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COMPANY INTRODUCTION
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries are collectively
known as Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and is recognised as one of Asia's largest
and finest hotel company. Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Mr.
Jamsetji N. Tata, the company opened its first property, The Taj Mahal Palace
Hotel, Bombay in 1903. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, completed its
centenary year in 2003.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces comprises 93 hotels in 55 locations across India
with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK,
USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.
Spanning the length and breadth of the country, gracing important industrial towns
and cities, beaches, hill stations, historical and pilgrim centres and wildlife
destinations, each Taj hotel offers the luxury of service, the apogee of Indian
hospitality, vantage locations, modern amenities and business facilities.
IHCL operate in the luxury, premium, mid-market and value segments of the
market through the following:
Taj (luxury full-service hotels, resorts and palaces) is our flagship brand for the
world's most discerning travelers seeking authentic experiences given that luxury is
a way of life to which they are accustomed. Spanning world-renowned landmarks,
modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts, authentic Rajput palaces and rustic
safari lodges, each Taj hotel reinterprets the tradition of hospitality in a
refreshingly modern way to create unique experiences and lifelong memories.
Taj also encompasses a unique set of iconic properties rooted in history and
tradition that deliver truly unforgettable experiences. A collection of outstanding
properties with strong heritage as hotels or palaces which offer something more
than great physical product and exceptional service. This group is defined by the
emotional and unique equity of its iconic properties that are authentic, nonreplicable with great potential to create memories and stories.
Taj Exotica is our resort and spa brand found in the most exotic and relaxing
locales of the world. The properties are defined by the privacy and intimacy they
provide. The hotels are clearly differentiated by their product philosophy and
service design. They are centered around high end accommodation, intimacy and
an environment that allows its guest unrivalled comfort and privacy. They are
defined by a sensibility of intimate design and by their varied and eclectic culinary
experiences, impeccable service and authentic Indian Spa sanctuaries.
Taj Safaris are wildlife lodges that allow travelers to experience the unparalleled
beauty of the Indian jungle amidst luxurious surroundings. They offer India's first
and only wildlife luxury lodge circuit. Taj Safaris provide guests with the ultimate,
interpretive, wild life experience based on a proven sustainable ecotourism model.
Vivanta by Taj Hotels & Resorts - Hailed by Wallpaper UK as a "stroke of
genius" and rated by Conde Nast Traveler US as the 3rd best global hotel brand
Vivanta by Taj offers an imaginative, vivacious and stylish take on 'cool luxury'
Work hard and play hard. Relax and energize. Ideate and confer. Evolve and
transform. Revel in a spirit that presents the normal with an unexpected twist.
Stylish and sophisticated, Vivanta by Taj delivers experiences with imagination,
energy and efficiency. Currently comprised of 29 hotels and resorts in India and the
Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj is represented across key metropolitan capitals
as well as popular vacation destinations like Goa, Kerala, Rajasthan, Coorg,
Langkawi, Bentota and the Maldives. With innovative cuisine, energetic spaces,
unique motifs, distinct avatars, the smart use of technology and experiences that
seek to constantly engage, invigorate and relax, it appeals to the cosmopolitan
world-traveler immersed in a sensory lifestyle. Stay connected to
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
RESPONSBILITY
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SOCIAL
As part of Tata's; India's premier business house; we at the Taj Group, have always
believed in society and environment being integral stakeholders in our business.
Over the last 112 years, we have endeavored to uphold the belief of our founder,
'Jamsetji Tata' that the 'purpose of business' is rooted in the advancement of the
society in which it operates in.
This belief has driven our corporate sustainability endeavors where we have striven
to make a positive impact in the destinations of our hotel locations. Supporting the
local communities in the areas of our operations and reducing the carbon footprint
of our hotels has been at the forefront of our sustainability endeavors. We have
continuously reviewed and evolved our programs to ensure our support meets the
current needs of the locally based communities and is relevant to the ever changing
environment. In 2008-09, we further evolved our programs to undertake initiatives
based on our core competencies. This led to the initiation of our corporate social
responsibility theme of 'Building Sustainable Livelihoods' and the EARTH
(Environment Awareness and Renewal at Taj Hotels) program.
Under 'Building Sustainable Livelihoods', we support enterprise development of
farmers, women self-help groups and small scale entrepreneurs. We promote
indigenous artisans and craftsmen through our revival of indigenous art and culture
program. And in partnership with like-minded organizations, we work towards
enhancing the employability of less privileged rural youth through our Hospitality
Skill Training Program. Over the last five years, we have trained and certified over
12,000 youth, 97% of who have received employment in the hospitality industry.
