Review of The Taj Mahal Tower Mumbai 5*

The Taj Mahal Palace is just as grand and impressive as you'd imagine and from the moment you arrive it's clear you're in for a special treat. I have to admit I knew very little about the hotel before arriving. My colleague and I had some meetings in Mumbai and we booked here simply because of its close proximity to our first meeting. So you can imagine the surprise when our driver pulled us up to this impressive palatial structure. Right from check-in you're made to feel special with a traditional necklace and welcome drink. My colleague and I were upgraded from tower rooms to the palace which I really appreciated. We were then given a tour of the hotel and told about its rich history. The hotel grounds are beautiful, the pool area is a quiet sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Bombay. We were also welcomed to take part in the morning yoga classes that take place there each morning. The rooms were spacious, very luxurious and had every amenity you could ever hope for. The entrance and bath were decorated with fresh rose petals which was a lovely touch. I'll attach some pictures to this review which hopefully will do it justice. We enjoyed some drinks in the hotel bar before dining in the Indian restaurant. Food was great. Certainly not cheap by any means but of course that is to be expected in a hotel of this caliber. If I had to name a negative point it was that the sound proofing in the rooms was poor. I was woken several times throughout the night by doors slamming and other guests walking through the hallways. It's a historic property so I understand this will always be a factor. However I am sure more could be done to soundproof the doors. That being said it was a minor niggle and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. My only regret was it was just for the one night and as I had meetings the entire time I never had a proper chance to enjoy the facilities. Next time…