Taj Mahal Tower, Mumbai.

Standing as a modern companion to the 1903 heritage palace next door, the Taj Mahal Tower has been a fixture of the Colaba skyline since 1973. Its architecture is a deliberate blend of eras: Melton Bekker’s design features arched balconies inspired by 14th-century Rajasthan and South Indian Tanjore-style pillars, topped with a distinctive jagged crown. The 258 rooms are designed to maximize the waterfront location, with many offering direct views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India. Staying here grants access to the expansive facilities of the entire Taj complex, including the J Wellness Circle and a legendary collection of nearly a dozen restaurants and bars. It serves as a more contemporary, high-rise alternative to the Palace wing while keeping the same harbor-side prestige.