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Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces (Tajhotels.Com) Has Some of the Diamond Awards Peninsula Taj Hotels Chicago Resorts and Palaces Clockwise from above: The Rehendi Presidential Suite at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives; the Tata Suite at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; the bedroom and living area of The Maharani Suite at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur THE PENINSULA CHICAGO (CHICAGO.PENINSULA.COM) HAS BEEN AT THE TAJ, EVERY SUITE TELLS A STORY recognized as a premier property with Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces (tajhotels.com) has some of the Diamond awards. The hotel boasts 339 luxurious guest rooms and suites, most iconic, legendary, and singular hotels in the world. Many of furnished in a contemporary yet classical style, and offers a 15,000-square- these hotels are landmarks and at the crossroads of the commercial foot spa and fi tness center, as well as three distinctive restaurants and a and cultural centers of the cities in which they are located, or the bar, 24-hour room service, a ballroom, and eight additional meeting and destinations which they adorn. These are a showcase for and a cel- event rooms. ebration of the fi nest Indian hospitality imaginable. Taj Hotels Resorts The Peninsula and Palaces are located all over India, as well as in other cities and Chicago offers guests destinations such as New York, Boston, San Francisco, London, Cape an exceptional selec- Town, Dubai, The Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Among its signa- tion of newly reno- ture hotels are: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; The Pierre, New York; vated suites to choose Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences, London; Taj Exotica from, guaranteed to Maldives; and seven authentic palaces, in some of which reside mem- enhance each guest’s bers of royal families. These include Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; Taj Lake visit. The 74 newly re- Palace, Udaipur; Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; and Taj Falaknuma designed suites at The Palace, Hyderabad. Peninsula Chicago showcase unique art elements infl uenced by Chicago’s rich ar- With views overlooking Michigan Avenue and a bright and airy at- tistic culture. Each suite features a hand-embroidered silk art wall featuring the mosphere, the spacious 840-square-foot one-bedroom Junior Suites are In the Grand Palaces of The Taj in India, some of the most or- chrysanthemum, Chicago’s offi cial fl ower and one of the four noble fl owers of the most popular among guests. Bedroom and living areas are separated nate and sought-after of suites include, The Maharani Suite at Umaid Asian art. by a hand-painted artisan glass element that provides a decidedly chic Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; The Suryavanshi and Sukh Niwas Suites at Visitors can feel at home with new room design and revolutionary yet residential feel. The fl oral design for the glass wall, created by artist Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; The Sajjan Niwas and Chandra Prakash Suites at technology, including the introduction of tablet technology in 11 lan- Michael Glickman, was inspired by the orchid, which is also one of the Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur; and The Nizam’s Suite at Taj Falaknuma Palace, guages, complimentary local and long-distance Internet calls and Wi-Fi, four noble fl owers of Asian art. The lush sofas in the living area can trans- Hyderabad. bedside phone chargers, printer/scanner/fax machines, PressReader form into a full-size double bed, making this an ideal choice for families. In addition, The Getty and Hutton Suites at The Pierre-A Taj Hotel, (complimentary access to more than 4,000 international publications), Finally, the Deluxe Suites, ranging from 887 to an expansive 926 square New York; The Jaguar and Cinema Suites at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, as well as “PenCities,” (an up-to-the-moment online city guide). The feet, offer enticing Suites and Residences, London; and The Rehendi Suite at Taj Exotica new suites also feature 65” TVs in the suite parlor and 55” TVs in the views of Michigan Resort and Spa, Maldives are emblematic of the elegance and ethereal bedroom. Guests can enjoy the new service initiatives including 24-hour Avenue and Rush wonder of The Taj in other destinations of the world.• check-in and Keys to the City program, which provides exclusive access Street. Deep-blue to Chicago’s best attractions. textiles and custom- The 793-square-foot Executive Suites all occupy corner sites with designed Pratesi lin- a choice of three ens complement the different city views furnishings of rich from large picture wood and cream windows. Bathed leather. The signa- in natural sunlight, ture blue and wave the living area is pattern on the lin- tastefully appointed ens are a nod to Most Taj hotels have a choice of exceptional suites, from the ornate with plush sofas, a Chicago’s very im- and opulent to the splendid and the classic. Royalty, heads of state, and discreet entry foyer, portant connection to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. The separate government, corporate, and thought leaders have lived in and worked and a built-in exec- living area has a discreet foyer, a guest powder room, ample seating, an out of the suites of The Taj. utive desk and van- intimate dining table, and a sofa bed. The master bedroom has a dedicated The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the flagship of Taj Hotels ity area. The master vanity area, separate dressing room, and a luxurious en-suite marble bath- Resorts and Palaces, has among other suites the 15-room Tata Suite, bedroom has an en- room. The suites also have connecting guest room access if required. which is ideal for royalty and heads of state. It was conceived as suite marble bath- As an added bonus, guests who book a suite also have access to a a tribute to the founder of The Tata Group, one of the most re- room with double vanities and a window over the soaking tub. The chauffeured MINI Cooper for up to three hours during their stay.• nowned conglomerates in the world and the parent company of Nutrition Center in the suites are housed in a hand-painted chinoiserie The Taj. Other options include the resplendent Rajput Suite; The cabinet designed by David Qian, the same artist that produced the wall Clockwise from top right: Executive Suite entrance and living area; Junior Suite bedroom; Deluxe Suite Ravi Shankar Suite; and The Bell Tower Suite, which is actually a murals. dressing area; Junior Suite living area suite within a suite. VOLUME 39, NUMBER 2 POSTED WITH PERMISSION. COPYRIGHT © 2016 LEADERS MAGAZINE, INC. LEADERS 133.
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