Taj Mahal, New Delhi India
Taj Mahal, New Delhi
Number One Mansingh Road, New Delhi, India
www.tajhotels.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
TAJ
Established in 1903, TAJ is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 101 hotels in 64 locations across the globe, including presence in India, North America, United Kingdom, Africa, Middle East, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan and Nepal. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivaled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. TAJ is part of the Tata Group, India’s premier business house. For more information, please visit www.tajhotels.com
Date of creation
1978
General Manager
Mr. Satyajeet Krishnan
TAJ MAHAL NEW DELHI
History and Story
At the heart of Delhi is this iconic figure that stands tall and proud, one of the most distinguished addresses in the national capital, The Taj Mahal, New Delhi. Deriving the name from its location, Number 1 Mansingh road, the Taj Mansingh Hotel was the second hotel to be established by its owners, the Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL), after the inauguration of the Taj Mahal, Bombay on 16th December 1903. The Taj Mansingh as it is fondly referred to, opened its doors to guests on 10th October 1978.
Hotel Positioning
5 stars Luxury hotel.
Location
Located at the epicentre of New Delhi, this prime property is 2 km from Rashtrapati Bhavan, 5 km from the Railway Station and 18 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Taj Mahal Hotel features old-world grace and charm. Contemporary comforts complement the broad, leafy boulevards of surrounding Delhi.
Fun facts
Taj Club rooms, suites, or luxury residences come with a range of extra amenities, including access to the club lounge, hors d’oeuvres with evening cocktail hours, butler service, a meeting room, and a one-way airport transfer.
Children’s Corner
Special in room children amenities available on request – toiletries, books movies and toys. A desert turndown with the child’s name on it is also done on request.
HOTEL FEATURES
Our renovated Rooms, suites, and luxury residences provide exude contemporary style and timeless elegance, and all provide views of the capital. Select suites and luxury residences include enclosed balconies, and separate dining and living areas.
Accommodation
• Luxury Room (Renovated), Re-imagined rooms, equipped with a state of the art air purification systems have been designed with Lutyens’ columns and warm hues of ruby and rust, decorative imported bespoke lighting and a curated selection of furniture that speaks of a modern classic style. These plush rooms measure 33 Sq Mt.
• Taj Club Executive Room (Renovated), Re-imagined rooms designed with Lutyens’ columns and warm hues of ruby and rust, inspired by precious gems and jewels of the country, decorative imported bespoke lighting and a curated selection of furniture that speaks of a modern classic style. Breathe easy with pioneering state of the art air purification systems. These plush rooms measure 33 Sq Mt, offer breakfast at the Taj Club Lounge, access to the meeting room, cocktail hours, butler service, one way airport transfer and a host of amenities.
• Taj Club Premium Room (Renovated), Re-imagined rooms designed with Lutyens’ columns and warm hues of teal and gold, inspired by precious gems and jewels of the country, decorative imported bespoke lighting and a curated selection of furniture that speaks of a modern classic style. Breathe easy with pioneering state of the art air purification systems. Includes a study alcove. These plush rooms measure 46.5 Sq Mt, offer breakfast at the Taj Club Lounge, access to the meeting room, cocktail hours, butler service, one way airport transfer and a host of amenities.
• Taj Club Suite (Renovated), Located in the glorious heart of the Capital with magnificent views, our newly designed suites exude contemporary style and timeless elegance. Breathe easy with pioneering state of the art air purification systems. Re-imagined suites designed with Lutyens’ columns and warm hues of gold and turquoise, inspired by precious gems and jewels of the country, decorative imported bespoke lighting and a curated selection of furniture that speaks of a modern classic style. These plush rooms measure 61 Sq Mt, offer breakfast at the Taj Club Lounge, access to the meeting room, cocktail hours, butler service, one way airport transfer and a host of amenities.
• Taj Club Balcony Suite (Renovated), Located in the glorious heart of the Capital with magnificent views, our newly designed suites exude contemporary style and timeless elegance. Breathe easy with pioneering state of the art air purification systems. A luxurious and spacious suite with separate living room, bedroom, powder room and an ensuite balcony. Indian jewellery inspired colour theme with gold and turquoise elements, decorative imported bespoke lighting, and a carefully curated selection of furniture that speaks of a modern classic style. These plush suites measure 73 Sq Mt, offer breakfast at the Taj Club Lounge, access to the meeting room, cocktail hours, butler service, one way airport transfer and a host of amenities.
