Taj

The Taj Hotels is a luxury hotel chain and a subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), part of the Tata Group. Founded in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata, it is recognized as one of the world’s strongest hotel brands.
  • Taj: Iconic luxury hotels, authentic grand palaces, coastal resorts, and safari lodges.
  • SeleQtions: A curated collection of named hotels with a distinct character (e.g., President in Mumbai).
  • Vivanta: Sophisticated, upscale hotels designed for the modern traveller.
  • Ginger: The “lean luxe” segment focusing on efficiency and affordability.
  • amã Stays & Trails: A collection of unique homestays and villas.
  • United Kingdom (London):

    • Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences: Ultra-luxury suites with private butler services.
    • St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel: A blend of Victorian grandeur and modern luxury.
  • United States:

    • The Pierre, A Taj Hotel (New York City): A legendary 1930s landmark overlooking Central Park.
    • Taj Campton Place (San Francisco): Famed for its Michelin-starred dining and Union Square location.
  • United Arab Emirates (Dubai):

    • Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm: A beachfront resort with the longest pool on Palm Jumeirah.
    • Taj Dubai: Located in Business Bay with views of the Burj Khalifa.
    • Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers: A modern, upscale city hotel.
  • Indian Ocean & South Asia:

    • Maldives: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa(South Male Atoll) and Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa (North Male Atoll).
    • Sri Lanka:

      Taj Samudra (Colombo)and Taj Bentota Resort & Spa.
    • Bhutan:

      Taj Tashi (Thimphu), blending dzong-style architecture with luxury.
  • South Africa:

    Taj Cape Town: Set in heritage buildings in the heart of the city.
As of March 2026, the Taj Hotels brand—the flagship luxury wing of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)—operates approximately 85 to 90 luxury hotels in India.
North India
  • Agra: Taj Hotel & Convention Centre, Tajview – IHCL SeleQtions (formerly Taj-branded).
  • Amritsar: Taj Swarna.
  • Chandigarh: Taj Chandigarh.
  • Delhi NCR: Taj Mahal Hotel (Mansingh Road), Taj Palace(Chanakyapuri), Taj City Centre Gurugram.
  • Gwalior: Taj Usha Kiran Palace.
  • Lucknow: Taj Mahal Lucknow.
  • Rishikesh: Taj Rishikesh Resort & Spa.
  • Shimla/Theog: Taj Theog Resort & Spa.
  • Srinagar: Taj Dal View.
  • Varanasi: Taj Nadesar Palace, Taj Ganges Varanasi.
  • Uttarakhand: Taj Corbett Resort & Spa.
West India (including Palaces)
  • Ahmedabad: Taj Skyline.
  • Alibaug: Taj Alibaug Resort & Spa (Opened late 2025).
  • Goa: Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Taj Resort & Convention Centre.
  • Jaipur: Rambagh Palace, Jai Mahal Palace, Taj Amer, Taj Devi Ratn Resort & Spa, Sawai Man Mahal.
  • Jodhpur: Umaid Bhawan Palace, Taj Hari Mahal.
  • Mumbai: The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Taj Lands End, Taj Santacruz, Taj Wellington Mews, Taj The Trees.
  • Nashik: Taj Gateway Hotel (operating under the Taj/Gateway umbrella).
  • Udaipur:

    Taj Lake Palace, Taj Fateh Prakash Palace, Taj Aravali Resort & Spa, Taj Lalit Bagh (Opened 2025)
South India
  • Bengaluru:

    Taj West End, Taj MG Road, Taj Yeshwantpur, Taj Bangalore (Airport).
  • Chennai: Taj Coromandel, Taj Connemara, Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, Taj Club House, Taj Wellington Mews Chennai.
  • Coorg: Taj Madikeri Resort & Spa.
  • Hyderabad: Taj Falaknuma Palace, Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan, Taj Banjara.
  • Kerala: Taj Malabar Resort & Spa (Cochin), Taj Kumarakom Resort & Spa, Taj Bekal Resort & Spa, Taj Cochin International Airport.
  • Tirupati: Taj Tirupati.
East & Central India
  • Darjeeling: Taj Chia Kutir Resort & Spa.
  • Kolkata: Taj Bengal, Taj City Centre New Town, Taj Taal Kutir.
  • Raichak: Taj Ganga Kutir Resort & Spa (Opened late 2025).
  • Bhopal: Taj Lakefront.
Taj Safaris (Jungle Lodges)
  • Bandhavgarh: Mahua Kothi.
  • Kanha: Banjaar Tola.
  • Panna: Pashan Garh.
  • Pench: Baghvan.
Global Presence (March 2026)
As of 2026, IHCL operates a portfolio of over 335 hotels (including those under development) in more than 150 locations across 12 countries, including India, the USA, UK, UAE, and South Africa.
The “Tajness” Philosophy
The group’s service culture is defined by Tajness, a philosophy rooted in traditional Indian hospitality (Atithi Devo Bhava) combined with world-class standards of luxury and attention to detail.