Guest Speak 2012
Shah Rukh Khan, Actor
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
01 May 2012
Has been a great pleasure. The hospitality and warmth of everyone at the hotel made me feel at home. Thanks for everything especially the wonderful food... what an experience.
Insha Allah will be back soon.
Joice Mujuru, Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
The Taj West End, Bangalore
March 2012
Dear Staff, this was a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel. I was very well looked after and you were very cheerful to me and my delegation. Wish you a great future.
Rigmor Aasrud, Minister Norway
The Taj West End, Bangalore
February 2012
A wonderful place, thank you.
Rahul Bajaj, Chairman and Managing Director Bajaj Auto Ltd
The Taj West End, Bangalore
January 2012
Luxurious accommodation. Excellent service especially from my butler Dinesh Naik. Unfortunately a very short stay. Hope to come again to the lovely surroundings.
Guest Speak 2011
Stewart Beck, Canadian High Commissioner
The Taj West End, Bangalore
December 2011
It has been a truly enjoyable stay at the Taj West End. The open venues are outstanding and the service is first-rate. Thank you.
Lyn Middlehurst and David Maslin
The Taj West End, Bangalore
November 2011
There could not be a better home in Bangalore. In just 3 nights we have a whole new family. Sincere thanks for taking such great care of us.
His Excellency Andi M. Ghalib
The Taj West End, Bangalore
November 2011
Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. I have been here several times and am really delighted with the service and the food quality offerred here. Inshallah i will come again in the near future.
Mr. Bob McDonnell, Governor of Virginia & Mrs. Maureen McDonnell,
First Lady of Virginia,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
November 2011
“To our friends at the Taj. What an incredible place, atmosphere, beauty and incomparable service. Thanks to all for an enjoyable 2 days. All the delegation from Virginia was delighted to be here. We celebrate the friendship between the world's two largest democracies...India and the U.S.
Mohan was absolutely the best butler, very courteous and attentive.
All the best!”
Mr. Barry O'Farrell, Premier of New South Wales, Australia,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
November 2011
“A wonderful stay in a truly amazing hotel. I hope I can return.”
Mr. Pisan Manawapat, Ambassador of Thailand to India,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
October 2011
“I have had an enjoyable stay at the Taj West End over the past two evenings. The Presidential Suite makes me feel at home, the professional and friendly service of all hotel staff are definitely Taj. I thank Dinesh Naik, my personal butler for his attention and friendliness.”
Louis Hamilton, Formula 1 Racer,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
September 2011
“Thank you for the amazing hospitality. I look forward to coming back another time. Best Wishes.”
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
July 2011
“Thanks to the gracious hospitality and warm welcome of the Taj Coromandel and its attentive staff.
You have made our first trip to Chennai even more memorable.”
His Excellency Borut Pahor, Prime Minister, Republic of Slovenia,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
June 2011
“I would like to thank the hotel and the staff personally for all comfort we enjoyed.”
His Excellency Akitaka Saiki, Ambassador of Japan to India,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
June 2011
“Thank you for the most elegant and warm hearted hospitality. I am fully enjoying the superb and dedicating service of the hotel staff. I look forward to coming back here in the very near future.”
Mr. HE Enkhbold, Ambassador of Mongolia,
The Taj West End, Bangalore
May 2011
“We had such a wonderful time and a very comfortable stay at the Taj West End, Bangalore. The staff was so hospitable and kind, they very well taken care of us. Our special thanks go to the Butler S.Mohan and manager Varun Pais for their outstanding services. We will come back to stay again with the Taj West End and feel the warm hospitality. Wish you every success!”
Mr Warren Buffet, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
The Taj West End, Bangalore
March 2011
A wonderful experience.
Mr. Harvey Keitel , Hollywood Actor ,
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
January 2011
“Thank you for a lovely stay. The staff were wonderful”
Guest Speak 2010
Ewart Brown and Wanda Henton Brown
Premier of Bermuda
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“The only problem with this stay at the Taj was that it was too short! What a beautiful property.”