• Grand Luxury Suite 1 Bedroom King Bed (Renovated), Located in the glorious heart of the Capital with magnificent views, our newly designed suites exude contemporary style and timeless elegance. Breathe easy with pioneering state of the art air purification systems. Grand Luxury Suites have a generously appointed bedroom, powder room, elegant and spacious living room and dining room with an adjoining pantry .Modern amenities, luxurious interiors and warm personalised service are a hallmark of these suites. The interiors are inspired by royal colours of burgundy, wine and gold. These plush suites measure 102 Sq Mt, offer breakfast at the Taj Club Lounge, access to the meeting room, cocktail hours, butler service, one way airport transfer and a host of amenities.
Restaurants & Bars
Savor sumptuous Sichuan, Cantonese, and Hunan cuisine at the House of Ming. Enjoy an international à la carte menu at Machan. Treat yourself to a contemporary Indian cuisine at Varq. Indulge in an extravagant selection of premium teas, coffee brews, desserts, and cigars at the Emperor Lounge. Savor innovative cocktails and delicious Southeast Asian cuisine at Rick’s.
• Machan – Welcome to the fabled Machan, the Capital’s original and much-loved dining destination with a culinary legacy that began in 1978. Machan in its contemporary new avatar offers a world-class dining experience with an international à la carte menu to suit every mood and palate, from breakfast through to dinner and further to nostalgia at midnight.
• Varq – Treat your taste buds to a truly unique, contemporary Indian cuisine at this elegant restaurant.
• House of Ming – Rediscover the legendary House of Ming, a stylish and eclectic restaurant that embraces notes of nostalgia, offers exceptional dining experiences with a menu in which Sichuan, Cantonese and Hunan cuisine are celebrated in a manner that transcends both time and boundaries.
• Ricks – Savour innovative cocktails, great music and delicious Southeast Asian cuisine at this trendy, urban lounge bar.
• Emperor Lounge – Indulge in an extravagant selection of premium teas and coffee brews, desserts and cigars at this exclusive lounge.
• Captain’s Cellar – Debuting in the heart of the city, Captain’s Cellar captures the culinary essence of vineyards across the globe. Timeless, yet modern, exuding a convivial and informal vibe, this is a place where classic meets the contemporary, seamlessly intertwining the past with the present.
Wellness
A heaven for fitness enthusiasts, the Fitness Centre at the Taj Mahal, New Delhi features state-of-the-art training and workout equipment including functional training machines, individual strength workout stations, cross trainers and a free weights section. Equipped with exercise balls, Swiss balls, medicine balls, and exercise mats, the studio section is ideal for generalised exercise sessions such as aerobics, pilates and stretching.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
• 101 Best Hotels » World Award
• Winner of Leading Hotels 2023 at World Travel Awards
• Varq has been awarded as Best North Indian – Premium Dining at Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2019
• House of Ming has been awarded as The Best Oriental Restaurant in a Hotel at the Eazy Diner Foodie Awards 2019
• Chef Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has been awarded as Chef of the Year under Vir’s Choice Awards at the EazyDiner Foodie Awards 2019
• Chef Arun Sundararaj, Executive Chef at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, has been declared as the winner in the category of Chef of the Year (Delhi- NCR) at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2018
• Varq ranked amongst the top 50 restaurants in the The S. Pellegrino World’s Best Restaurants Asia List
• Varq ranked among the 101 Best Restaurants in Asia by The Daily Mail
• Varq ranked among the Foodie top 100 restaurants announced by Glam Media
• Awarded as the Best Customer-Centric Hotel in Delhi at Today’s Traveller Award 2017
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been awarded the Best Business Hotel at the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2015
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been featured as a leading Taj Hotel across India, Africa & U.S.A in the Conde Nast Traveller U.S. Reader’s Choice 2015
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been ranked amongst Travel + Leisure’s 500 World’s Best List 2014
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been voted as the World’s Best Business Hotel by an independent poll conducted amongst U.S. Readers of T+L 2013
• Taj Mahal, New Delhi featured on the list of T+L Top 500 Best Hotels in the world
Number of employees
852