Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Taj Hotels From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, and idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled combination of warm Indian hospitality, contemporary, efficient service, and modern luxury. Taj Hotels, Resorts, and Palaces are organized into three categories: Luxury, Leisure and Business.

Taj Luxury Hotels The Embodiment of True Indian Hospitality Taj Luxury Hotels capture the essence of the Taj experience and are synonymous with lavish accommodations and unrivalled service. With vantage locations in every city, each hotel offers luxuriously appointed suites and rooms, gourmet specialty restaurants and bars, state-of-the-art business facilities, modern fitness centres, rejuvenating spas, and well equipped banquet and meeting facilities. Taking Guests Back to the Age of Refinement and Fairytale Beauty Taj Luxury Hotels also encompass authentic palaces. Transporting guests back to the age of kings and courtesans, these exquisite buildings resplendent with domes, terraces, carved pillars, and archways built in the true royal style? have recently been refurbished with modern luxuries. To heighten the authentic palace experience, a team of butlers serves guests in the kind of style that a maharaja would have offered his guests. Fine Dining that Stands Apart A distinctive feature of the Taj Luxury Hotels is the trend setting, award-winning restaurants and bars that serve a wide variety of cuisines from across the globe. From contemporary Pan Indian cuisine to East Mediterranean, Chinese, Vietnamese cuisine, the restaurants at Taj are setting benchmarks for an outstanding culinary experience. Expanding into New Waters In November 2004, Taj Luxury Hotels will unveil the luxurious Taj Exotica Resort & Spa in Mauritius. 2004 will also mark the Taj’s foray into serviced luxury residences in India with the launch of Taj Wellington Mews Luxury Residences in Mumbai. Members of the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. The following hotels are members of the Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower (Mumbai) Taj Palace Hotel (New Delhi) The Taj Mahal Hotel (New Delhi) Taj Bengal (Calcutta) The Taj West End (Bangalore) Taj Coromandel Hotel (Madras) The following hotels are part of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, Ltd.: Taj Lake Palace (Udaipur) Rambagh Palace (Jaipur) Taj Exotica Resort & Spa (Maldives)

Taj Leisure Hotels Escape the Ordinary at Our Leisure Hotels Taj Leisure Hotels include idyllic beach resorts, genuine palaces, turn-of-the-century garden retreats, and historic and pilgrim centres. Showcasing the best of every destination, Taj Leisure Hotels are replete with adventure, romance, comfort, and style. Offering a Holiday to Remember Taj Resort Hotels offer delightful rooms by the sea, restaurants that serve the freshest catch of the day, the latest water sports facilities, tennis courts, freshwater swimming pools, spas, and travel assistance. Taj Garden Retreats are a great escape in the midst of nature, offering restored colonial architecture, gracious rooms with a view of exquisitely landscaped gardens and a wonderful atmosphere of peace and calm. Other Leisure Hotels echo the country’s rich and varied past, and are located in close proximity to the focal points of Indian art, culture and history. Fun the Whole Family Can Enjoy Taj Leisure Hotels are a complete family destination offering a wide variety of activities for all age groups. For the young members of the family, Taj Leisure Hotels offers exciting, fun-filled holidays that provide the best in children activities ranging from sports, culture, environment, adventure, music, and entertainment. Parents can relax throughout their holiday by leaving their children in the care of the hotel staff, which will make sure that the younger guests have a holiday to remember. Well Equipped for the Perfect Escape Taj Leisure Hotels offer everything from comfortable rooms with a view, friendly efficient service, specialty restaurants and lively bars, telecommunication facilities such as Internet connectivity, well equipped business centres, conference facilities, and banquet areas. Other features include swimming pools, casual dining restaurants, fitness centres, travel assistance, spas, various sightseeing options, backwater cruises, and much more. The restaurants offer an array of delectable Indian and world cuisines. Some recipes from homes in the region often go back two to three generations. The Fine Art of Relaxation The Taj Leisure Hotels also promise a whole new experience of tranquility and total ‘wellness’. At the Spas, Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and herbal knowledge come together to create a holistic experience in harmony with its location.

Taj Business Hotels Offering the Finest Standards of Hospitality and Service Located in the heart of India’s key commercial cities and towns, Taj Business Hotels provide modern conveniences and spacious comfort for both leisure and business travellers alike. Vibrant and progressive, they retain the warmth and spirit of India while offering multi-cuisine restaurants and contemporary business facilities. Well Equipped to Make Business Trips Smoother and More Productive The Business Hotels of Taj are spread across India, Sri Lanka, Africa, and the Middle East, Designed to satisfy every need of the business traveller, the hotels offer everything including well appointed rooms, telecommunication facilities such as wireless internet connectivity, efficient service, specialty restaurants and lively bars, well equipped business centres, and conference facilities and banquet areas. Other features include swimming pools, coffee shops, fitness centres, and helpful travel assistance. Leading the Industry with Innovation Taj Business Hotels are witnessing a new spirit of change. Recognizing the evolving needs of its guests, Taj Business Hotels are in the process of rolling out an enhanced product offering across its hotels. Extensive research has been conducted across the country to understand the needs of guests to create a product offering that will set the benchmark for business hotels in India.