Our hotels year on year support over 300 artisans and source products and services
worth over two crores through our sensitive vendor tie-ups.
While community development is important, we understand our environmental
footprint plays a key role in ensuring the locations of our operations are well
maintained. Through our EARTH program, we have furthered our efforts towards
reducing our energy, waste and water footprint. To help reduce the impact of our
daily operations, we partnered with EarthCheck - the world's leading
environmental management, benchmarking and certification program for the travel
and tourism industry. Through EarthCheck, our 100 plus hotels environmental and
social performance is benchmarked against their peers and certified post
evaluation. Over the last 5 years, all our hotels have achieved silver certification &
eight of our hotels have achieved Gold Certification - which is the second highest
EarthCheck certification standard. The eight hotels include Taj West End,
Bangalore, Taj Lands End, Mumbai, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, Goa, Taj Exotica
The Company was incorporated in 1902 and it opened its first hotel, The Taj Mahal
Palace & Tower, Mumbai, in 1903. The Company then undertook major expansion
of The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai by constructing an adjacent tower
block and increasing the number of rooms from 225 to 565 rooms. With the
completion of its initial public offering in the early 1970s, the Company began a
long term programme of geographic expansion and development of new tourist
destinations in India which led to its emergence as a leading hotel chain in India.
From the 1970s to the present day, the Taj Group has played an important role in
launching several of India's key tourist destinations, working in close association
with the Indian Government. The Taj Group has a philosophy of service excellence
which entails providing consistently high levels of personalized service and
innovative means of improving service quality.
The Taj Group has been active in converting former royal palaces in India into
world class luxury hotels such as the Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, the Rambagh
Palace in Jaipur and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. In 1974, the Taj Group
opened India's first international five star deluxe beach resort, the Fort Aguada
Beach Resort in Goa. The Taj Group also began its business in metropolitan hotels
in the 1970s, opening the five-star deluxe hotel Taj Coromandel in Chennai in
1974, acquiring an equity interest and operating contract for the Taj President, a
business hotel in Mumbai, in 1977, and opening the Taj Mahal Hotel in Delhi in
1978.
In 1980, the Taj Group took its first step internationally by opening its first hotel
outside India, the Taj Sheba Hotel in Sana'a, Yemen and in the late 1980s, acquired
interests in the Crown Plaza - James Court, London and 51 Buckingham Gate
Luxury Suites and Apartments in London.
In 1984, the Taj Group acquired under a license agreement each of The Taj West
End, Bangalore, Taj Connemara, Chennai and Savoy Hotel, Ooty, with which the
Taj Group made its foray into Bangalore.
With the opening of the five star deluxe hotel Taj Bengal in Kolkata in 1989; the
Taj Group became the only hotel chain with a presence in the five major
metropolitan cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkatta, Bangalore and Chennai.
Concurrently with the expansion of its luxury hotel chain in the major metropolitan
cities, the Taj Group also expanded its business hotels division in the major
metropolitan and large secondary cities in India.
During the 1990s, the Taj Group continued to expand its geographic and market
coverage in India. It developed specialized operations (such as wildlife lodges) and
consolidated its position in established markets through the upgrading of existing
properties and development of new properties. Taj Kerala Hotels & Resorts
Limited was set up in the early 1990s along with the Kerala Tourism Development
Corporation. In 1998 the Taj Group opened the Taj Exotica Bentota which
strengthened the Taj Group's market position in Sri Lanka. In 2000, the launch of
the 56 acre Taj Exotica, Goa and the Taj Hari Mahal in Jodhpur were completed.
In 2000, the Taj Group entered into a partnership with the GVK Reddy Group to
set up Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts Limited and thereby obtained a prominent
position in the market in the southern business city of Hyderabad, holding three
hotels and a major share of the market. In 2001, the Taj Group took on the
management contract of Taj Palace Hotel, Dubai, and has established itself as an
up-market hotel in the Middle East region. The Taj Exotica Resort & Spa,
Maldives launched the Taj Group into the premium luxury hotel market and since
its opening in July 2002, has won several international awards. The Taj Group also
obtained licenses to manage and operate two leisure hotels; the Rawal-Kot,
Jaisalmer and Usha Kiran Palace, Gwalior in October 2002.
