Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), unveiled Taj Bandstand at the same location where once stood the iconic Sea Rock Hotel. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for the hotel, which is considered to be a dream project of the late industrialist Ratan Tata.

Sea Rock Hotel located on the extreme end of Bandra Bandstand was a hub of glamorous parties from the late 1970s to the early 1990s until the hotel was permanently closed following a bomb blast during the 1993 attacks which destroyed the hotel. The property was subsequently bought by IHCL with a plan to build a Taj Hotel at the place.

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IHCL organised the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony of Taj Bandstand on Monday, a luxurious project spread over 2 acres that will house 330 rooms and 85 apartments with multiple dining options, convention spaces and world-class facilities. The project will also include development and maintenance of surrounding area with landscaped gardens, sporting and recreation activities as well as entertainment options paying tribute to the city’s diverse and rich cultural heritage.During the ‘bhumi pujan’ ceremony, CM Fadnavis appreciated the project calling it a monument of the 21st century. “The planning and design of Taj Bandstand will change the skyline of Mumbai. Mumbai has become the convention capital of India.

The convention centre in this hotel will add to the capacity and attract more conventions in the city. Mumbai requires many such hotels with more rooms and facilities. Just like the Taj Hotel in Colaba is the monument of the 20th century, Taj Bandstand will be the monument of the 21st century.”The foundation stone laying ceremony was also attended by Ashish Shelar, Minister for Information Technology of Maharashtra and the local legislator of Bandra (W), Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and chief executive officer at IHCL and N Chandrasekaran, the chairman of Tata & Sons, the parent company of IHCL.

IHCL Unveils Taj Bandstand Project; Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Tata Sons’ N Chandrasekaran Attend Bhoomi Pujan IHCL Unveils Taj Bandstand Project; Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, Tata Sons’ N Chandrasekaran Attend Bhoomi Pujan

Chandrasekaran said that Taj Bandstand was the dream project for the former chairman of the group and late industrialist Ratan Tata. “This project is very special because it has seen its own ups and downs. Now, it is going to be another symbol for Mumbai. Mr. Tata was very keen about Taj Bandstand and used to ask about the progress of this project. We are glad that the final look incorporates his comments and wherever he is today, he will be cherishing this day.”IHCL has received key pre-construction approvals including intimation of disapproval (IOD) and provisional Fire no-objection certificate (NOC).

The construction is expected to commence in 2025 and will be completed over the next four years, announced Chhatwal. With the addition of this hotel, IHCL will have 17 hotels in Mumbai including 5 under development projects.