The Taj Mahal Tower Re-opens December 21, 2008

• 268 guest rooms, including 9 Suites and 26 Taj Club Rooms with personalized "invisible butler" service
• Two Jaguar motorcars have been added to the hotel's transportation fleet, to permit transfers in luxurious comfort.

In addition, at 7:30 p.m., a number of restaurants and banquet facilities will re-open, including:

• The Zodiac Grill, the hotel's fine dining restaurant featuring French cuisine and tableware from the House of Bernardaud
• Souk, the award-winning Middle Eastern rooftop restaurant with dining options that include a luncheon buffet and Casablanca for private dining
• Masala Kraft, the hotel's contemporary Indian restaurant featuring light, healthy versions of regional favorites
• Aquarius, the hotel's popular outdoor poolside lounge
• Shamiana, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant
• Starboard Bar, the hotel's convivial night spot with signature cocktails and European and Cuban fusion snacks
• La Patisserie, Mumbai's preferred pastry shop and delicatessen that is also a source for gift hampers
• The Rooftop Rendezvous Banquet Hall
• The club-style Chambers lounge

The Tower wing was designed by American architect Melton Bekker in 1973.

The Taj Group has set up the "Taj Public Service Welfare Trust" (TPS Welfare Trust) to provide immediate relief to all victims of the recent attack, including to the families of those who were killed, be it the general public, the security forces, employees of the Taj, or employees of other establishments affected by the terrorists. The Trust will continue to discharge its mandate in the coming years, specifically covering relief to victims of sudden acts of violence, natural disasters, and other tragic events that inflict damage to life and property.

Intended beneficiaries of the Trust, as well as individuals or companies wishing to donate are invited to send their requests/proposals to the address given below:

The Taj Public Service Welfare Trust
Mandlik House, 2nd Floor
Mandlik Road
Colaba
Mumbai 400 001
Tel: 011 91-22-66395515
Fax: 011 91-22-22027442
e-mail: tpswtrust@tajhotels.com

Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest groups of hotels, comprising 62 hotels in 42 locations across India with an additional 16 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.

More information: Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, Mumbai, India