Jigme Y. Thinley
Prime Minister - Bhutan
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“Thank you for a wonderful stay. Your gracious hospitality is incomparable! ”
Mr. Godon Mathews Summer (Sting)
Musician, Song writer and Producer
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Wonderful to return after 30 years”
President Nicolas Sarkozy & Madama Carla Sarkozy Bruni
President of France& the First Lady
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Wonderful”
President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama
President of USA & the First Lady
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“We will always remember the events of 26/11, not only the sorrow, but also the courage and humanity that was displayed that day. The United States stands in solidarity with all of Mumbai and all of India in writing to eradicate the enemy of terrorism, and we offer our lasting friendship with the Indian people”
The Rt. Hon George Osbone M.P
Chancellor of the Exchequer
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“A wonderful hotel with impeccable service. The welcome was very warm and this is the definition of a room with a view. Given everything you have been through in the last eight months. You can be proud of what you have achieved”
Hon. Lt. Gen. Mompati Merefhe
Vice president Government of Botswana
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“A very pleasant and enjoyable stay & have enjoyed the stay you accorded me and the special hospitality”
His Excellency Jacob Zuma
President of the Republic of South Africa
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“It has being good to be here, thank you very much for your kindness and your hospitality. We will come again certainly to enjoy our stay in this good hotel which is like a home away from home”
Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Ferragamo
Florentine and Italian shoe designer
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“It is always wonderful to come back to Mumbai. Thank you for your warm and gracious hospitality”
Hon. Min. James Flaherty
Minister of Finance, Canada
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“My stay here was most enjoyable, thank you for the excellent service and the very pleasant and welcoming attitude of the staff. I look forward to returning”
H.E Mr. Abdullah Gul
President of the Republic of Turkey
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“It was a joy to stay in your hotel of this most exiting and vibrant city of Mumbai. Thank you”
Hon. Jean Charest
Premier of Quebec
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Salutations at qualities of the marvelous equipment in the hotel”
Ms. Kiran Desai & Mr. Orhan Pamuk
Man Booker Prize winner - 2006 & Nobel prize winner in Literature - 2006
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“How sensitively we were looked after! Our warmest thanks for your gracious hospitality. We hope we will be back some day”
H.E. Jacob Zuma,
President South African High Commission
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“It has been good to in this outstanding hotel. I thank you very much for your hospitality and your kindness. Please keep it up. You make some of us want to come
back again and again! Keep up the good work. You also doing it even for your good country India.”
Mr. Micheal David Rann,
Premier Government of South Australia
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“This is my sixth visit to India in six years plus each time I have stayed at Taj hotels. The Taj is part of India's past and future. Part of its tyst with
destiny. Thank you to your kind staff and wonderful chefs. I look forward to my return.”
H.E. Mr. Peter Nkurunziza,
President of the Republic of Burundi
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“On behalf of my delegation and my family I take this opportunity to thank you very much to all services you have been received in your hotel. I wish you good
success in every your initiative and we pray that God bless you and your country.”
Mr. Chee Hean Teo,
Deputy Prime Minister - Singapore High Commission
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“Thank you for a very pleasant and enjoyable stay in conjuction with DelhiCommonwealth Games 2010.”
H.E. Mohammed Nasheed,
President of Maldives
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“Its been a pleasure to have stayed with you.”
Mr. Edward Nalboundion,
Foreign Minister of Armenia
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“It was great pleasure to stay in this wonderful hotel. Thank you for hospitality and all the best.”
Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga,
Prime Minister of Kenya
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“It was a memorable stay at the hotel. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.”
Mr. Albert Arnold Algore,
Vice-President of United States
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“Thank you for another wonderful stay. The hospitality and service was as always extraordinary.”
H.E. Mr. Dmitry. A. Medvedev,
President of Russian Federation
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi
“Thank you for beautiful stay and hospitality.”
H.E. Mr. David Cameron,
Prime Minister of United Kingdom
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“Thank you for all your kindness and hospitality from such an enjoyable staff.”
Michael Geoghegan,
Group CEO of HSBC
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“It has been a great pleasure to be with you for the last 24 hrs. Your staff
are what make the Tata brand and Taj make your guests so comfortable.”
