Brand

Taj Hotels & Palaces

Authentic royal Indian palace living and grand-hotel heritage since 1903.

Taj began with the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai in 1903 and stewards India’s greatest authentic royal palaces—including Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur—allowing guests to live like maharajas with true royal lineage.

Open hotels
100+ worldwide
Origin
Mumbai, 1903
Signature
Authentic royal palaces and Tajness hospitality

Taj Hotels & Palaces FAQ

How many Taj Hotels & Palaces hotels are in the Hotel Flock guide?
We have reviewed 3 Taj Hotels & Palaces properties across destinations including Jaipur, Udaipur, Mumbai.
When was Taj Hotels & Palaces founded?
Taj Hotels & Palaces was founded in 1903 by Jamsetji Tata.
What is Taj Hotels & Palaces's philosophy?
Authentic royal Indian palace living and grand-hotel heritage since 1903.
Does Taj Hotels & Palaces have a loyalty program?
No public points currency; value comes from direct and advisor rates. Taj InnerCircle offers reward points and tier benefits across Taj properties, with preferred partner advisor amenities on flexible rates.
What types of properties does Taj Hotels & Palaces operate?
Taj Hotels & Palaces properties in our guide include City hotels.
What are the highest-rated Taj Hotels & Palaces hotels?
Our top-scoring Taj Hotels & Palaces properties include Rambagh Palace, Jaipur (9.8/10), Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur (9.7/10), The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai (9.6/10).
How does Hotel Flock rate Taj Hotels & Palaces?
We score each Taj Hotels & Palaces property individually on design, service, dining, and value — not as a brand average. See Our Standards for the full rubric.

Loyalty & booking

No public points currency; value comes from direct and advisor rates

Taj InnerCircle offers reward points and tier benefits across Taj properties, with preferred partner advisor amenities on flexible rates.

Points: noNeuPass / Taj InnerCircle

How it works

Compare the flexible direct rate with a qualified luxury-advisor or premium-card rate. Benefits, when offered, usually include breakfast, a property credit, upgrade consideration, and flexible arrival or departure timing; confirm the exact eligible rate before booking.

What to expect

  • No public award-night currency or elite ladder
  • Advisor breakfast and property credit on eligible flexible rates
  • Upgrade consideration subject to availability
  • Repeat-guest preference recognition

Who should care

Guests booking a flexible cash stay who value inclusions and preference recognition.

Who can ignore it

Travellers whose chosen prepaid package has clearly stronger included value.