In September 2002, the Taj Group acquired an equity interest in the former Regent
Hotel in Bandra which gave the Taj Group access to the midtown and North
Mumbai market. The hotel has since been renamed as the Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
In 2003, the Company celebrated the centenary of the opening of its Flagship hotel,
the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai.
In 2004 the Taj Group opened Wellington Mews, its first luxury serviced apartment
in Mumbai. In the same year, the Taj Group also launched the first of its "valuefor-money" hotels in Bangalore branded 'Ginger', which division has 11 hotels in
various locations in India and is owned through its wholly owned subsidiary.
In 2005 the Company acquired on lease The Pierre, a renowned hotel in New York
City, to enter the luxury end of the developed hotel markets internationally. The
Company entered into a management contract for Taj Exotica in Palm Island
Jumeirah in Dubai to expand its existing presence in the United Arab Emirates.
The Company enhanced its position as an operator of converted palaces by
entering into a management contract for Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur in the
princely state of Rajasthan in India. The Company, through a subsidiary, acquired
the erstwhile 'W' hotel in Sydney, Australia in February 2006 and renamed it as
'Blue, Woolloomooloo Bay'. To expand its presence in the US market, the
Company acquired in early 2007 Ritz Carlton in Boston and Taj Campton Place in
San Francisco.
Hotels operated by the Taj Group internationally are located in US, Australia,
Dubai, Maldives, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Bhutan
and Zambia.
On October 12, 2006, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the
Scheme, under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act for the for the
amalgamation of Indian Resorts Hotel Limited, Gateway Hotels and Getaway
Resorts Limited, Kuteeram Resorts Private Limited, Asia Pacific Hotels Limited,
Taj Lands End Limited (Transferor Companies) with the Company. The Scheme
was approved by the respective High Courts.
Rationale for the Scheme of Amalgamation
The Transferor Companies and the Company were engaged in the leisure and
business hotels as part of the Taj group of hotels. A consolidation of the Transferor
Companies and the Company was therefore expected to lead to greater synergy in
operations, a more efficient utilisation of capital and create a stronger base for
future growth of business in general and the Company in particular. The
amalgamation was expected to result in administrative rationalization,
organizational efficiencies, and optimal utilization of various resources.
The Company establishes the Taj Kerala Hotels and Resorts Limited with the
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
1998
The Company opens the "Taj Exotica" in Bentota, Sri Lanka.
2000
The Company establishes Taj GVK Hotels and Resorts Limited with the GVK
group to operate three hotels in Hyderabad.
2001
The Company is awarded the management contract for the "Taj Palace", Dubai.
The Company launches the "Taj Exotica Spa and Resort" in Maldives.
2002
The Company obtains licences to manage and operate two leisure hotels: the
"Rawal-Kot" in Jaisalmer and the "Usha Kiran Palace", Gwalior.
The Company acquires an equity interest in "Regent Hotel" in Bandra, Mumbai
which is later renamed as the "Taj Lands End".
2003
The Company relaunches its flag ship property as the "Taj Mahal Palace and
Tower".
2004
The company opens its first Jiva Spa at the Usha Kiran Palace in Gwalior.
The Company launches its first luxury serviced apartments, "Wellington Mews" in
Mumbai.
The Company opens its first economy hotel under the brand "Ginger" in
Bangalore.
2005
The Company obtains a management contract to operate "The Pierre" in New York,
USA.
The Company entered into a management contract to operate the "Taj Exotica" in
Palm Island, Jumeirah, Dubai.
The Company obtained the operating agreement for the "Umaid Bhawan Palace" in
Jodhpur.
2006
The Company acquires the "W" hotel in Sydney, Australia which is later renamed
as the "Blue Sydney".
The Company commences operation of its first wildlife lodge at Mahua Kothi,
Bandhavgarh.
2007
The Company acquires the "Ritz-Carlton" in Boston, USA which is later renamed
as the "Taj Boston".
following categories: Overseas Business Hotel, the World's Top 100 and Overseas
Leisure Hotel in Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces unveiled a premium business hotel - Taj Residency
Trivandrum. Enters into a Management contract with Dodla Intenational Limited.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, launched a new brand "The Gateway Hotel".
Taj Hotels Resorts and Places has ranked No. 1 in the Best Hotel Chain in India
category at the Business Traveller Awards 2008. The spas at the Usha Kiran Palace,
Gwalior and the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur have been included among The 101 Best
Spas in The World - Tatler Spa Guide 2008.
