Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Mumbai
About
India's most iconic luxury hotel, a masterpiece of Indo-Saracenic architecture overlooking the Gateway of India. A symbol of Mumbai's grandeur with world-class dining and heritage.
Basic Information
Timings
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Historical
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba or take taxi from Churchgate station
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Cuffe Parade (0.2 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (1.4 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
History
Built in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, reportedly because he was refused entry to a European-only hotel. It was one of the first buildings in Mumbai to have electricity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (external viewing)
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Historical
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Built in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group
One of the first buildings in India with electricity
Has hosted kings, presidents, and celebrities for over a century
External viewing is free, dress smart for entering the hotel
Afternoon tea at the Sea Lounge is a classic Mumbai experience
The hotel offers paid heritage walks
Nearby Attractions
Other popular places to visit near Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
Sunrise at Gateway of India / Taj
Experience
Baghdadi Restaurant, Colaba
Restaurant
Regal Cinema, Colaba
Entertainment
Royal Bombay Yacht Club
Historical
Regal Cinema
Entertainment
Bademiya, Colaba (Late Night Kebabs)
Food
Colaba Market
Market
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Educational
Colaba Causeway (Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg)
Market
Mumbai Harbour Ferry Ride (Gateway to Elephanta)
Experience