The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
Expert reviews
“Foreigners and wealthy Indians choose the Taj over other fancy hotels in town because it’s a beautiful and regal landmark—worth visiting even if you don’t stay here—with views past the Gateway of India to the Arabian Sea.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Mumbai.
“The Taj Mahal Palace, an ornate hotel open since 1903, looks over the Arabian Sea and the historic Gateway of India arch. A memorial in the lobby commemorates the terror attack at the hotel in 2008.”
“The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai has been a hallmark from the day it first opened its doors in 1903 as one of India’s first true luxury hotels. Ambitious and forward-thinking industrialist Jamsetji Tata founded the grand hotel in to put India back on the map, create a place for India’s elite to congregate and produce a host of employment opportunities for the people of the former Bombay.”
“Few hotels in the world embody old-world glamor quite like the Taj Mahal Palace. Located in south Mumbai, the 285-room palace is the epitome of grandeur. There’s the luxurious Arabian Sea-view rooms, gold fabrics, grand chandeliers, fine-dining restaurants, a harborside bar and sky-high ceilings.”
“The grande dame of Mumbai is one of the world’s most iconic hotels and has hosted a roster of presidents and royalty. Sweeping arches, staircases and domes, and a glorious garden and pool ensure an unforgettable stay.”
“Cosseting guests in old-fashioned grandeur, Mumbai’s most iconic hotel is much loved by its well-heeled and glossy locals. Generations have celebrated life’s milestones here, making this more than just the city’s best luxury hotel, but part of its beating heart.”
What guests liked
- Beautiful hotel
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Walking into the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai feels like stepping into a living piece of history. The kind of place that oozes grandeur and old-world charm. Perched right beside the iconic Gateway of India, its facade mixes Moorish domes, Renaissance influences, and Rajput-style flair in a way that’s totally regal but never pretentious.
Since its opening way back in 1903, it’s hosted some of the world’s biggest names, think royalty, dignitaries, and cultural icons, all while holding onto that uniquely Indian hospitality that makes you feel equally spoiled and at home.
Inside, the place is just as lush. There are nine incredible restaurants, a spa (the J Wellness Circle), and lounges tucked into every elegant nook. You’ll find butler service, cozy period-art details, and even lush gardens, all wrapped up in warm, welcoming service that’s totally signature Taj.
The hotel’s legacy is deep: over the years it’s survived major events (yes, even the 2008 Mumbai attacks) and has kept evolving, recently becoming more sustainable too.
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Recent guest reviews
22 January 2026
A world class hotel steeped in history, located in a fascinating part of Mumbai
The check in procedure The service throughout which we considered world first class The exceptionally good breakfast The various tours organized by the hotel The history / legends of the property
Just before our arrival, we upgraded our room to a club room. On arrival however we were told that no alcohol was available anywhere in the hotel (due to local elections) for the 3 days of our stay. If we had been advised of this when we upgraded our room, we would likely not have upgraded our room.
21 January 2026
Very good
Nice building. Spacious, comfortable rooms.
Area around hotel is wildly hectic and check in experience was poor.
20 January 2026
Staff are fantastic , great location, fabulous bars and restaurant choice, management are so helpful , I'd go back i
It's amazing!!
Nothing
20 January 2026
When in Mumbai stay at The Taj
You don't need me to tell you how good this hotel is. Just an amazing building and attentive staff.
19 January 2026
Huge appreciation to the hardworking team at the Taj Mahal Palace. You can truly see how proud they
My husband and I stayed at the Taj Mahal Palace, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and cared for. You can genuinely see how proud they are of their work and how hardworking each person is—every interaction felt sincere, warm, and incredibly professional. The atmosphere throughout the hotel was peaceful and elegant, and the breakfast view was simply stunning. Enjoying such a delicious spread with that view truly made us feel like royalty. A huge thank you to the brilliant team. I accidentally left my sweater behind in the room, and the staff not only found it but shipped it to me safely. Their attention to detail and kindness really stood out. The rooms were spotless, beautifully maintained, and incredibly comfortable. Everything felt luxurious. Please keep it up—your dedication is what makes this hotel exceptional. We can’t wait to come back!
NOTHING! Everything was perfect.
18 January 2026
Exceptional
Service was one of the best I have ever experienced
18 January 2026
excellent, gresat facility
room , and service
breakfast was chaotic service !
