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Guangzhou, China Hilton Opens

Visitors to Guangzhou, China now have a new luxury hotel option with the opening of the brand new Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. The hotel, operating under the Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand, is the first of two being opened by Hilton in the south-eastern Chinese city. It is conveniently located close to the airport and only a few steps away from the city’s East Railway Station.

The site for the Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe was chosen as a way to meet the needs of international business travelers in the region. The city is one of China’s most advanced manufacturing cities, playing host to businessmen and women from around the world. With just over 500 luxury rooms and suites, the new hotel brings the strength of the Hilton name and reputation to Southern China. Luxury is the key word describing the hotel and its rooms, especially the Presidential Suite which is one of the largest in the city.

Welcome to the New Banyan Tree Macau Resort

Macau’s first 5-star urban resort has just opened, much to the delight of the property’s namesake, Banyan Tree. The new Banyan Tree Macau is the Singapore-based company’s first offering in Macau, considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in Asia. The resort has been designed specifically to offer guests a truly unique and enjoyable experience in traditional Asian relaxation.

A brand-new Banyan Tree Spa will open at the resort later this summer as part of Banyan Tree’s USD $1.9 billion Macau investment. The spa features 21 luxurious treatment rooms staffed by therapists who have graduated from the renowned Banyan Tree Spa Academy. Treatments centre on ancient Oriental techniques that concentrate on touch over technology.

The spa is open daily from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM and offers a full range of treatments exclusive to Banyan Tree. For example, the Harmonising Banyan Gui Shi combines natural substances like sesame oil, lotus, and rice with expert massage and heated stones to detoxify, balance qi, and condition the skin. Other Banyan treatments include the Royal Banyan Herbal Pouch Massage, the Tropical Rainmist, and an ancient Chinese foot massage.

Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong World’s ‘Highest’ Hotel

The world’s “most vertical city” is home to the brand-new Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, a five-star luxury hotel which opened in March 2011. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong continues the tradition of world-class accommodations in the finest destinations the Ritz-Carlton name is known for. This new hotel also qualifies as the “highest” in the world, taking up floors 102 to 118 in the city’s International Commerce Centre.

The property offers absolutely stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline, the harbour, and the Chinese mainland. Situated in the heart of the city, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is just 20 minutes from the airport and five minutes from the city centre. It is a perfect venue for meetings, business gatherings, trade shows, and as a launching pad for wonderful Asian holiday.

Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong features 312 total rooms, all with spectacular views. Rooms begin with the 530 ft.² Deluxe, and vary in size and amenities all the way up through the Ritz-Carlton suite; a 3920 ft.² space of absolute magnificence. Club Level rooms offer guests special perks such as access to Club Concierge and the Club Lounge complete with complimentary food and beverages 24 hours a day. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology including flatscreen TVs, DVD/Blu-Ray players, iPod docking stations, and Wi-Fi.

The Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai

Shangri-La International Hotel Management, Ltd. has chosen Shanghai as the site of its newest luxury hotel; as well as the first city to host Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts’ newest brand known as Kerry Hotels. The Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai is the new 31-story, five-star hotel in the Kerry Park complex in the heart of Pudong. It is designed for discriminating business travellers who prefer a combination of relaxed atmosphere and impeccable service and quality. More than that, the Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai is meant to be the centre of social and leisure activity for both travellers and local residents alike.

Accommodations

The Kerry Hotel has a total of 574 rooms, including 33 club suites. All feature contemporary furnishings that provide not only a relaxed atmosphere promoting socialization, but also an efficient space for work. Rooms include custom-built consoles with mini bars, complimentary broadband and wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and separate bath and shower facilities. And of course, don’t forget the incredible panoramas of the city.

Club accommodations provide 33 suites of residence quality. Club suite guests enjoy the Club Lounge, 24hour butler service, concierge service, and complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails. The hotel devotes seven full floors to Club guests with incredible views all the way around.

Amenities

The Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai offers three incredible dining options that cover the entire span of tastes. Most remarkable is the Cook restaurant featuring 11 different kitchens, all with their own unique menu and live entertainment. This à la carte restaurant covers everything from traditional Chinese and Japanese to a butcher block and Asian barbecue.

If all this were not enough, the hotel is proud to boast the city’s largest hotel-based sports complex which includes three floors and 6,000 m² of sports and recreation space. Guests enjoy a 24-hour gym, aerobics, Pilates, yoga, basketball and tennis courts, rooftop jogging track, heated pool, and much more. You’ll also find special play zones for children and a complete wellness Centre featuring a spa with traditional Chinese treatments and Wushu healing practices.

Finally, the Kerry Hotel houses Shanghai’s largest banqueting and meeting facilities. At more than 7300 m² the facilities include two ballrooms and 26 multi-purpose spaces that can accommodate your weddings, business meetings, or trade shows. For more information please visit the web site at www.shangri-la.com.

Hong Kong’s Finest Luxury Hotel: Peninsula Hotel

If you are looking for a luxury vacation in Hong Kong then consider a stay at the Peninsula Hong Kong. It has been regarded as one of the best hotels not only in Hong Kong, but also in the world. The hotel is located in Kowloon and has had a rich reputation ever since it opened in 1928.

The hotel’s lobby has always been a popular place to see and be seen. It features soaring columns with elaborate ceilings.

The Peninsula Hotel offers service and luxuries that are unparallel. The hotel hosts a fleet of signature green (known as “Peninsula Green”) Rolls-Royces that can be hired by guests. The 14 Long Wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantoms were the largest order placed for Rolls Royce in the company’s history. Also available at the hotel is helicopter sight seeing tours that take off from The Peninsula’s roof.