Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai is India's first 5-star luxury hotel. Signature suite. Indian dinner. Breakfast. Please enjoy. The hotel is located in the Colaba district of Mumbai, India. The video starts with the Air India flight arriving at the Mumbai airport. Meet the hotel staff at the airport exit. Ride in a large shuttle car. There are Indian newspapers in the car. Wet tissue. Bottled water. Body Lotion. It takes 60-90 minutes by car from the airport to the hotel. It seems like it's further away than I thought. Arrived at the hotel. The hotel has two parts: Palace building (opened in 1903) and Tower building (opened in 1973). It's in front of the palace building of hotel. The appearance of the Palace building is magnificent. This is the Arabian Sea. Is it just my imagination that the sea feels dirty? Nearby is Gateway of India, the symbol of Mumbai. Gateway of India is a monument built when India was a British colony. Since the Gateway of India is nearby, there are many tourists around the hotel. The palace building is an Indo-Saracenic style building. The entrance to the Palace building is along the road. Pass the baggage inspection and go inside. Beautiful stone statues of horses. The hotel opened on December 6, 1903. Let's go inside. This is a stair hall with an atrium. Buddha statues are on display. DiA is an Indian jewelry store. There is a lobby in front. First, go to the stair hall. This is an atrium hall that reaches up to the 6th floor. This hotel, which opened in 1903, is celebrating its 120th anniversary. The hotel was founded by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, a famous Indian businessman. There is a bronze statue of Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata founded this hotel with the pride of Indian people when India was a British colony. After checking in at the reception, we will have a welcome drink in the lounge. There is an elevator hall near the reception. The hotel opened in 1903, and at that time it was rare for a hotel to have an elevator. The room we will be staying in is on the 6th floor. The hotel was targeted in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, which destroyed the roof and part of the floor. The hotel reopened after restoration on August 15, 2010, India's Independence Day. There are a total of 560 guest rooms (44 of which are suites). Arrived in front of the room. The room category is Signature Suite (Bell Tower Suite). The price is 126,000 INR / 1,507 USD (excluding tax and service charge) per night. Let's take a look inside the room. Room size is 139 sqm / 1496 sq ft. Desk near the entrance. Large living room. Another view of the living room. The room is a maisonette with a bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor. There is a dining room next to the living room. Another view of the dining room. The view from the window is city view and ocean view. Many ships are parked there. Below is the road we walked before entering the hotel. Welcome fruits. Hotel original knife. Furniture such as table and chairs, as well as rug, are all splendid. On this shelf... A portrait of a person named AHMUD SHAH BADSHAH. He was the 14th Mughal emperor in the 1700s. Nice blue glasses. The chandeliers and lighting are all magnificent. Air conditioner adjustment switches. It's an American manufacturer called Honeywell. Dining room light switches. It's stylish. There is a sink and toilet next to the dining room. Amenity box. Basic items such as toothbrushes and combs are provided. Body lotion from Indian manufacturer Forest Essentials. Shower gel and soap from Indian manufacturer Forest Essentials. Washbasin by KALLISTA, a manufacturer originating from Greece. The hand soap comes in its original bottle. The toilet looks normal. Water flows quickly. A painting of the racing yacht Columbia is displayed. There is a kitchen next to the dining room. Almonds etc. in the bottle. Glasses and cups. Coffee/tea box. Coffee from Italian manufacturer Lavazza. Tees from British manufacturer Tetley. Sugars from TAJ package. Coffee cups and Coffee press. PHILLIPS electric kettle. Water in the bottle. Paathya is the Sanskrit word for path. In the refrigerator... Colas and soda water. Beers like Heineken, Kingfisher, and Corona. Perrier. Vodkas. Milks. On this shelf... Copper teapot. These are gorgeous pots. Next, let's take a look at the living room. A portrait of Bahadur Shah I, the 8th Mughal Emperor. A solid globe. Lion statue. A stylish stand light. The chair and sofa looks good. Welcome nuts and almonds. Indian newspapers. Flower bath? Or is it just a decoration? An indian magazine. A book by TAJ (India's luxury hotel group). A book about PARSIS (an ethnic religious group in the Indian subcontinent that practices Zoroastrianism). TV and remote control from Japanese manufacturer SONY. We can read various menus from the QR code. A description of this room is written here. There are various books from India. DVD player and remote control from TATA (India's largest conglomerate). Bowers & Wilkins speaker. There are plenty of places to sit in the large living room. Water is already placed. A telephone. No particular characteristics. A solid ballpoint pen. Stylish lighting. It's in front of the entrance. Flower bath (probably) and wood grain floor. There is something like a golden plate on the wall. A book by Indian artists. The room is called Bell Tower Suite, and there is a bell at the entrance. A bell with COLABA 1878 written on it. When a