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Monday, November 19, 2007

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Location. Positioned in the Central District of Hong Kong, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong offers practical convenience with a prime location near the Central Station transportation hub. Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo restaurants and nightclubs are positioned 500 meters from this property.
Hotel Features. Acclaimed architect Adam Tihany orchestrated this hotel's signature lobby, which is distinguished by a Hong Kong sailing junk sculpture. Haute French cuisine and an extensive wine collection are offered at Amber restaurant while Mo Bar serves distinctive seafood dishes and organic meals. The Spa Cafe creates menus based on a Cretan diet pyramid that promotes fruits, vegetables, cereals and olive oil. High-tech function rooms with high-speed wired Internet access accommodate events, and wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. A 21,000-square-foot spa and health club spans two floors and includes 15 treatment rooms, yoga and Pilates studios, a cafe and a spa boutique. Spa amenities include rainforest showers, ice fountains, jetted pools set to body temperature, women's mud-treatment rooms, dry saunas, Hamam rooms and Zen relaxation rooms. Children are equally entertained through a supervised program that presents crafts and active pursuits.

Guestrooms. This 15-story hotel offers 113 guestrooms. All accommodations feature beds draped in 400-thread count linens and lounge areas with plush sofas. Entertainment systems accommodate personal digital music players and video cameras. Flat-screen televisions with high-definition feature DVD systems with surround-sound stereo. Marble-and-glass bathrooms are outfitted with sunken bathtubs and showers with rain showerheads. Guestrooms boast minibars and refrigerators with selections of food and beverage items.

Expert Tip. The staff at Amber restaurant welcomes both serious connoisseurs and novices to enjoy the subtle nuances of the grape. This innovative establishment engages the services of a computerized sommelier system, plus an enthusiastic in-house sommelier, who guides interested parties through the captivating world of fine wines.

Davis Bangkok.Situated on Sukhumvit Soi 24, a thoroughfare with convenient access to the expressway, the Davis Bangkok offers a central business district address and close proximity to neighborhood shops and restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand.
A contemporary-minded property, this unique boutique hotel offers an array of amenities. At first look, the lobby catches one's eye. Stylish patterned rugs panel the Situated on Sukhumvit Soi 24, a thoroughfare with convenient access to the expressway, the Davis Bangkok offers a central business district address and close proximity to neighborhood shops and restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand.
A contemporary-minded property, this unique boutique hotel offers an array of amenities. At first look, the lobby catches one's eye. Stylish patterned rugs panel the ceiling and the floor of this rectangular room. Colorful lamps hang from the ceiling near the reception desk, while natural light diffuses the space through large windows on the opposite wall. An on-site restaurant, Gallery Café, and Club 88, a jazz venue, flank the lobby. Amid this chic environment, guests are encouraged to relax. Included at the Dulaya Spa and Fitness center are eight private treatment rooms, a fully-equipped gym, an outdoor, rooftop pool and an accompanying whirlpool. High above busy Bangkok traffic, guests can momentarily think they've been transported to a tropical paradise. Other hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast, wireless Internet access throughout the ground floor and modern meeting rooms. The latter come equipped with plasma televisions and special white "brainstorming" boards.
Nearly every Davis Bangkok guestroom features a unique decorative scheme. All accommodations share traditional Thai furnishings that yield a modern bent. Guestrooms are spacious and boast large, marble baths. Complimentary bottled water, in-room safes and refrigerators are common features.
Ideally located for businessmen, the Davis Bangkok delivers a thoroughly modern experience amid a tranquil environment.


Area Activities
Emporium Shopping Mall - adjacent
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
Location. The Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is located 500 metres from the financial hub of Canary Wharf, London, England. Greenwich Royal Observatory is situated 2.5 miles away and Buckingham Palace is at a seven mile distance. East India DLR station is 500 metres from the hotel.

Hotel Features. Overlooking the River Thames, the Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is a modern property spread over seven storeys accessible by elevator. The hotel houses a gym and guests can pamper themselves with a range of beauty treatments in the East River Spa. Complimentary wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel and guests can ask the concierge service for any sightseeing and booking assistance. Further amenities include 24- hour room service and laundry facilities.

Guests can enjoy modern dishes at the informal, contemporary Azura Restaurant and Bar which opens to a terrace area, and soak up the sun with a snack at the outdoor Riverside Café. The Radisson New Providence Wharf also houses a cocktail bar.

Guestrooms. The 169 air-conditioned guestrooms are equipped with Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems and extend to black slate bathrooms with hair dryers. The rooms are characterised by sleek, contemporary decor in soft neutral tones with crisp, white linen and further amenities include satellite television, complimentary wireless Internet, minibars, and safes.
Expert Tip. The Tower of London, located four miles from the hotel, is one of London's most famous landmarks. Dating from the 11th century, the tower has been used as a prison for those of high rank including Elizabeth I and Guy Fawkes and houses a notorious torture chamber. The tower is also home to the Crown Jewels of England.
Driving Directions
From London Heathrow Airport (LHR):
Distance to the Radisson Edwardian New Providence Wharf is 18 miles, approximately 90 minutes' drive.
Getting there. From the airport, take the tube and the Docklands Light Railway to East India, located 500 metres from the hotel. Alternatively taxis are available and cost approximately 75 GBP to the hotel.
Getting around. The London Underground (Tube) and buses are the easiest ways to travel within London. Single tickets are expensive, but an electronic Oyster card offers a cheaper fare. Oyster cards can be purchased from ticket offices for 3 GBP (refundable). Daily or weekly travel passes are the most economical way to travel, and are valid on buses, trams, trains, and DLR, as well as on the Underground. Black taxis are available on the streets, but can be expensive. Driving is not recommended for visitors and a congestion charge zone is operated in central London.

Hotel Clauzel in Paris

Location. Hotel Clauzel is a typically Parisian Hotel, set within easy reach of many of the city's historical landmarks including the world famus Moulin Rouge cabaret club. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airpot is 30 kilometers from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.
Hotel Features. Guestscan start the day with a complimentary breakfast and then watch television in the loby. The hotel's staff are on hand 24 hours a day to assist guests and help make restaurant and tour reservations. The front desk also has a safe deposit box for storing valuables, and parking is available nearby.
Guestrooms. Hotel Clauzel offers 37 guestrooms located on six floors and accessible by lift. All guestrooms have bright, modern decor and dark wood furnishings and include desks, telephones and televisions.

Expert Tip. Guest can visit Grands Magasins, the famous 10-storey department store, which is situated 1.5 kilometers from the hotel.
Driving Directions
Getting there. The RER train service serves the airport. Line B runs from the TGV station at Terminal 2 to Gare du Nord, Châtelet-les-Halles, St Michel and Denfert-Rochereau, with connections for the metro. A taxi to the city centre will take around 45 minutes. Roissybus serves all three terminals and runs to the rue Scribe for métro Opéra.

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