The Tatas are once again playing host to the most powerful man on earth.
Barrack Obama is likely to be staying in the ‘Tata’ suite when he visits Mumbai, the financial capital of India.
Indian Hotels, which owns the Taj brand of hotels, is racing against the deadline to complete work in what is likely to be the most opulent suite before Barrack Obama’s visit on November 5, 2010.
Prior to the terrorist attack, Taj had separate Presidential and Tata suites. Now, it has combined a few rooms and the 5000 sq ft Tata suite, named after the owner Ratan Tata, will be the most expensive room priced at Rs 7 lakh a night.
“If the Tatas are unable to finish it before the November 5th deadline, President Obama is likely to stay in the Rajput suite,” said a person familiar with the development.
The Heritage Wing of the hotel has 285 rooms including 42 suites, 19 of which feature different themes such as Dolphin, Coral, Dutch and Maratha for prices ranging from Rs 85,000 to Rs 1.7 lakh a night. It has unique Indian designs such as Tanjore pillars and Udaipur-style panels. The 107-year-old Taj Mahal Palace Hotel was opened in 1903 and renovation began in November 2008 after the terrorist attack.
While the least damaged Tower wing was opened in December 2008, the badly damaged heritage wing which needed comprehensive renovation was opened this year on August 15.
If President Obama stays at the Tata Suite , he would be the first guest to occupy it. The Tata suite will have a personalised butler service and airport transfers by Jaguars, accompanied by a complementary bottle of wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvre are part of the offer.
These suites are designed around a central theme and the artwork and antiques recreate old world charm with a blend of modern amenities and gracious personalised service.
The suites offer views of the Arabian Sea and The Gateway of India, according to the hotel’s website.
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