Taj Boston is the First United States Hotel and 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites
and Residencesis the First UK Hotel introducing Cisco TelePresence Rooms for
Public Use Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in collaboration with Tata
Communications and Cisco.
Taj Boston in cooperation with Susan Cole of Boston Assemblies launches Social
Style for Children. These etiquette programs for children provide easy access to the
social skills essential in daily life.
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai was under siegh during the 26/11
Mumbai Terror attacks.
The Taj Boston was named the best hotel in Boston and for the second year in a
row ranked , 22 among the world's top 100 hotels in the latest survey of hotels
worldwide by Institutional Investor magazine.
The Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces 'No room for the Ordinary' advertising campaign
for the print media bagged the 2008 PATA Gold Award in the Marketing Hospitality category and also won a second award - the 2008 Gold Magellan
Award.
The Gateway Hotel Athwa Lines Surat has added a new block of rooms to take up
its inventory to 208 making it the largest hotel in Gujarat. It also launches three
brand new restaurants - "Flow" the all day dining restaurant, "Spice" an Indian
specialty restaurant and "T3" a Tea lounge and Deli.
Taj launches The Jiva Spa Boat at Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur.
On December 21st, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower reopens the rooms in the The
Taj Mahal Tower.
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces announced the opening of their 'Upper Upscale'
brand in Bangalore. The hotel bears a new name and identity: "Vivanta by Taj Whitefield, Bangalore".
With the announcement of its forthcoming reopening, The Taj Mahal Palace &
Tower provides further details on the reopening of the Tower Wing. 268 rooms will
be available, which include 9 Suites and 26 Taj Club Rooms. Exclusive services to
commemorate the special occasion of the hotel's reopening have been introduced
with the opening of the Tower Wing.
The Taj Group set up a public service welfare Trust fund named - "Taj Public
Service Welfare Trust" (TPS Welfare Trust), In response to the unprecedented
attack on Mumbai between November 26 to 29, 2008, where many people from the
security forces, the Police, Fire service, hotel employees, guests of the Taj and
general public were killed or wounded.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces unveiled a new world-class premium hotel in
Chennai - Taj Mount Road.
2009
Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur voted as the winner of the Editor's Choice Award 2008
for Gallivanter's Guide.
Taj Boston awarded 2009 Mobil Four-Star honors in recognition of its gracious and
efficient service and luxurious accommodations and public spaces.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces introduces Kefi - the Mediterranean restaurant
at Taj Mount Road.
Taj Safaris open doors of its new luxury lodge, Banjaar Tola at Kanha National
Park from February 18, 2009.
The Pierre, re-opens on June 1 following a meticulous $100 million renovation to
create new guestroom and bath interiors and to reconfigure first floor public areas
to accommodate a new restaurant, Le Caprice at The Pierre, as well as 2 East, a
new lobby lounge, and a graciously welcoming reception area.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces announce their new premium hotel, "Vivanta by Taj
- Panaji, Goa", slotted in the "upper upscale" segment.
Indian Hotels Company Limited announced that it is going to acquire a controlling
stake in ELEL, the company which holds a long term sub-lease for the land on
which the Sea Rock Hotel is located in Bandra, Mumbai, for Rs. 680 crores.
The Taj Residency Ummed in Ahmedabad migrated to The Gateway Hotels
portfolio, making this its third property in Gujarat and the 31st Gateway hotel in
India.
Taj launches Vivanta by Taj in Maldives.
Karambir Singh Kang, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower,
Mumbai has been awarded the prestigious Virtuoso Hotelier of the Year Award,
2009 at the Virtuoso "Best of the Best" Hotel Awards held in Las Vegas recently
during the Virtuoso's 21st Annual Travel Mart Conference.
Taj Lands End introduces 125 new rooms comprising 107 Taj Club rooms and 18
Suites, increasing the inventory to 493 rooms.
The Gateway Hotels has signed a management contract to set up a 125 room hotel
on a 16-acre prime location in Shirdi.
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur has been voted the Best Hotel in the World by Cond
Nast Traveller in the Readers Travel Awards for 2009 across travel and industry
categories, in the World Top 100. It also tops the list of 'Overseas Leisure Hotels
for Asia and the Indian sub-continent'. Scoring an overall 95.62, Rambagh Palace
has the 'best ambience/dcor' (98.12) and 'location' (96.5) of all hotels in the
category.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives has been ranked 18th best Overseas Leisure
Hotel in Middle East, Africa & the Indian Ocean Islands in the Cond Nast
Readers' Awards 2009.
Taj Coromandel relaunches Golden Dragon - The signature Specialty Schezwan
restaurant in the city.
The Taj Palace launches Blue Ginger thus introducing Vietnamese cuisine to the
Delhi.
Taj Palace introduces 'The Blue Bar'.
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives has challenged to protect the natural tropical
flora and fauna and surrounding blue waters of Emboodhu Finolhu island.
On 26th of November 2009, The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai saw the
coming together of employees and families of staff members, for a remembrance
meeting that paid respects to those who lost their lives last year. There were multi
faith prayers held for peace and harmony.
The standalone hotel, previously known as the Ummeid Jodhpur, was migrated to
the brand The Gateway Hotel Jodhpur. This is the third Gateway property in
Rajasthan after Jaisalmer and Jaipur and the 33rd property in the country overall.
The Taj celebrates the opening of Taj Khazana at Taj Lands End, its first signature
boutique store in Mumbai.
The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai announced the reopening of the iconic
restaurant Golden Dragon on the 25th of November 2009.
The legendary Wasabi and the historical Harbour Bar at The Taj Mahal Palace &
Tower, Mumbaireopened their doors on Dec 3, 2009.
The Indian Hotels Company Ltd announces its foray into Srinagar, in Jammu and
Kashmir. A management contract for a hotel under the upper upscale brand Vivanta
by Taj was signed on, December, 10, 2009 at Srinagar with SAIFCO Hill Crest
Hotels Pvt. Ltd, part of a well-known business house in the state.
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has been recognised for its excellence and service for
its properties - Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives and Taj West End, Bangalore at the Leading Hotels of the World Annual Convention held in Venice, Italy in
November 2009.
2010
The Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur has been voted the Hotel Of The Year by the
Gallivanter's Guide Editor's Choice Awards.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, and
VICTORIA-JUNGFRAU COLLECTION, an exclusive hotel group comprising
four of Switzerland's leading luxury hotels have entered into a strategic joint
Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces is an international hospitality group with strong
roots in India. For over 100 years, we have built our reputation on legendary
properties, unparalleled facilities and impeccable service. We operate in the luxury,
premium, mid-market and value segments of the market through our following
brands:
Taj (luxury full-service hotels, resorts and palaces) is our flagship brand for the
world's most discerning travelers seeking authentic experiences given that luxury is
a way of life to which they are accustomed. Spanning world-renowned landmarks,
modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts, authentic Rajput palaces and rustic
safari lodges, each Taj hotel reinterprets the tradition of hospitality in a
refreshingly modern way to create unique experiences and lifelong memories.
Taj also encompasses a unique set of iconic properties rooted in history and
tradition that deliver truly unforgettable experiences. A collection of outstanding
properties with strong heritage as hotels or palaces which offer something more
than great physical product and exceptional service. This group is defined by the
emotional and unique equity of its iconic properties that are authentic, nonreplicable with great potential to create memories and stories.
Taj Exotica is our resort and spa brand found in the most exotic and relaxing
locales of the world. The properties are defined by the privacy and intimacy they
provide. The hotels are clearly differentiated by their product philosophy and
service design. They are centered around high end accommodation, intimacy and
an environment that allows its guest unrivalled comfort and privacy. They are
defined by a a sensibility of intimate design and by their varied and eclectic
culinary experiences, impeccable service and authentic Indian Spa sanctuaries.
Taj Safaris are wildlife lodges that allow travelers to experience the unparalleled
beauty of the Indian jungle amidst luxurious surroundings. They offer India's first
and only wildlife luxury lodge circuit. Taj Safaris provide guests with the ultimate,
interpretive, wild life experience based on a proven sustainable ecotourism model.
TAJ LUXURY RESIDENCES For over a hundred years, Taj Hotels, Resorts and
Palaces have played host to discerning travellers from around the world.
Renowned for its warm hospitality, the spirit of the Taj is now found embodied in
the Taj Luxury Residences.
Taj Wellington Mews, Mumbai, offer luxuriously furnished apartments for short
visits or extended stays. Equipped with modern household amenities, the spacious
apartments offer a personal butler service, round-the-clock concierge service and
24-hour baby-sitting service, taking care of every comfort.
A range of recreation options, including an attached swimming pool, wellequipped fitness centre and a rejuvenating spa, complements state-of-the-art
business facilities and conference services, while the comprehensive security
measures assure complete privacy and safety.
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VIVANTA BY TAJ MALABAR, COCHIN IS AWARDED THE 'BEST
LUXURY RESORT' IN INDIA
April 1, 2015
Cochin, April 1, 2015: The Taj Group is immensely pleased to announce the latest
accolades in its many feathered cap. Vivanta by Taj - Malabar, Cochin has been
bestowed with the honor of being the Winner of 'Best Luxury Resort' in India for
2014-2015 from Hotel Build Awards at the 3rd Annual Hotel Build
Awards recently held at Gurgaon on the 20th of March'2015.
Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Suman Dutta Sharma, General Manager,
Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Cochin, said, "We are extremely delighted that Vivanta
by Taj - Malabar has been awarded the Best Luxury Resort in India. This award is
a testimony of the impeccable service we provide to our guests and an
encouragement to continue performing better."
Vivanta by Taj - Malabar strikes a fine balance between yesterday and tomorrow
and is aptly situated on Willingdon Island offering a magnificent view of Cochin
harbor. The hotel offers an array of luxury experiences like the onboard barbeque
in a yacht in the deep sea on a moonlit night, a private destination island for nature
culture activities and weddings, Royal welcome and also houses the exclusive Jiva
Spa. The hotel's arrival zone sets the tone for guestrooms and banquet facilities that
deliver the ultimate in urban relaxation. The heritage wing, built in 1935, has
graceful Victorian interiors that reflect the inherent beauty of Cochin. And the
tower wing houses newly renovated guestroom suites, each a delicate mix of the
classic with the contemporary. Technology is woven through it all. Vivanta by Taj Malabar, has all the entertainment and connectivity options today's traveler
requires.
Considered as a 'Royal Abode' Vivanta by Taj Malabar, Cochin in the recent past
has played host to various personalities and Heads of State like the then Honorable
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin
Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, His Royal Highness Charles Philip
Arthur George, The Prince of Wales & Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, The
Prince & Princess of Kent, Princess of Savoie, Prince and Princess of Broglie,
Bharat Ratna Shri Amartya Sen and a spectrum of personalities from various walks
of life.
Discover Vivanta
Work hard and play hard. Relax and energize. Ideate and confer. Evolve and
transform. Revel in a spirit that presents the normal with an unexpected twist.
Stylish and sophisticated, Vivanta by Taj delivers premium hotel experiences with
imagination, energy and efficiency. Currently comprised of 30 hotels and resorts in
India and the Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj is represented across key
metropolitan capitals as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala,
Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Vivanta by Taj offers an imaginative,
vivacious and stylish take on hospitality. Informal, cool and embracing the
unusual. With innovative cuisine, energetic spaces, unique motifs, distinct avatars,
the smart use of technology and experiences that seek to constantly engage,
invigorate and relax, it appeals to the cosmopolitan world-traveler immersed in a
sensory lifestyle.
Guestrooms
Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi features 250 spacious rooms including 17
uniquely designed suites and a luxurious Presidential Nirvana suite. The rooms are
designed to look like modern day abodes with jagged angles in the roof and walls,
complemented with geometric patterns on the carpet. The Rhythm Lounge is an
eclectic getaway, exclusively for premium indulgence, deluxe allure, premium
temptation and Presidential Nirvana suite guests
Dining
Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi offers a range of authentic cuisines appealing
to all tastes. Creo the all-day dining restaurant features an interactive kitchen
offering multiple cuisines, ranging from Indian and Italian, to a Sushi bar and
versatile Teppanyaki. The Indus Express offers pre-Independence Punjab and the
provincial five rivers' cuisine with some of the classics of Pothovar, Rawalpindi,
Amritsar, Khyber and Lahore. Caramel - the Deli, offers snacks, delicate hors
d'oeuvres, an organic selection of teas and coffee along with bakery fineries.
Guests can sample a mix of Vivanta signature cocktails at Tipple - the bar.
Recreation
For those in search of rest and relaxation, guests are able to retreat to the tranquil
sanctity of Jiva Spa, a luxurious haven with five spa treatment suites. Blending
ancient Indian wisdom with contemporary therapies, Jiva Spa offers rejuvenation
therapies, ranging from ethnic aromatherapy massages, time-honoured treatments,
body scrubs and wraps. Guests can also enjoy Celsius, the pool and a fully
equipped Fitness Centre.
Meetings & Events
Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi offers more than 17000 sq. ft. of flexible
meeting and event facilities. The nine meeting rooms accommodate anything from
discrete board meetings and small, intimate social occasions to elegant cocktail
receptions, sophisticated weddings and stylish conferences. The high tech videoconferencing facilities, integrated digital audio systems and soundproofing ensure
that every conference is special. The ballroom with its twenty seven foot height
makes it the perfect venue for product launches and elegant social events. With a
large pre-function space, an exclusive entry for banquet guests and the ballroom
opening onto landscaped lawns, Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka is just right address for
grand soirees 'and weddings.
Experiences
Each Vivanta hotel presents a few unique experiences - Vivanta Motifs are a
representation of the Vivanta philosophy of hospitality with a difference. At
Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi guests can experience two distinct motifs the "Kabir" project and "Terra Forma".
"We are eagerly looking forward to welcoming guests to Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka,
New Delhi. The hotel is an ideal option for both business and leisure travellers as
well as guests looking for memorable weddings and successful conferences" said
Mr. Anil Malhotra, General Manager, Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi.
Discover Vivanta
Work hard and play hard. Relax and energize. Ideate and confer. Evolve and
transform. Revel in a spirit that presents the normal with an unexpected twist.
Stylish and sophisticated, Vivanta by Taj delivers premium hotel experiences with
imagination, energy and efficiency. Currently comprised of 30 hotels and resorts in
India and the Indian Ocean region, Vivanta by Taj is represented across key
metropolitan capitals as well as popular holiday destinations like Goa, Kerala,
Rajasthan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Vivanta by Taj offers an imaginative,
vivacious and stylish take on hospitality. Informal, cool and embracing the
unusual. With innovative cuisine, energetic spaces, unique motifs, distinct avatars,
the smart use of technology and experiences that seek to constantly engage,
invigorate and relax, it appeals to the cosmopolitan world-traveler immersed in a
sensory lifestyle.
GUEST SPEAK
Mr.Hinrek Topsoe
Chairman, Haldore Topsoe
Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund
Thank you for great service to the whole Topsoe group.
Mr.Shiv Khera
Educator, Author, Business Consultant
Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund
Your hospitality and courtesy makes the country proud.
Mr.Mukund Rajan
Group Executive Council- Brand Custodian and Chief Ethics officer, Tata Sons Ltd
Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund
Short, but very comfortable stay. Certainly tempts one to consider this option on further visits to the National Capital
region, distance withstanding. Keep up the god work.
Mr.Naushad Forbes
Director, Spirax Marshall Private Limited
Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund
Thank you for a very nice stay. Excellent service by all and stay too short. Will be back!
Mr.R.K.Aggarwal
Joint Director, Cultural Government of Chhattisgarh
Vivanta by Taj, Surajkund
You are wonderful. Thank you.
Mr Waheed Hassan and Mrs Ilham Hassan, President and First Lady of Maldives
The Taj West End, Bangalore
February 2014
Thank you for the hospitality. My wife and I enjoyed staying here. The gardens and the general atmosphere is very
relaxing. The service was excellent. We look forward to visiting again.
Mr Joachim Gauck & Ms Daniela Schadt, President and First Lady of Germany
The Taj West End, Bangalore
February 2014
This is a very special place - wonderful! Thank you for your hospitality and the excellent service!
January 2014
This has been an extremely pleasant stay ath the Taj. I would like to thank the staff of the hotel who have been extremely
helpful and attentive. The hotel is lovely and i would definitely come back next time i stay in Bangalore.
Dr Amartya Sen
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
18 December 2013
A wonderful stay in a great hotel! Many thanks & see you again, soon!
Indra Nooyi
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
19th December 2013
Thank you for your hospitality, excellent service, great food, warm staff... the whole experience was simply amazing! My
special compliments to Rynelle (Fernandes)... she made my stay that much more special. You are truly my home away
from home.
Salman Khurshid
The Taj West End, Bangalore
30th July 2013
Some of the best things in life come after a long wait - but to come for such a brief moment as my coming here is really
disappointing! However even the few hours i was able to spend here convinces me that i have to be back and soon. The
ambience and hospitality is outstanding. One is reminded of the famous lines - ' If on Earth there is a heaven of bliss, its is
this, it is this, it is this!' Thank you for a brief experience of heaven.
