Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sha Villa

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One might expect that this heritage building, an old-fashioned survivor amid the makeover mania of Orchard Road, would have been converted into a plantation-era boutique hotel replete with limousine airport transfer and complimentary cocktails. But alas, the facelift fanatics will be disappointed: Sha Villa shows its age with decrepit air-conditioners and other undeniably run-down characteristics. On the other hand, the rooms have gleaming hardwood floors and hints of bygone grandeur. The hotel is the training centre for students of Singapore's hospitality college, meaning that service can be inept but enthusiastic. For those who prefer less than perfect, Sha Villa is lovable because of its wrinkles and foibles.

Gallery Hotel

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Gallery Hotel is hip, or rather, HIP ('Highly Individual Places'), a designation bestowed by writer Herbert Ypma when a hotel becomes the destination rather than a base camp for the destination. As Singapore's first boutique hotel, the high-rise Gallery Hotel rightfully shook up the land of mild-mannered towers with its post-modern nod to cubism. The hotel's main tower is outlined with primary coloured frames that jut out from the façade making it look like a Fisher Price circuit board. Inside, the hotel drew inspiration from the utilitarian spaces of the old warehouses that once lined the Singapore River. The rooms are metallic and spare and their greatest flourishes are the views of the river, best found on the Observatory level. Ah yes, the infinity pool is more than a glorified swimming hole.

Goodwood Park HotelGoodwood Park Hotel

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Few centenarians look as good as this Victorian-era castle built as a private social club for German expatriates. It survived the Japanese occupation of Singapore during the second world war, was used as the war crimes court after the Japanese surrender and now occupies a revered spot alongside Raffles as Singapore's more feminine grand dame. As with many landmark hotels, the original wing retains all the old-world ambiance of craftsmanship while the new wing is handsome but Spartan.

The Fullerton Hotel Singapore


Business Traveller UK Awards Best New Business Hotel in the World Ranked 1st 2003 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards Best New Business Hotel in Asia Pacific Ranked 1st 2003 The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is Singapores latest masterpiece of simplicity, comfort and elegance. Transformed from the Fullerton building, which was built in 1928, its rich heritage, neo-classical architecture and strategic location make it an inspiration to all, in the heart of Singapore. Views from the 400 rooms and suites, either overlook the sunlit atrium courtyard, or have balconies that open out to sweeping panoramas of the city skyline, the river promenade or Marina Bay. State-of-art features and broadband connectivity provide guests with high-speed Internet access. The Fullerton delivers with personal touches, such as discreet way mail, packages and polished shoes are dispatched, through a specially designed niche in the wardrobe closet of each room. Whether it is a quick sandwich or latte at the lobby lounge The Courtyard, or an elaborate menu degustation at the Lighthouse, a selection of Western and Asian delights available at Town, the hotels restaurant and bar or enjoy exquisite Chinese cuisine at Jade, the hotels Chinese restaurant. The Straits Club is The Fullertons premier private club. Offering personalized service and private room registration. An array of food and beverage selections is available in the Straits Club lounge. A Reading Room and Bar add to the refined ambience of the club. Whether it is for business or leisure, a stay at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore is the highlight of a visit to Singapore. Utell Luxury Selection - Provides the ultimate hotel experience. For guests who demand the very highest standards, selected from the finest choice available from around the world.

Domaine des hauts de loire onzain france

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The rooms in the Domaine des Hauts de Loire Hotel, in France, can be broadly divided into 2 types, the Residence and the Castle. The rooms in Domaine des Hauts de Loire are extremely comfortable and cozy. The guests can enjoy the beautiful view of the surroundings from their rooms. The rooms are exclusively decorated with antique furniture. The rooms have attached bathrooms, which are well equipped. Some of the room services provided by the Domaine des Hauts de Loire Onzain, France are as follows:

Facilities Offered by Domaine des Hauts de Loire



The Domaine des Hauts de Loire Hotel offers a wide range of facilities to provide utmost comfort to its guests. The facilities that Domaine des Hauts de Loire, one of the Luxurious Hotels in France, offers are as follows:

Swimming Pool
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Parking Area
Safe-Deposit Box at the Front Desk
Babysitting
Laundry Service
Business Center
Conference Facility
Special facilities for Handicap

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore


Welcome to Four Seasons Hotel Singapore.
Escape into a quiet garden enclave in the heart of the city – steps from Orchard Road shops and entertainment, and just minutes from the financial district. Enter a world that is intimate and exclusive, yet complete in every way, with award-winning dining and 24-hour fitness. A warm, residential ambience showcases over 1,500 Asian art pieces, and thoughtful Four Seasons care elevates every moment.

Ritz-carlton Millenia Singapore



This five-star luxury property is adjacent to the Esplanade, in the heart of Marina Centre, approximately 20 minutes from Changi International Airport. Local attractions include Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Little India, Merlion, Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Arab Street.Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, twice-daily housekeeping, overnight laundry service, valet parking, multilingual staff, technology butler, sundry shop, babysitting, florist, bath butler and bath menu, safe deposit box, turndown service, parking (fee), cell phone rental, currency exchange, 24-hour front desk, concierge, wake-up calls, express check-in/out, babysitting, and car rental. For recreation, guests may enjoy the tennis court, pool, outdoor whirlpool, and onsite fitness center and spa, featuring massage therapies and skin/body treatments. Dining options include the Summer Pavilion, specializing in Cantonese fare, Snappers Seafood Restaurant, located poolside, and the Greenhouse, offering Californian, Italian, and Asian menus in both buffet and a la carte style dining. The Chihuly Lounge features full bar service and live entertainment, while Snappers Pool Bar offers drinks and light snacks by the pool.Guest rooms feature walk-in wardrobes, in-room safes, cable TVs, alarm clocks, refreshment bars, Frette linens, multilingual voicemail, Guestnet email/broadband high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and luxury amenities.

