the choice is the Taj. This glamorous hotel can be relied on for a name-brand Mumbai visit that a couple can boast about for the rest of their lives.