18 January 2026
I would highly recommend staying here. Felt like an oasis of calm amongst the business of Mumbai
I liked everything, from the friendly and attentive staff, to the clean and comfortable rooms. Plenty of amazing restaurants and shops to keep you well fed and entertained. Plus, the pool an easy space to hang out after a long day
17 January 2026
Exceptional
The art works are really good . A little writeup with each artwork will make it even better. Morning live music performance excellent and very pleasant. Breakfast spread and location good.
Service in Shamiana restaurant could be better
16 January 2026
Excellent stay with very helpful staff at a very historic hotel
Great Staff - great location and excellent breakfast
Air conditioning in reception too high
15 January 2026
Fabulous
Great location Exceptional service from all areas Interesting tour of hotel with Percy Beautiful room overlooking Gate of India Pre arranged tour of Elephanta Island organised by concierge..our guide was fantastic
We felt that the breakfast food offering didn’t match the 5 star hotel experience
14 January 2026
A great final night in India at this magnificent hotel.
Everything about this hotel is great, but the combination of heritage without feeling stuffy and the well equipped gym stand out.
14 January 2026
Luxurious stay with the best service
So beautiful and the staff is so wonderful
Everything was great
13 January 2026
The place to be !
Everything
Nothing or maybe the cappuccinos were not as good as when I was there three years ago !
13 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything is superb. Loved the way we were treated! Tata is loved for a reason!
13 January 2026
Peace in the middle of one of the busiest cities in the world
Food, Breakfast, Room, Shower, Staff, Shopping inside the hotel, Pool, Bars it was all absolutely brilliant. Favourite hotel in the world.
13 January 2026
We had a fabulous stay in the Taj & would highly recommend. I
It’s a beautiful & historic hotel in the best location, overlooking the sea & next to India Gate. The service is exceptional- all the staff go above & beyond & the facilities are excellent. We had a lovely room with a sea view & it was all very luxurious & comfortable. I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else in Mumbai.
There’s nothing I didn’t like.
12 January 2026
Best hotel in Mumbai!
Location, rooms, staff and services
12 January 2026
Stay here if you love heritage hotels. It has so many memories and stories.
It was comfortable and per expectations
Food was not the greatest
12 January 2026
Exceptional
Amazing service from all staff, especially the manager who personally escorted us to the hotel’s taxi and made sure we got to the brand new airport. The hotel is a destination itself, carrying a lot of history and art. Hotel tour was wonderful. Complete old world luxury, worth every penny.
12 January 2026
Exceptional
The room is amazing, breakfast is cool !
Nothing !
11 January 2026
Perfect hotel offering the highest standard of service and facilities.
It’s iconic and the standard of service is second to none.
Nothing
9 January 2026
Exceptional
Friendly staff Good size rooms
Food in the restuarants
9 January 2026
Overall: great property, but checkout and billing accuracy need improvement.
The property itself is very nice and lives up to the Taj brand in terms of ambience and comfort.
However, the checkout experience was disappointing. I was initially charged ₹6,000 for food that I did not order, and then there was an attempt to overcharge the room by Rupees 5,000. Thankfully, I had my Booking.com confirmation with the exact price, which helped resolve the issue. The staff member involved during checkout was Sapna Kumari. To their credit, the matter was eventually corrected, and a nice bouquet 💐 at the end was a thoughtful gesture. Still, such billing errors at checkout are stressful and not what one expects at a hotel of this standard.
7 January 2026
Exceptional
Aman is very friendly and helpful he made sure to explain everything in this hotel you can see how proud he is in his workplace Rest of the staff are also friendly One of the best Indian restaurant I tried in a hotel The swimming pool area is great
Problem in this hotel is the noise you hear from the cars in the street
6 January 2026
Very good
Breakfast at Seaview room was excellent. Palace room has some oldie smell so we asked the staff to clear it up.
I booked the palace rooms under my name through booking.com but the staff (front desk) changed my name to one of my guests name in the invoice without asking me. So I didnot receive the points. When I called the palace they said duty manager will call they never called me back.
5 January 2026
Exceptional
Every thing
3 January 2026
Very nice stay - felt the luxury.
It is an experience to stay at this historic and elegance place. Room was very nice and spacious.