passenger ship arrived at the port, the bell was used to notify hotel staff of the arrival of guests. It's a great desk. There is a room service menu. There is a statue of dancing Shiva at the base of the light stand. A portrait here too. There are electrical outlets, but no USB ports. Light switches are simple. There are a lot of Indian books in the room. A fancy pottery. Statues of gods. Move to the upper floor by stairs. The upper floor is a bedroom. A view of the bedroom. From a different angle. Chandelier is luxurious. We can see the entire living room. TV in the bedroom. Bowers & Wilkins speaker. A stylish bedside light. A watch from the Indian manufacturer Quartz. Water is already placed here as well. Light switches and electrical outlets. No USB port. It is a king size bed. The hardness of the pillow is average. Bed is a little hard. Next door... Closets. A bathrobe. It has the hotel logo on it. An iron and ironing board are provided. Here... A bag with the hotel logo on it. Safety box. Shoe bags. Laundry set. Fluffy indoor slippers. Luxurious bathroom. Vanity table. There are two washbasins. A face towel with the hotel logo on it. The same soap that was downstairs. The contents of the amenity box are the same as those on the lower floor. Are the floors and walls marble? Shampoo and shower gel from Indian manufacturer Forest Essentials. There is a hair dryer next to the sink. This hair dryer is made by Aliseo, a manufacturer specializing in hotels. Shower room. A compact shower head. Comes with an overhead shower and body shower. The shampoo and shower gel are made by the same Indian manufacturers as before. There is a toilet in the back. And a bidet. It was a large room. TAJ Club Lounge is located near the reception. This is only available to guests staying in rooms of Club Room or higher rank. Chandelier in the club lounge is also luxurious. A champagne from India called Aurva is on display. Lounge business registration certificate. A number of paintings are displayed in the lounge. The lounge offers food presentations for afternoon tea and evening cocktail time. Baguettes and sandwiches. Outside the window is the hotel entrance. Hot foods. Cakes and Indian sweets. Nuts, almonds, croissants, sandwiches, etc. Green drink. It looks delicious, but... There are many foods and drinks that are suitable for afternoon tea. Green drinks have a strong taste. I haven't had lunch yet, so I'll just have some.
Indian sweets are delicious. Masala chai. There is a pool and poolside lounge off the lobby. We can relax on the swing (Jhoola) or chairs. Let's take a look at the pool. It's not that big of a pool. This is the only pool at the hotel. This is what the hotel looks like from the pool. The dome of the building is magnificent. It is illuminated at night. There is a shopping arcade on the first floor of the Palace building. The hotel itself has become a tourist destination, and some people may shop here. A shop run by an Indian luxury lifestyle brand called Burlingtons. Indian clothes are sold here. Louis Vuitton boutique. There are many kinds. TAJ salon. TAJ salon is a beauty salon. TAJ salon menu. Hair at is 1500 INR (17.94 USD) for men and 4000 INR (47.85 USD) for women. I get the impression that the prices are not that high for a hotel beauty salon. Pastry shop. Sweets that look delicious. Indian sweets were not sold. Nice plate, tea cups, and tea pods are on sale. There is a Dior boutique. An Indian jewelry shop called Gazdar. DiA is an Indian jewelry store.
ROLEX watches are on display (it is unknown if they will sell them). Ravissant is an Indian miscellaneous goods shop. Indian restaurant masara craft. I'll be there for dinner. This is the lobby of the tower building that opened in 1973. The Palace building and the Tower building are connected by a shopping arcade road. Accommodation costs in the Tower building are slightly cheaper than in the Palace building. A statue of Nandin (a white sacred cow that appears in Indian mythology). I think many people use the entrance near the lobby of the tower building. Sweets are on sale. Piano music begins in the evening. In addition to guests, tourists also enter the hotel, so the lobby is lively. There is a business center on the 3rd floor of the tower building. I forgot my computer at the airport security checkpoint, so I was allowed to use the computer here. There is also a printing machine, which is convenient. Cocktail time at TAJ Club Lounge (6pm-8pm). Let's take a look at the food. Various cold foods. Cheeses, shrimps, yogurt, tomatoes, etc. The food is carefully placed in small glass bowls. It's bite-sized. Dried fruits. Hot foods. It's not a huge amount, but it's perfect before dinner. Cocktails and mocktails. Alcoholic drinks such as wine. I'll have a little bit before dinner. It was an easy-to-eat dish with shrimp, chicken, and mushrooms. A mocktail called Cranberry Spritzer. Before dinner, we will take a look inside and outside the hotel at night. The pool is closed, but the poolside lounge/restaurant is open. The atmosphere around the pool at night is also nice. I like the dome that shines white and red. Seafood dishes are being prepared. There are quite a few people. Gateway of India is illuminated in purple at night. A 20-story tower building that could not be seen during the day. The area around the hotel is lively with many people even at night. The Palace building is beautifully lit up at night and has a strong presence. It feels like 90% of the people outside are Indian. The