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The Taj Mahal Palace

Apollo Bunder, Mumbai, 400001, India

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026
  • 4.7/5Google rating33,658 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
  • 97.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
  • 38.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business
  • couples

About The Taj Mahal Palace

The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, opened in 1903, holds a prominent place in the city’s hospitality scene. The hotel features acclaimed dining options, including Thai Pavilion, India’s first Thai fine-dining restaurant, Machan, and Loya for North Indian cuisine. Guests can enjoy the city’s first licensed Harbour Bar and daily afternoon tea rituals. The J Wellness Circle Spa offers wellness treatments inspired by Ayurveda. Renowned butler and concierge services are available throughout the stay.

The property has received recognition such as a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, a place on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list at rank 38, and a La Liste score of 97.5/100.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Taj Mahal Palace as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its exact Mumbai location, award-winning hospitality, and historic significance. Recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, The World's 50 Best Hotels, and La Liste, it stands out for its fine dining, spa, and attentive service.

Key facts

Opened / renovated
1903
Type
City, Historic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Fine diningevidence: India’s first Thai fine-dining restaurant, Thai Pavilion is an institution unto itself.
  • Multiple restaurantsThai Pavilion; Machan; Loya
  • BarCity's first licensed Harbour Bar
  • Afternoon teaevidence: Daily afternoon tea rituals

Rooms

  • Butler serviceevidence: renowned butler and concierge services

Services

  • Conciergeevidence: renowned butler and concierge services

Wellness

  • SpaWelcome to J Wellness Circle Spa, an oasis of luxury where every detail is crafted

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Thai Pavilion — Thai
Restaurant
Machan
Restaurant
Loya — North Indian
Bar
Harbour Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
J Wellness Circle Spa — bespoke journey of wellness inspired by Ayurveda

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Butler service
Yes

Awards & affiliations

  • The World's 50 Best HotelsList · #382025
  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026

Location

18.9217, 72.8332
Sources+

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