| Rarely does
a hotel become a part of a city's legend, but in Mumbai,
the Taj Mahal, like its inspiration in Agra, is a local
landmark. This elaborate structure with its charming
cupolas and oriental décor was actually commissioned by
Jamshedji Tata, a leading Indian industrialist. The
architect was a Briton by the name of Chambers, who
inexplicably designed the hotel with its back the sea, a
mistake that has never been rectified. Even today, the
grand old lobby faces the road behind. It hardly matters,
though, because the Taj is really a work of art. And from
the picture windows of its quiet and elegant rooms, you
still get a magnificent view of the Gateway against the
backdrop of the harbour. |