Everything is so expensive! Too many people outside and inside of the hotel. People traffic could be better managed. Service was a blend of excellent to just OK, but sometimes visible that service managers bullying staff.
29 December 2025
Will be back again
Everything
Nothing
28 December 2025
A dream come true. Experience which will bring a smile, everytime. Setting standards high as where ever we go shall comp
Mesmerizing and a beautiful lifetime experience.
There is nothing I have to say. As every single bit was perfect.Standing ovation from my family and little one.
27 December 2025
Outstanding luxury hotel
Architecture of building and the history tour we did Rooms and hotel In general were clean and service by all levels of staff members was outstanding Staffs Smiling faces and happy to help any which way to personalise your stay Food at 3 of the restaurants we ate at was 10/10 The buffet variety was good
26 December 2025
The best
The pinnacle of hotels! Yes, there are many 5 star hotels out there but the cultural aspects carefully intertwined with first class service is second to none. I haven’t experienced a hotel like this ever before! I will be back
26 December 2025
Amazing and highly recommend!!!
The staff were exceptional!! Amazing service and a beautiful hotel. You feel luxury as soon as you arrive
24 December 2025
Historical Location
This property is historic and directly across for the Gateway of India. We stayed in historical section of the hotel. The staff greeted us upon arrival and were available to answer all of questions. There are several restaurants, shops and a bar within the property along with Spa and pool facilities. We watched a light show in the evenings and breakfast was fabulous. We could walk from this hotel to everywhere we wanted to go. We would recommend this hotel.
22 December 2025
Fabulous
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21 December 2025
Elegant style, fantastic staff . Beautiful in every way.
Wonderful in every way.
20 December 2025
Classic!
Everything is perfect there. My 2nd stay.
Nothing I d did not like. Though the breakfast is a bit too “English” for my taste.
19 December 2025
This was one of the best hotels in the world.
Superb facilities, and excellent service of staff
Can’t think of any!
19 December 2025
Fabulous
Everything esp the service
Nothing to not like
18 December 2025
Exceptional
Perfect retreat
15 December 2025
Exceptional
Very very dirty area around the hotel
15 December 2025
like in another century
its stylish
it need renovation a little bit
12 December 2025
If you wish to live in a dream
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Fairytale Birthday Escape – Truly Unforgettable I travelled from Dubai for a three-night escape to celebrate my 58th birthday, and from the very first moment I stepped into the Taj, it felt like a true fairytale. Everything about this property is about attention to detail. From enjoying a simple yet perfect sandwich by the pool, to beautifully crafted cocktails at the Indian restaurant, every experience was thoughtful and refined. Breakfast was a joy each morning with live music creating a calm, elegant atmosphere, complemented by stunning floral displays throughout the hotel. The staff are without question the greatest asset of this property. Warm, genuine, professional, and always attentive, they made me feel truly cared for. There was not a single moment during my stay where I felt disappointed or let down. The highlight was, of course, the effort the team made on the evening of my birthday. The gesture was incredibly touching and something I will remember for a very long time. It showed heart, kindness, and a true understanding of hospitality. And the location… oh my God — simply perfect. If you are looking for an experience rather than just a stay, this is the place. The Taj doesn’t just host you — it creates memories. Highly recommended, and I will most certainly return.
Will communicate directly with the Resort .
12 December 2025
Best service you could experience
Cleanness and service is the best .The security of the hotel is a very high. I forgot my gold earnings at the spa and checked out the second day .Didn’t realize until I reached the airport.The found rhem kept for me safe.
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8 December 2025
Awesome
The historic building
Everything is fine only check-in process is not good last time
7 December 2025
A small paradise in the chaos of Mumbai!
Everything! Absolute perfection in every small detail from the facilities to the food, to the poolside and the staff!
Nothing at all to complain about.
6 December 2025
Exceptional
It has so much history! I also love its architecture and location.
6 December 2025
This was an exceptional stay! Very unique and historical. We loved the heritage walk, and the staff are very kind and de
Everything! Very detailed oriented staff, beautiful spaces, and variety of food. Historical gem.
6 December 2025
A truly magical stay (3rd time!) One of the best hotels in the world.
Everything!
Nothing!
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Public Bath (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Street parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers

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22 January 2026
Exceptional