exterior is so beautiful that it's hard to believe that it was attacked in a terrorist incident in the past. We are going to have dinner at the Indian restaurant Masara Craft. The dress code is smart casual, but this is a more casual restaurant. Wine list. Wines from various countries. Prices are expressed in INR (1 INR = 0.012 USD). French champagnes such as Dom Perignon are expensive. Alcohol prices in India are lower than in other countries. Ordered Indian red wine. Aperitif, soup. Appetizer, vegetarian. Appetizer, non-vegetarian. MASTER STROKES, Vegetarian Light Shades. BOLD STROKES, Meat and Poultry. Meat and poultry dishes. RICE SPREAD. YOGURT SOFT HUES. BREAD CANVAS. DESSERT PALETTE. Ordered Murg Yokhni Shorba. Ordered Puran Singh ke Dhabe ki Chicken Curry. Ordered Cheese Naan. Indian red wine JNOON, 1400 INR (16.75 USD). Murg Yokhni Shorba, 700 INR (8.37 USD). Saffron and chicken broth soup. Indian thin rice crackers. It's a very spicy soup. Cheese naan, 400 INR (4.78 USD). Puran Singh ke Dhabe ki Chicken Curry, 2000 INR (23.92 USD). The thickness of the cheese naan is thin. The chicken curry had a mild spiciness and was easy to eat. Total cost: 5604 INR (67.03 USD). Hotel corridor at night. All floors have a similar structure. Let's take a look inside the room at night. Turndown service took place during the dinner. Body lotion next to the bed. Indoor slippers are provided. Many of the amenities are made of wood. All hotels with the name TAJ have the same amenities. The soap is ivory in color. Fill the bathtub with hot water and take a bath. Take a bath and relax. The water pressure in the shower is strong. The comfort of the bathrobe is normal. It's sometimes noisy outside. There are people even late at night. Are they local people? Sleep. Breakfast is served at the all-day dining restaurant Shamiana. Breakfast is semi-buffet style. Indian selection. International selection. Eggs selection. Sides. Beverages. We'll take a look at the buffet table. Bacons or boiled eggs. Chicken sausages. Kitchen. Grilled fish with lemon herb sauce. Baked beans, grilled tomatoes. Herb roasted potatoes. Corns, green peas and olives. JALEBI. Sweet snacks. Vegetables in chilli garlic sauce. Vegetable noodles. Indian rice crackers. Upma. South Indian breakfast. Mysore bonda. Fried dumplings made with flour, yogurt and spices. There are also other Indian dishes. Fruits and juices. Hams, etc. Salads. Yogurt. Cheeses. Cereals and breads. Milk and fruits. Pastry. There is a surprising variety of bread. Honey. Since it's India, it was nice to have an Indian food corner. Eggs Benedict. It was delicious. I had a variety of international dishes. When we returned to the room... An Indian newspaper is placed on the doorknob. There are many crows flying outside. There are a lot of ships again. There are many people around the hotel from the morning. Letter Set. Room service menu. Room service is also available for breakfast with international and Indian dishes. Indian food seems to be high in calories. Looking at the breakfast restaurant, it looks like room service would be a good idea. In addition, an all-day menu is available. The menu is all about Indian food. Alcoholic drinks can be ordered via room service. There are a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. There is a spa called J WELLNESS CIRCLE. They have a one week spa plan. 90000 INR 1076 USD). J WELLNESS CIRCLE is located near the lobby of the tower building. Spa entrance and reception. From what I see on the website, the spa offers a variety of menus. There is a fitness center near the pool. Most of the machines in the gym are made by Technogym. When I looked inside, I realized that the gym was bigger than I expected. Check-out time is 12:00. This is the road next to the tower building. It takes about 80 minutes to return to Mumbai airport. Arrived at Mumbai airport. We will take Air India. Economy class ticket. Domestic terminal of Mumbai airport. It's nice to have a lot of greenery. Go to the back. Flight AI643 to Udaipur departing at 14:20. A big car. Mumbai's airport is one of India's two largest airports and is large. It shows the places we can go to on Air India's international flights. International flights are available on 70 routes in 28 countries around the world. This is the business class lounge of Air India and Vistara. Not available at this time. The interior of the airport is different from other countries. The interior is distinctively Indian. Temple Vahana. This statue has an amazing design. Other than Air India, Indigo and Vistara are also popular. Air India plane. Lights with unique designs. The Air India aircraft we will be flying on is the Airbus A320. It is rather short with a total length of 37.6m. There are 168 seats, all of which are economy class. Boarding started after about 30 minutes delay. The seat layout is 3-3. Since it is economy class, the seat width and pitch are narrow. Air India's economy cabin feels smaller than IndiGo's. USB ports are included. Behind the seat... Drink holder. Table. A320 safety instructions. A main wing is on the side. This is the only in-flight meal. Samosa rolls (Indian spring rolls). The flight was 1 hour and 30 minutes, but it felt long. Arrive at Udaipur airport. Meet up with the staff at the next hotel. Next, we will stay at The Oberoi Udaivilas. The Oberoi Udaivilas is one of the best hotels in India. A boat pier. Personally, I prefer Udaipur to Mumbai. Udaipur has some great hotels. Thank you for your viewing.
