The Taj mahal hotel in bombay is one of the most beutiful and well maintained Old fashioned hotels in bombay. Its right across th Gateway of india and has a million dollar view as it is situated right next to the ocean.Its location is in the heart of Mumbai city and just a walk down from the hotel will give u the original street flava of what this bustling city mumbai is made up off. The service is top of its class at this hotel like any other five star Hotel normally provides.It does have its own shops if u interested in a bit of shopping but most people would rather have a walk around town to do that.It also boasts a Disco/Club that is Quite nice and frequented by Bollywood stars occasionally.So If u dropping in mumbai want to stay somewhere central and have a feel of what Bombay really is.. Then the taj Mahal Hotel is a nice Option