Taj Hotels welcomes Air India back into the Taj Group with a ‘Maharaja Suite’
NEW DELHI: “Welcoming” Air India back into the founder of Tata Group, Taj Hotels now has a Maharaja Suites at the Taj Mahal, Delhi, — complete with the handlebar mustache Bobby Kooka had given to this loveable AI mascot created by him. Taj parent Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) is the oldest Tata Group company.
“A journey through time, The Maharaja Suite, offers a uniquely themed master bedroom, dining room, an enclosed balcony lounge, and a study paying homage to the pioneer of Indian aviation. The characteristic style, wit and warmth of the Maharaja comes alive in its specially-commissioned furniture and artworks. Maharaja’s distinctive mustache takes center stage in the upholstery and aviation aesthetics in the airplane styled windows, lounge chair, luggage elements and the deep red in the doors and ceiling,” IHCL said in a statement.
IHCL MD-CEO Puneet Chhatwal said: “Taj, with its rich legacy for over a century, has always been renowned for pioneering innovative concepts. We are proud to bring this distinctive experience of The Maharaja Suite starting with New Delhi. As Air India takes flight to gateway cities around the world, Taj will partner their journey to offer the world-class Indian hospitality that it is known for.”
AI MD-CEO Campbell Wilson said: “The iconic Maharaja is a proud part of Air India’s long legacy, and we are delighted that Taj has been elected to celebrate it through The Maharaja Suite at Taj Mahal, New Delhi. It will stand as a strong reminder of Air India’s history even as we transform the airline to become, once again, among the best in the world.”
Designed by Bobby Mukherji and Associates, the introduction of The Maharaja Suite also marks the completion of the renovation of the marquee Taj Mahal, New Delhi.
“A journey through time, The Maharaja Suite, offers a uniquely themed master bedroom, dining room, an enclosed balcony lounge, and a study paying homage to the pioneer of Indian aviation. The characteristic style, wit and warmth of the Maharaja comes alive in its specially-commissioned furniture and artworks. Maharaja’s distinctive mustache takes center stage in the upholstery and aviation aesthetics in the airplane styled windows, lounge chair, luggage elements and the deep red in the doors and ceiling,” IHCL said in a statement.
IHCL MD-CEO Puneet Chhatwal said: “Taj, with its rich legacy for over a century, has always been renowned for pioneering innovative concepts. We are proud to bring this distinctive experience of The Maharaja Suite starting with New Delhi. As Air India takes flight to gateway cities around the world, Taj will partner their journey to offer the world-class Indian hospitality that it is known for.”
AI MD-CEO Campbell Wilson said: “The iconic Maharaja is a proud part of Air India’s long legacy, and we are delighted that Taj has been elected to celebrate it through The Maharaja Suite at Taj Mahal, New Delhi. It will stand as a strong reminder of Air India’s history even as we transform the airline to become, once again, among the best in the world.”
Designed by Bobby Mukherji and Associates, the introduction of The Maharaja Suite also marks the completion of the renovation of the marquee Taj Mahal, New Delhi.