Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Conrad Bangkok completes renovation

The Conrad Bangkok has just completed a renovation of its residences. The renovated apartments include plus-es such as wi-fi and LCD flatscreen TV sets extended with a Sony Play station 3. The room interior has also undergone a complete revamp. The Conrad Bangkok residences includes 112 luxury suites on seven storyes, that range from studios to one and large two-bedroom deluxe suites. The Conrad Bangkok Residences also shares the facilities and services of the Conrad Bangkok, which boasts a health club, swimming pool, spa complex, tennis courts and food beverages options.

Festive season package at Uma Paro, Bhutan


Over Christmas and New Year Uma Paro is offering a special five night package, valid for stays from December 20-29. Rates start from US$ 5,306 for two people in a Superior room. Accommodation is included on a full-board basis, excluding beverages. The package also includes access to swimming pool, steam rooms and one Como Shambhala traditional Bhutanese Hot Stone bath treatment per person. To add the festive feeling, thre the luxury hotel will organize a gourmet Christmas dinner and degaustation New Year Eve Dinner. For details, visit www.uma.paro.como.bz

Opening special at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

The introductory promotion at the 392-room Mandarin Oriental, Las vegas-scheduled to open its doors on December-4 provides one night complementary accommodation in conjuction with one or more consecutive paid nights of stay. Rates start at US$ 545. The offer is valid through February 2010. The Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be one of the only free-standing, non-gaming luxury properties on the famous Las Vegas strip. It is just a 10-minute drive from the airport. Details on http://www.mandarinoriental.com/

New Starwood Luxury Collection hotel in Bangalore

Starwood has opened its 150th hotel in the Asia Pacific region with the launch of ITC Royal Gardenia, a Luxury Collection in Banglore. The hotel, with 292 guest rooms and suites, comes with an outdoor pool, tropical gardens, five restaurants and lounges, a business centre and a signature spa. Itc Royal Gardenia also implements environment friendly methods, including use of solar energy and rain water harvesting system. For details visit http://www.starwoodhotels.com/

Leisure Hotels launches property in Goa

Leisure Hotels has launched its first venture outside Uttarkhand with the opening of the Light House, Goa. The cottage on the Sinquerim beach, has a private plunge pool and landscape gardens. Apart from the standard facilities in ech room, which opens up a private balcony, the new hotel also offers personalized butler service. The Light House is close to the major tourist attractions of Fort Aguada and Dolphin Point. For details call (0)97309 22391.

Aspria Hotel opens in Berlin

Come November 6 and the German capital will be home to another health and wellness resort. Located in Berlin’s affluent Charlottenburg district, the Aspira Hotel, a 42-room retreat, is connected to a state-of-the-art spa and sporting club. Berlin based designer, Michael Brown of NAU, redesigned the former industrial space. The spa has been extended and refurbished, adding a hamam, a salt inhalation room and a wave dream installation relaxation room to the saunas, whirlpool, kneippbaths and the rooftop terrace. The Aspira Hotel Opening Special, valid until January 2010, offers rooms at $89 per night. For reservations, visit www.aspira-hotel.com