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Taj Mahal Palace is located in Colaba, Mumbai, positioned directly next to the Gateway of India at Apollo Bandar. The waterfront location in this heritage district has anchored the hotel's iconic status since its 1903 opening during the British Raj and continues to define its place in the city's landmark hospitality landscape.
Check availability Official websiteThe hotel sits in the Colaba area of Mumbai, Maharashtra, immediately adjacent to the Gateway of India. This positioning at Apollo Bandar places it at one of Mumbai's most recognizable waterfront locations. The hotel has been a defining landmark since its opening in 1903, when it was commissioned by Jamsetji Tata.
The Tower wing was built on the site of Green's Hotel, originally constructed as residential flats in 1890. Green's Hotel later operated as a hotel from 1904 until its 1972 demolition to make way for the Tower's development. This layered history reflects the evolution of the Colaba district as Mumbai's primary luxury hospitality centre.
Taj Mahal Palace takes its name from the Taj Mahal monument in Agra, located approximately 1,050 kilometres (650 miles) from Mumbai. The hotel is the flagship property of the Taj Hotels group and has been considered one of the finest hotels in the East since the time of the British Raj.
The Colaba and Mumbai area includes several verified luxury properties: Taj Wellington Mews (0.5 km away), InterContinental Hotel (1.7 km), Four Seasons Hotel (8.1 km), Taj Lands End (13.6 km), and Sofitel Mumbai (16.6 km). This concentration reflects the district's established position as Mumbai's luxury hospitality hub.
Taj Mahal Palace is located in Colaba, Mumbai, at Apollo Bandar, directly next to the Gateway of India landmark.
The Gateway of India is one of Mumbai's most iconic monuments. The hotel's adjacent waterfront location at Apollo Bandar has made it a landmark destination since 1903 and a natural base for visitors exploring the city's heritage.
The Tower section was built on the site of Green's Hotel, originally built as residential flats in 1890. Green's Hotel operated as a hotel from 1904 until its 1972 demolition to construct the Tower wing.
Nearby verified luxury hotels include Taj Wellington Mews (0.5 km), InterContinental Hotel (1.7 km), Four Seasons Hotel (8.1 km), Taj Lands End (13.6 km), and Sofitel Mumbai (16.6 km).
Taj Mahal Palace is approximately 1,050 kilometres (650 miles) from the Taj Mahal monument in Agra, from which the hotel derives its name.
Taj Mahal Palace opened its doors on 16 December 1903, commissioned by Jamsetji Tata. It was built in the Indo-Saracenic style.
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