For more than 100 years, the Taj group of Hotels has acquainted guests with the living heritage of India - and a legendary experience in hospitality.It commenced on December 16, 1903, when Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata opened Taj`s first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. This grand hotel epitomized a philosophy that still holds true today: provide impeccable service and unparalleled facilities so every stay is a memorable one.

India`s premier business house, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 57 hotels in 40 locations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the years, Taj has won international acclaim for its quality hotels and its excellence in dining, business facilities, interiors, and world-class, personalized service.

In India, Taj is recognized as the premier hospitality provider, spanning the length and breadth of the country, and gracing important industrial towns and cities, beautiful beaches, historical and pilgrim centers, and wildlife destinations.

An innovator in dining, Taj was the first to introduce Sichuan, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Californian cuisine into the country. In 1972, it was the first to open a 24-hour coffee shop in India at Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. Today, each restaurant is reflective of that tradition, setting benchmarks for an outstanding culinary experience.

HISTORY OF THE TAJ HOTELS:
Billed by the Times, London as the finest hotel in the East, the Taj`s first hotel, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai was perhaps the only place in the world where a British Viceroy could rub shoulders with an Indian Maharajah and where the Congress could debate with right wing leaders. Built at the cost of a quarter of a million pounds, the hotel introduced a series of firsts that set new benchmarks in Indian hospitality. Over the years, the Taj brought into Bombay, "Professors of Dance` Mademoiselle Singy to raise temperatures and a few eyebrows with the Tango, the first air-conditioned, the first cold storage, the first licensed bar, and more.

From Nobel laureates to rock stars, fashion divas, to oil-rich sheiks, Taj represented a global village long before the term was to become a cliché. Even today, a hundred years later, guests find Taj taking luxury to greater heights in all its hotels around the world including business capitals, fairy-tale palaces, on secluded islands, in private yachts, aboard executive jets, and amidst spas and resorts.

List of The Taj Hotels:

THE TAJ MAHAL PALACE & TOWER- MUMBAI:
Built in 1903, the hotel is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles located near the Gateway of India, Appollo Bunder. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai, showcasing contemporary Indian influences.

Dining:
Shamiana: 24 hour coffee shop
Sea Lounge: Meeting place for tea and light meals.
Apollo Bar: The rooftop bar serving Power Breakfast.
Lounge Bar: For the finest selection of wines.
Zodiac Grill: Continental gourmet dining.
Golden Dragon: Authentic Sichuan cuisine.
Tanjore: Indian cuisine with classical music and dance performances in the evening.
1900s: nightclub signifying the 1900s theme.
The Ballroom: Serves a Leisure Buffet Brunch on Sunday and holidays.

THE TAJ PALACE HOTEL- NEW DELHI:
Located at the Sardar Patel Marg, New Delhi, the hotel is home to India`s largest conference hall.

Dining:
Isfahan: 24-hour eatery, serving Tandoori platters and grilled specialties.
Orient Express: A bar and restaurant with a menu that traces the legendary train`s journey through the continent, culling specialties from each region. Pianist playing every evening
The Tea House of the August Moon: A Chinese restaurant and Dim Sum teahouse.
Handi: An Indian restaurant specializing in the Handi cooking of Northern and Western India accompanied by Indian classical music every evening.
My Kind of Place: An exclusive and elegant nightclub.

THE TAJ BENGAL- CALCUTTA:
The hotel is situated in the residential area of Alipore consisting of 229 rooms, including 12 suites.

Dining:
The Esplanade: 24-hour eatery.
The Palm Lounge: An atrium lobby lounge with palm trees serving light snacks and beverages.
Chinoiserie: An elegant setting for Chinese cuisine.
Sonargaon: Serves Indian cuisine in a rustic setting.
Incognito: Nightclub
Chambers Restaurant: Exclusive French Restaurant.

TAJ LAKE PALACE- UDAIPUR:
Situated on the Lake Pichola in Udaipur, the Lake Palace serves as a gateway to the city.

Dining:
Neel Kamal facing the Lily pond is where one savors Indian cuisine. The Jharokha is a 24-hour coffee shop confronting the lake. Intricate glass mosaic work creates a royal ambience at Amrit Sagar, the bar.


TAJ COROMANDEL- CHENNAI:
Located, near the prime business and shopping area at the Mahatma Gandhi Road, in Nungambakkam, Chennai, the Taj Coromandel is an elegant and contemporary mix.

Dining:
Golden Dragon: Chinese cuisine restaurant.
The Patio: Gourmet restaurants for fine dining.
Southern Spice: Serving ethnic cuisines from the four South Indian States.
Match Point: A 24-hour eatery.
Fort St. George Bar
Tea Lounge

THE TAJ WEST END- BANGALORE:
A landmark luxury business hotel located near the Racecourse is an exquisite combination of modern amenities and old-world charm.

Dining:
Mynt: The 24 Hour International eatery serving, Italian, Lebanese and Indian cuisine.
Blue Ginger: Set on a tropical Island serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine.