The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Magnificently Restored and Joyfully Re-Opened, Welcomes Guests Once Again

"When we Open the Heritage Wing and do Whatever it Takes to get Back its old Glory; we Will Send a Stronger Message - a Message That Strongly Resonates Among all of us That we can be Hurt, but we Cannot be Knocked Down"

MUMBAI, India, August 13, 2010 - As the country brings in India's 64th Independence Day, the iconic Taj
Mahal Palace re-opens its doors to the magnificently restored Palace wing in
Mumbai.

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Mr. Ratan Tata's promise made to the world in 2008 has been a compelling
force in resurrecting India's original luxury hotel

An extensive restoration by internationally acclaimed designers, Lissoni
Associati, Milan, BAMO San Francisco, DesignWilkes, Malaysia and James Park
Associates, Singapore was carried out. The Palace accommodations that is, the
Taj Club rooms, Luxury Grande rooms, themed Grand Luxury Suites are
graciously appointed spaces filled with precious art and redolent with
luxury, making it an unforgettable experience that encapsulates a slice of
history, legend and romance.

The reinvigorated Palace wing comes with a warm arrival arrangement and
stunning stay experiences. All our guests in the Palace wing will experience
the highly attentive and personalized "Palace Butler Service". The Palace
Lounge will be a private retreat; exclusively for residents of the Palace
wing. Guests can look forward to an indulgent customized bath experience.
High end technology ensures that guest's experiences are wired for
efficiency and comfort. Taj Club rooms and suites come with chauffeur-driven
luxurious Jaguar transfers.

With the reopening of the Palace wing, we look forward to receiving once
again all those who have supported us including world leaders. The
restaurants and eateries which have been renovated, including Sea Lounge,
Golden Dragon and the Taj Ballroom (design by LTW) and the Harbour Bar and
Wasabi by Morimoto (design by the Rockwell Group) are accompanied by inspired
cuisine from our team of acclaimed chefs.

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(swati at vccpl.com) / Deepika Sinha (deepika.sinha at vccpl.com) or at
+91(0)22-66568787