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Taj Mahal Hotel

Mansingh Road's 46-year Taj — Lutyens' Delhi's original Taj address

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Indian Hotels Company (Tata Group)

Founder · Est. 1978 · Mansingh Road, Delhi NCR

The Taj Mahal Hotel opened in 1978 on Mansingh Road — one of Lutyens' Delhi's most significant addresses, adjacent to India Gate, the National Gallery of Modern Art, and the diplomatic zone. The hotel brought the Tata Group's Taj hospitality to the capital at a central location that placed it equidistant from Old Delhi and the diplomatic enclave.

The hotel's restaurants — Machan (the jungle-lodge-themed restaurant), House of Ming (Chinese), and Rick's (the lounge bar) — each developed independent followings. Machan, in particular, with its wildlife-lodge interior, became a Delhi dining destination that transcended the hotel-restaurant category.

The Mansingh Road address provides access to Delhi's cultural triangle: the National Gallery of Modern Art (adjacent), India Gate (6-minute walk), and Humayun's Tomb (12-minute drive). The hotel serves as a luxury base for exploring Lutyens' Delhi and the Mughal-era monuments.

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“Mansingh Road is where Lutyens' Delhi meets Mughal Delhi. Our hotel stands at that meeting point.”

What Defines Taj Mahal Hotel

Machan— The jungle-lodge-themed restaurant — wildlife-inspired interiors with North Indian cuisine.
House of Ming— Chinese fine dining — one of Delhi's older Chinese restaurant programmes.
Rick's Bar— The Casablanca-themed lounge — a Delhi social institution.
Mansingh Road Location— Adjacent to India Gate, NGMA, and the cultural heart of Lutyens' Delhi.
Jiva Spa— The Taj spa programme.

The Experience

The Mansingh Road setting provides a centrality that few Delhi hotels can match — India Gate viewable from the approach, the museum next door, and Humayun's Tomb a short drive away. The hotel's scale is grand without being overwhelming.

Rated & Reviewed By

Condé Nast Traveller India · Travel + Leisure · TripAdvisor

Editorial Notes

  • The Mansingh Road address is one of Delhi's most culturally significant hotel locations.
  • Machan's wildlife-lodge theme is one of Delhi's most distinctive restaurant concepts within a hotel.
  • The hotel's proximity to national cultural institutions makes it a base for heritage tourism.
  • Recommended for hospitality students studying hotel positioning relative to cultural landmarks.

Getting There

Nearest Metro: Khan Market (Violet Line, 10-minute walk). By road: No. 1, Mansingh Road.