MUMBAI: The historic Ballroom of the Taj Mahal Palace and Hotel will reopen for guests on Tuesday. India's first air-conditioned restaurant-cum-ballroom, it was part of the heritage wing of the hotel and had to be completely restored after the terrorist attack of 26/11.
"Around 70-80 people have worked diligently to restore the Ballroom to its original form with elements of contemporary luxury," said general manager Karambir Kang. "We have updated it with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and advanced technology to bring the banquet hall on par with the finest hotels in the world."
Understandably, the hotel does not wish to dwell on the nature of damage caused during the terror attack. "Expert design consultants from around the world were hired for the restoration, and so were acoustic experts, structural restorers as well as a full-sourcing team," said Kang.
"The carpets have been procured from Hong Kong, the lighting is from London, and the artworks that have always been an integral part of our decor, draw on Indian talent. Victorian and period art was specifically commissioned so as to blend with the new look of the Ballroom."
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