Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces unfurls its flag in Boston

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Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, with 76 luxury hotels worldwide, unfurled its distinctive white and gold flag over the 15 Arlington Street entrance to the 80-year classic Beaux Arts landmark hotel facing the Boston Public Garden.

 

The 273-room hotel officially became the Taj Boston at the ceremonial handover. Attending were Taj Hotels CEO Raymond Bickson, General Manager David Gibbons, numerous business, hospitality and neighborhood representatives, and a large contingent of the hotel's employees. 

 

Acquired for $170 million cash last November from Millennium Partners in New York, the Arlington Street property is Taj Hotels' second U.S. hotel and is part of the India-based company's highly selective global expansion plan. In 2005, Taj Hotels entered into a lease agreement to operate and manage The Pierre, the luxurious landmark hotel on New York's Fifth Avenue. 

 

"We believe this is New England's finest hotel and Boston's premier social address, and we are honored to continue its 80-year tradition of unrivalled hospitality with Taj's 100-year-plus worldwide commitment to elegant hotels and quintessential service," said Raymond Bickson, Managing Director and CEO, Indian Hotels Company Ltd, which operates Taj Hotels Resorts and

Palaces.

 

Mr. Gibbons said that apart from new signage, new employee uniforms, and various esthetic Taj touches, guests will immediately notice the legendary Taj service and style.  The hotel underwent a $60 million restoration in 2002.

 

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