Since its opening in 1903, The Taj Mahal Palace & Towers, this Victorian extravaganza faces both the Arabian Sea & the Gateway of India. The Hotels` stone exterior is stunning - rows of jutting balconies on the upper floors reinforce symmetrical lines. From Maharajas and Princes to various Kings, Presidents, CEOs and entertainers, the Taj has played the perfect host, supportive of their every need.
A 19 -storey wing called the Intercontinental built in the 1970s towers next to its elegant sister. In the older wing, elevators & a majestic staircase lead to interior varandas that retain their Victorian character. The Rooms on higher floors have high ceilings, pastel prints, & various styles of furnishings, including appealing cane furnitures.