John Silvester Varley,
Group CEO of Barclays
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“Great Stay as Always. Been a time since I last stayed, but the service, professionalism
and timelessness of the Taj remains unchanged. Great Service.”
H.E. Mr. James Alix Michel,
President of The Republic of Seychelles
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“If I have ever had a more thoughtful and wonderful stay, I don’t know
when. Absolutely magnificent.”
H.E. Lt. General Mompati S Merafhe,
Vice President of Botswana
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“Thank you a ton for the heart rendering hospitality. I enjoyed every second
of my stay here. I wish you the best of everything.”
H.E. Mr. Hamid Karzai,
President of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“Another very homely and comfortable stay at the Taj. The service as always
was prompt and polite.”
Guest Speak 2009-10
Mr. Donald Trump Jr,
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“Thank you for the great stay!! All the best.”
Mr. Steve Forbes,President & CEO
Forbes Inc.
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“Great facilities, great stay!”
Jermaine Jackson
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“We had a wonderful experience at the Taj Lands End! Amazing! The service was fantastic!”
Jessica Simpson
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“Thank you for a wonderful stay, at the Taj Lands End everyone was so nice and I will return.”
Thomas Jacob Peters, Management Guru
Taj Lands End, Mumbai
“If I have ever had a more thoughtful and wonderful stay, I don’t know
when. Absolutely magnificent.”
Lord David Linley & Lady Serena Alleyne Linley
British Royal Family
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Thank you for a wonderful experience staying at the Taj. We look forward to return soon”
Mr. Herbie Hancock & Mrs. Gigi Hancock
Jazz singer
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“We had such a wonderful time in the Mumbai at the Taj. Arrival and hospitality are excellent the dinning is superb. The Taj is recovering from the strategy is miraculous. I will certainly be back”
Dr. Walther Leisler Kiep
Treasurer of the CDU
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“On behalf of all participants I want to express to Mr. Ratan tata and his staff on sincere appreciation for a most successful meeting and the wonderful hospitality of the at they Taj Mahal Mumbai”
Mr. Lang Lang
Pianist
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“I love this hotel yours always, the service is the best in the world”
Her Excellency Dr. Michelle Bachelet
President of the Republic of Chile
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“It has being a great privilege and experience to stay at the Taj Hotel in Mumbai, great service, great environment for mobilizing all the guest from Chile and Indian set guide chosen guide the geographically distance from”
Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Americans share a solidarity with this city and nation. Both our people have experienced the senseless and searing effects of violent extremism. And both can be grateful and proud of the heroism of brave men and women whose courage saved lives and prevented greater harm on 26/11 and 9/11 Now it is up to all nations and people who seek peace and progress to work together Let us rid the world of hatred and extremism that produces such nihilistic violence. Our future deserves no less With profound sympathy and resolve”
The Honorable Minister Sandra Pupatello
Politician in Ontario Canada
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“You have shown us such great hospitality thank you; it was so memorable for us to experience the history of the Taj as symbolic of 'incredible India' warm regards”
H.E Lucas Hifikepunye Pohamba
President of the Republic of Namibia
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“We wish to express thanks to the management and staff of the Taj Mahal palace for the wonderful hospitability given to us. The service was exceptionally good hence we enjoyed our stay and hope to come back for more loving stay.”
