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.

During their stay, guests will have access to the luxurious Eforia Spa, complete with a full line of well being treatments designed to provide you with the utmost in relaxation. Guests will also enjoy gym facilities measuring 360-square meter and complete with a temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool. The third-floor facilities are open around the clock to accommodate the schedules of all the hotel’s guests, regardless of when they come ago.

Six different restaurants and bars fill out the hotel’s dining experience featuring everything from local Chinese cuisine to Pan-Asian to authentic Italian. Bar One will offer nightly live entertainment while the T Lounge & Bar features an outdoor alfresco restaurant with a light menu and delicious drinks. And because the hotel is designed to cater to business needs, it also offers plenty of ballroom and meeting space available to host business gatherings of all sizes.

Nightly rates start just under $200.

Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe
No.215 Linhe Xi Heng Road Tianhe
Guangzhou, China 510500
Tel: 86-20-66839999

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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.

The hotel carries the same attitude found in their spa throughout the whole property. Guests are greeted in bamboo-themed reception area then move on through a bamboo courtyard complete with skylight. Each of the hotel’s 227 suites is well appointed, featuring private relaxation pools and a quiet, relaxing sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Banyan Tree Macau Resort aims to be the property of choice among Macau’s high-end visitors. It is situated in the heart of the city, within walking distance of nightclubs, restaurants, and all the finest entertainment options the area has to offer. And for your convenience, it’s just fifteen minutes from the airport.

Rates start at just over $300 per night.

Banyan Tree Macau
Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus Cotai
Macau
China

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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.

Amenities
Amenities are what separate good hotels from great ones, and at the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, there is no shortage of them. The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA provides nine luxurious and fully furnished treatment rooms and two couples’s suites, where the industry’s best therapists will treat you to a spa experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The 18th floor fitness centre and affinity swimming pool, complete with a 92′ LCD-screened ceiling, complete a package that is good for both body and soul.

Dining and Ballroom
One of the hotel’s best aspects is the wide range of dining options. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong offers six dining options providing an eclectic mix of Cantonese, Italian, Japanese, and local cuisines. Three of the restaurants are located on the 102nd floor while the Ozone, nicknamed by hotel officials as the property’s “crown jewel”, offers one of the most incredible dining experiences from the 118th floor. Finally, the 10,000 square-foot grand ballroom and four adjoining 1,000 square-foot meeting rooms make the hotel a perfect location for your large gatherings, family events, and weddings.

Rates start at over $500 per night.

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Default.htm
International Commerce Centre
1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(852) 2263 2263

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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.

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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.

During your stay you can enjoy four magnificent dining options. The Hotel has access to a swimming pool, bar, and over 80 shops for those inclined to shop.

The Peninsula Hotel offers several wellness services at their Spa, such as Facials, wraps, Aveda facials and massages.

Enjoy a room at Peninsula Hotel for just over $400/night.

Salisbury Road, Kowloon,
Hong Kong, SAR
852-2920-2888

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