About the hotel
The Taj Mahal Palace stands at Apollo Bunder on the Mumbai waterfront. Commissioned by Jamsetji Tata, it opened to guests on 16 December 1903, according to Wikipedia, which credits the design to Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza, with the English engineer W. A. Chambers completing the project. The six-storey Palace has 243 rooms and 42 suites, as listed by Taj. The adjoining 20-storey Taj Mahal Tower, which Taj dates to 1973, is listed separately with 258 rooms and 12 suites.
The hotel is owned and managed by The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), a Tata Group company. It was attacked on 26 November 2008 and its less damaged sections reopened on 21 December 2008. Dining includes Wasabi by Morimoto, Golden Dragon, Loya, Shamiana, Sea Lounge, Aquarius, La Patisserie and Harbour Bar. Facilities include the J Wellness Circle Spa, an outdoor pool and a historic ballroom.
Rooms and keys
243 rooms and 42 suites (official Taj page for The Taj Mahal Palace; the adjoining Taj Mahal Tower is listed separately with 258 rooms and 12 suites)
Inside the hotel
Restaurants and bars
- Wasabi by Morimoto
- Golden Dragon
- Loya
- Sea Lounge
- Harbour Bar
- Shamiana
Facilities
- J Wellness Circle Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Historic ballroom and indoor and outdoor banquet spaces
- Taj Club lounge and The Chambers lounge
- 24-hour fitness centre
- Taj Salon
As listed on the hotel’s own website. See sources.
Architecture and design
Original building designed by Sitaram Khanderao Vaidya and D. N. Mirza and completed by the English engineer W. A. Chambers; the Tower was designed by Daraius Batliwala and Rustom Patell (Wikipedia).
Recognition
- No. 30
- The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026
Questions readers ask.
Who operates The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai?
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), a Tata Group company, which Wikipedia says owns and manages the hotel under its Taj brand.
How many rooms does The Taj Mahal Palace have?
243 rooms and 42 suites, 285 keys in total, according to the official Taj page. The adjoining Taj Mahal Tower is listed separately with 258 rooms and 12 suites.
When did The Taj Mahal Palace open?
It opened to guests on 16 December 1903.
Sources & context.
Facts are taken from the pages listed below. Where a detail could not be confirmed it has been left out. Profile last checked 10 October 2026.