Hotel Coverage: The Oberoi Mumbai
Oberoi Mumbai Has Reopened, Glass Bathrooms And All
Nearly 18 months after the terrorist attacks, the Oberoi Mumbai reopened on Saturday. Not even the volcano stopped proceedings (although it meant the European contingent couldn’t make it over for the do). According to the press release: The hotel has been transformed and will now offer a contemporary, luxurious...
April 27, 2010
The Oberoi Mumbai Will Reopen April 24
One of the hotel's new restaurants. We’re thinking Ziya, presided over by a Michelin-starred chef It’s been nearly 18 months since the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, but while the Taj reopened pretty quickly, the Oberoi has been closed to be completely gutted and transformed. And finally, it’s been announced,...
April 13, 2010
Mumbai Hotels Re-Open With Parties and Prayers
Yesterday, both of the five-star Mumbai hotels attacked by terrorists in November — the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel and Tower and the Oberoi — reopened to guests. The swift repair and re-opening of the hotels were meant to serve as a symbol of hope and restoration for the city...
December 22, 2008
Mumbai Hotels Determined to Rebuild and Re-open
After last week's devastating terrorist attacks on the Taj Palace Hotel and the Trident-Oberoi in Mumbai, the affected hotels have vowed to rebuild and re-open as quickly as possible. According to a report from Reuters, the Trident Hotel is set to re-open in 10 or 15 days looking just...
December 02, 2008
Security at Luxury Hotels Questioned After Mumbai Attacks
After September's deadly bombing at the Marriott Islamabad and, most recently, last week's devastating attacks on the Taj Palace Hotel and Oberoi in Mumbai, expect security of luxury hotels in every city to be beefed up. As an MSNBC article points out, while luxury hotels may seem like safe...
December 01, 2008
Taj Palace Nearly Destroyed in Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
Just before we left for Thanksgiving vacation, reports were coming out of Mumbai about terrorist attacks on city including attacks on two of the most popular luxury hotels---The Oberoi Hotel and The Taj Palace Hotel. At the Taj, the gunmen broke in room after room and shot occupants at point-blank...
December 01, 2008
Luxury Hotels Attacked by Terrorists in Mumbai
Update: The Guardian UK reports that hostages are being held at the Oberoi Hotel. Some guests were able to escape. Additionally, the death toll has risen to 80. Random terrorist attacks in Mumbai today have left the city residents and tourists stunned and in fear for their lives as at...
November 26, 2008
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