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Frommer’s Top Airport Lounges for 2011
Airport travel lounges are a godsend to frequent fliers who need a peaceful and relaxing environment while they wait for flights. So much so that even as employers are cutting expenses by eliminating club membership perks, many individuals are paying for it out of pocket. If you find yourself in this position, you might be interested to know Frommer’s Travel Guides’ top airport lounges for 2011.
The Wing, from Cathay Pacific Airways’ Hong Kong terminal earned the number one slot with a 1st-class lounge that offers individual privacy rooms complete with shower, toilet, and deck chair, as well as a 32-seat restaurant and library. The Upper Class Clubhouse from Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow took second place, with a roof-top garden, observation deck, TV room, and billiards.
The remaining three of the top five also went to lounges in cities outside the U.S., including Kuala Lumpur, Munich, and Tokyo. In the States, New York and Houston are tops. Lounges at several of their airports offer everything from massages to free food and drink. Most offer free wireless Internet access, real desks to work at, and plenty of peace and quiet.
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.
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.