Akhilesh Yadav
The Taj West End, Bangalore
15th June 2013
Wonderful and peaceful stay! Hope to come for more days the next time. Thanks to all the staff! And nice food too!
Mr Bill Clinton
Former President United States of America
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
10th to 12th April 2013
Its good to be back. I love the innovations and the fact the service, the friendly staff and the view have not changed.
Thank you
Salman Rushdie
The Taj West End, Bangalore
25th January 2013
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The embroidered pillow and the chocolate books - amazing!
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of
Bahrain
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
29th May to 30th May 2012
Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The staff are fantastic and the building historic. India on the Rise. & wish you
great success
March 2012
Thank you for the warm welcome, gracious hospitality and wonderful service. You have an excellent hotel and a staff that
matches the fine facilities with thoughtful consideration. I look forward to returning.
January 2012
Luxurious accommodation. Excellent service especially from my butler Dinesh Naik. Unfortunately a very short stay.
Hope to come again to the lovely surroundings.
His Excellency Barry Robert O'Farrell, Hon Premier - New South Wales
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
12th to 15th November 2011
"A wonderful hotel, a splendid visit, a commitment to return."
Jigme Y. Thinley
Prime Minister - Bhutan
Taj Lands End, Mumbai 2010
Thank you for a wonderful stay. Your gracious hospitality is incomparable!
that day. The United States stands in solidarity with all of Mumbai and all of India in writing to eradicate the enemy of
terrorism, and we offer our lasting friendship with the Indian people
On behalf of my delegation and my family I take this opportunity to thank you very much to all services you have been
received in your hotel. I wish you good success in every your initiative and we pray that God bless you and your country.
Michael Geoghegan,
Group CEO of HSBC
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
It has been a great pleasure to be with you for the last 24 hrs. Your staff are what make the Tata brand and Taj make your
guests so comfortable.
Jermaine Jackson
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
We had a wonderful experience at the Taj Lands End! Amazing! The service was fantastic!
Jessica Simpson
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
Thank you for a wonderful stay, at the Taj Lands End everyone was so nice and I will return.
We had such a wonderful time in the Mumbai at the Taj. Arrival and hospitality are excellent the dinning is superb. The
Taj is recovering from the strategy is miraculous. I will certainly be back
Mr.Gabriel Prynn
Cello soloist
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
6th to 7th September 2009
Thank you s wonderful stay, the view the service the atmosphere all were charming, best in India
H.E.Korbsak Sabhavasi
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
8th to 9th 0ctober 2009
Brief stay but wonderful
MR.George Bush
Former President of USA
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
30th October 2009
God bless them who suffered because of the terrorist attack
Mrs.Indra Nooyi
Chairman and CEO - Pepsi Co
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
10th to 14th November 2009
I am sad to leave the hotel and go back to the US. You made my stay memorable. The warmth with which you welcomed
me, the attention service, the impeccable attention to detail ..... Wow you really set a new standard for service. Many
thanks you and your staff are truly incredible
Corporate Awards
Global Awards
Sep The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai was named the Best Overseas Business
2014 Hotel with a score of 91 at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers' Travel
Awards 2014.
Sep Taj Falaknuma Palace, Hyderabad ranked 5th on the list of World's Best
2014 Hotels in Asia & India with a score of 89.72 at the Conde Nast Traveller
UK Readers' Travel Awards 2014
Sep Rambagh Palace, Jaipur ranked 11th on the list of World's Best Hotels in
2014 Asia & India with a score of 84.11 at the Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers'
Travel Awards 2014.
Feb Trattoria at Vivanta by Taj - President, Mumbai, was declared the Best
2015 Casual Dining 24-hr restaurant as well as Best Italian Restaurant in South
Mumbai at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards 2015
Regional Awards
Jun
2013
Jan
2011
Nov
2010
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi has been awarded the 2013 certificate of
Excellence by Tripadvisor
Taj Palace Hotel rated the Best City Hotel Delhi at TTG Asia awards 2010 in
Singapore
All the leading executive chefs of Bangalore were invited to participate in
the event, the judges were Chef, Food critique, and entrepreneur Ms. Karen
Anand and NDTV Good food critique, and renowned sommelier Magandeep
singh. All chefs were asked to make innovative course wise dishes on the
spot in a specific time frame. Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju, Vivanta by Taj MG
Road won the 2nd place.
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