Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi

Even though the name might make you think of the big monument or the famous spot in Delhi, we are actually located right here on Bund Garden Road in Pune. Our address is number 6, and we’ve been part of this neighborhood for a long time. Pune has a different vibe than other cities, a bit more relaxed but still busy in its own way. Our building has seen a lot over the years. We aren't trying to be the most modern place on the block. We have our old furniture and our way of doing things that hasn't changed much since we opened. The staff here is like a family; some of the guys have been working at this location for decades and know every corner of the place. We know the regular visitors by name and they know us. We don't have a marketing team writing stuff for us, so this is just how we talk. Bund Garden Road can get pretty crowded during the evening rush, but inside our walls, things are a bit more controlled. We spend our time making sure everything is in order and that the daily tasks are completed. It’s a practical way of working. We don't offer anything we can't deliver. It’s just a solid, local place where we show up every day, rain or shine, and do what needs to be done. We keep things simple and try to be helpful to everyone who visits. It’s been our home for years.