The Taj Palace Mahal & Tower, Mumbai, The Taj Palace Hotel and the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi voted best business hotels
October 4, 2005

Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is today recognised as a symbol of true Indian hospitality. Paying testament to its commitment to service excellence, the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai and Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi have been voted amongst the World’s Best Business Hotels in the Travel + Leisure 2005 Business Travel Guide while the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai and Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi have been voted Best Business Hotels at the 2005 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards. With exquisitely appointed rooms and modern comforts, these international style hotels offer the finest standards of hospitality and service to the sophisticated business traveller.

In the T + L’s 2005 World's Best Awards survey, discerning readers of Travel + Leisure magazine, who have travelled for business to top hotels across the globe, were surveyed on how well these hotels cater to business travellers. Here, the highest-ranking properties in major cities around the globe (with a minimum score of 75.00 necessary to be listed) scored. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai and the Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi were the only hotels in India to be selected for these coveted awards. Rankings were adjudged on set parameters like rooms, facilities, location, service, restaurants, food and value.

In its 24th year of publication, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific is one of eight regional editions of the magazine. Its sister publications are distributed in the UK, US, China, Germany, Middle East, Hungary and Spain. 8,828 poll forms were sent out to those select magazine subscribers who travel frequently, mostly around the Asia-Pacific. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai and Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi were then judged on various set parameters, basis a compilation of the responses from the discerning readers.

The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai is an architectural marvel and brings together Moorish, Oriental and Florentine styles. Built in 1903, this landmark hotel that completed its centenary in 2003, is a symbol of Indian hospitality. A trendsetter in initiating the city to savour culinary delights, the hotel also has the city’s best restaurants and bars.

Awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality previously, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi is a city landmark. Reflecting the heritage of Mughal Delhi, the hotel offers graceful architecture with state-of-the-art modern facilities. At the Taj Palace Hotel, a distinctive dining experience is offered, one that explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favourites.

Standing apart in service, its facilities and of course, in its distinguished patronage, The Taj Palace Hotel has played host to Heads of State, corporate moguls and high profile businessmen from across the world. The hotel has frequently hosted international conventions such as the World Economic Forum and Euro Money Conference. Nestled in six-acres of lush greens in the exclusive Diplomatic Enclave of the city, The Taj Palace Hotel is a perfect embodiment of all qualities synonymous with the standards of Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces.

Dedicated to continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, the awards are recognition of the investment in product standards and in service.