Mumbai, June 20, 2008: Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces continues to consistently win the most prestigious awards and accolades worldwide. Further to this, Taj Hotels has recently won 2 prestigious awards at The 2008 World Travel Awards, reinforcing its position as India’s largest and finest Hotel chain. They are:
- Rajput Suite at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, India won as India’s Leading Suite
- Taj Lake Palace Udaipur was awarded India’s Leading Castle & Palace
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai has created its own unique history. From Maharajas and Princes to, Presidents, CEOs and entertainers, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower has played the perfect host. An architectural marvel, the Hotel offers luxuriously appointed suites, the finest amongst them being the Rajput Suite. Romance and intrigue begin as soon as you enter through the heavy wooden door, ornate with its mere presence and gives guests a taste of life in a grand Indian mansion. It is decorated with original paintings and antiques that transport one into a world of regal luxury and grandeur. This is a place where one will always feel like a Maharaja.
Some of the celebrities who stayed in the Rajput Suite are: Prince Charles, Richard Gere, Dennis Quaid, King of Morrocco, John Lenon, Yoko Ono, Ursula Andress, Robert Blackwill (US Ambassador), Michael Douglas, Danny Devito, Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt, among others.
A dream of white marble, Taj Lake Palace Udaipur is luxury personified. Nestled amidst the enchanting and historical city of Udaipur, the magical allure of the magnificent Taj Lake Palace continues to be recognized as one of the most enduring symbols of Indian architecture.
The transformation at the Taj Lake Palace encompasses the restoration of 63 luxurious guestrooms, 18 magnificent suites, two restaurants, the bar, reading room, various courtyards, performance enclosures, the Gangaur Boat; and modern luxurious additions like the royal Taj Spa, personalized butler service, fine dining options, airport transfers in vintage cars, exciting and historic sightseeing options, amongst others.
About The World Travel Awards
Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the "Travel industry's equivalent to the Oscars", the World Travel Awards are the most comprehensive and most prestigious awards program in global travel industry today. The World Travel Awards is regarded as the forum that serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements found in all sectors of the global travel industry.
About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 61 hotels in 42 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. |
