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Between 1915 and 1919, work proceeded at Apollo Bundar, to reclaim the land behind the hotel where the Gateway of India was built in 1924. The Gateway of India soon became a major focal point in Bombay.
The Taj at Apollo Bunder chronicles how the young brigade turned conventional logic upside down — for example, a lift was installed without the board’s permission; new rooms were built by saving from the huge maintenance and repair costs; the hotel’s purchasing system was overhauled, etc.
Built at a cost of 500,000 pound sterling with no expense spared, this labour of love opened its doors to its first 17 guests on December 16, 1903., with 30 private suites-cum- apartments, 350 double and single rooms, electric lights, fans, bells and clocks and 4 electric passenger lifts – true luxury at the turn of the 20th century.
As the leading harbour icon in India, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai commands a regal view of the Gateway of India and the Arabian Sea. It epitomises the enduring commitment to excellence, heritage, and service that the Taj brand is renowned for globally.
Sep 25, 2010 · Famously built by JN Tata to mark Mumbai's arrival on the global business map, The Taj Mahal Palace was completed in 1903 and its heritage wing pre-dates the illustrious Gateway of India by 21 years.
Mar 3, 2023 · One fine day in 1898, Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group, suddenly announced that he would build a grand hotel in Mumbai. He said he had bought out the lease of a large plot in the Apollo...
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Dec 17, 2011 · But the Taj Mahal Palace did open its doors on December 16, 1903. On its first day, it hosted 17 guests, at Rs 20 for a normal room and Rs 30 for rooms with additional comforts, like fans...