Mr.Gabriel Prynn
Cello soloist
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Thank you s wonderful stay, the view the service the atmosphere all were charming, best in India”
The Hon.Omar abdullah
Chief Minister of Jammu and kasjmir
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“With grateful thanks for a very comfortable stay and untiring admiration for the courage and strength of the management staff of this grand hotel. May God keep you in his care now and always”
H.E.Korbsak Sabhavasi
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Brief stay but wonderful”
Lord Ian Mayor Luder & Lady Lin Mayoress Luder
British Royal Family
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“We are both honored and delighted to return to what we regard as "Home" in Mumbai and have been thinking of you since last November”
H.E Madame Anne-Maria Idrac
French Minister for the foreign trade
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Once again what a wonderful and charming place, even for a too short stay. Thank you and continue with the welcome”
MR.George Bush
Former President of USA
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“God bless them who suffered because of the terrorist attack”
Crown Prince Felipe & Crown Princess Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano
Crown Prince and Princess of Spain
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“In our short but fruitful visit to Mumbai we want to leave a personal testimony of solidarity and continue sharing the hope of those who suffered wounds or lost their loved ones. Hope in the prospect of witnessing the end of such a menace. With our deepest feelings and affection”
Mrs.Indra Nooyi
Chairman and CEO - Pepsi Co
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“I am sad to leave the hotel and go back to the US. You made my stay memorable. The warmth with which you welcomed me, the attention service, the impeccable attention to detail ..... Wow you really set a new standard for service. Many thanks you and your staff are truly incredible”
Lord Dirk Elbers
Mayor of Dusseldorfq
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Thank you for your hospitality also please pass my regards for great for service it is a great hotel and wonderful city”
Hon. Dalton James Patrick McGivney
Premier of Ontario
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“Thank you for extending your warm and gracious hospitability. Thanks for the courage you have demonstrated daily but carrying on a proud tradition of hospitality delivered by wonderful institution”
Guest Speak 2007-08
Tennis Ace Ivan Ljubicic
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives
“All my best holidays have been in the Maldives. I like scuba diving and I
think it’s the best place in the world for that - the coral reefs and sharks
are amazing. I usually stay at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa - it has fantastic
restaurants and the service throughout the hotel is tremendous.”
Premier Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
Taj Spa at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai
“It was marvelous and perfect. That’s the best experience I’ve
ever had.”
H.H. Prince Aga Khan
Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
“With my warmest thanks for an excellent stay where everything worked like
clockwork. Bravo and thank you again to everyone who made my days here both happy
and creative.”
Sir David Baltimore, Nobel Laureate (1975)
Taj West End, Bangalore
“It has been a great experience staying in this beautiful setting in this
wonderful suite. The service is fabulous; everyone is so friendly, nothing better
in my experience.”
Alexander & Susan Chapman, Owners, National Geographic
Taj Coromandel, Chennai
“We are thankful to our most gracious hosts, all of the fine people who made
our stay a pleasant one. We highly recommend the Taj Coromandel as certainly a world
class hotel to all our friends and colleagues! We especially enjoyed our fine lunch
at the Indian restaurant, who treated us to the delight of South Indian and Tamil
foods. We wish our new friends here all the very best and shall return soon!”
Harry C. Whalen, Director International Development, State of Michigan
Taj Krishna, Hyderabad
“I must take a quick moment to express how overwhelmed I have been with the
attentiveness of the staff at the Taj Krishna. On my return to the U.S. I will follow
up this note and detail the individual staff that have made this the most outstanding
stay in my 35 years of business and holiday travel across the globe. I have stayed
in the finest Five-Star properties from Asia to Europe and North America and my
experience here as a guest has set a new standard in my travels.”
Joe David, Philadelphia Inquirer
Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
“At the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, I enjoyed several dinners on a torchlit
verandah while exotic dancers and musicians performed against a backdrop of fireworks
celebrating a nearby wedding. I was shown to my palace suite like a visiting dignitary
and was registered discreetly. The rooms range from very nice to fabulous.”
Sam Wundke, The Sunday Mail, Australia
Taj Garden Retreat, Thekkady
“The beautiful tropical birds are my alarm clock here at the Taj Garden Retreat
- a haven nestled in the mountains near the picturesque Periyar wildlife sanctuary.”
Lyn Middlehurst, Gallavanter’s Guide
Taj Spa at Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
“Exceptional! Truly restorative and spiritual experience.”
Kristin Sangha, Vice President, Innovative Designs
Taj Spa at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
“I had the most amazing massage at the Rambagh Palace when we were staying
there a few weeks ago. I just got back from the trip and I am still dreaming about
my massage!! It was fantastic. The therapist was wonderful. I had the massage that
was a deep tissue type. I have had massages around the world and this was truly
the best massage I have ever had. Thanks!”