Raffles Hotel , Singapore

The Raffles Hotel, Singapore, is one of the most popular lodging options among the tourists coming to the city of Singapore. The hotel, opened in 1887, has been named after Sir Stamford Ruffles, the founder of Singapore was declared a national monument in 1987. Today, it stands among the top rated boutique hotels in Singapore. The ambience offered is a blend of oriental mysticism and grandeur with western comfort. The historic building of the hotel is located on the Beach Road and bears a colonial heritage, much in accord with the neighborhood.

Room Amenities at Raffles Hotel, Singapore



There are 103 spacious and airy guest rooms in the Raffles Hotel, Singapore. There are also 18 separate rooms, designed specially to fit the corporate purpose. The rooms are decked with all the state of the art amenities, which make the stay at this hotel in Singapore really enjoyable for the tourists from all over the world. Some of the major room amenities available at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore are:

· Air conditioning
· Telephone
· Cable or Satellite TV and Radio in every room
· High speed internet connection through modem or data port
· Mini bar
· Tea and coffee making facilities
· Ensuite
· Hairdryer

Hilton Park Lane Hotel - London




Stay at the fashionable London Hilton on Park Lane hotel and enjoy 360° views of the city from the 28th-floor Galvin at Windows restaurant. Enjoy cocktails in POP Bar and island life at Trader Vic's.

Situated in the heart of Mayfair and overlooking Hyde Park, this hotel has a health club and spa. Visit London attractions like the London Eye and British Museum or take a stroll through Hyde Park, on the hotel's doorstep.

Recently awarded "UK Best Business Hotel" by Business Traveller Magazine for the second year in a row and "England's leading business hotel 2009" by World Travel Awards Europe, the London Hilton on Park Lane hotel boasts 13 function rooms for 2-1200, an Executive Lounge, business center and wireless internet access in public spaces.

All London Hilton on Park Lane hotel rooms have high-speed internet access. Executive Rooms offer Executive Lounge access.

Le Sirenuse Hotel

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As the Le Sirenuse in Southern Italy is located in the beautiful hills of Amalfi Drive above the Mediterranian sea, guests can enjoy the magnificent natural beauty of the surrounding during their stay in this world class hotel of Italy. Naples and Capodichino Airport is located about 60 miles away from the Le Sirenuse hotel, which makes it easily accessible from different corner of the world. Guest can avail the water boat services to reach this hotel as the town of Positano is served by well planned hydrofoil connections. People can avail the water boats from Sorrento, Amalfi, Naples and Salerno.

Room Amenities at Le Sirenuse, Italy


All the air conditioned guestrooms of hotel Le Sirenuse are luxuriously decorated with antiques and elegant furniture. Most of the guest rooms at the hotel offer fascinating view of the sea. Following are some of the in-room amenities offered by Le Sirenuse hotel:
  • Attached bath with a wonderful bath tub and shower
  • Color television
  • DVD player
  • Safety box
  • High speed Internet
  • Beautifil cozy attached balcony

41 Hotel , LONDON

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The 41 Hotel London is one of Londons top rated hotels and has been ranked as one of the top 100 globally.
Situated next to the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, Hotel 41 is in a very central position to access central London. Within walking range is Victoria, Begravia, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Piccadilly, St James and Hyde Park. Walk down Victoria Street and you have Westminster with Parliament and Westminster Cathedral, cross the River Thames and you are at the London Eye.
Hotel 41 is a small and intimate boutique hotel which prides itself on comfort and service. No two rooms at Hotel 41 are the same but they share a striking black and white decor theme.
Little touches such as fresh fruit and flowers, delicious snacks and treats, scented candles, rich mahogany furniture and open fireplaces (not all rooms) ensure that your stay is made as pleasant as possible.

Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt-Vendôme Paris, France





Situated on the second floor of the Park Hyatt-Vendôme’s Haussmanian building is the hotel’s 750 square-foot Imperial Suite. Thise pricey suite has high ceilings, a dining room, kitchenette and bar. When visitors tire of toiling, they relax with an “In Suite Spa” that comes outfitted with a steam room, Whirlpool and built-in massage table.

Four Points by Sheraton Cybercity - Mauritius




SUMMARY
This hotel is not aimed at the leisure market but we found it a decent choice for comfortable stay so long as you have a hire car.

LOCATION
Not the best location for a leisure trip but we had hired a car which made it a feasible choice as a base for exploring the island. It's on a new business park just off the only motorway (M2) and about 15mins drive from Port Louis. While there is no beach here the location is central enough within the island that any coast can be reached easily in a day trip. There is a free car park with ample space

FACILITIES
The hotel has a spa, swimming pool and gym. The spa is small but adequate and was quite quiet when we were there. There is a sauna and steam room and also a jacuzzi however this didn't work properly and was the biggest diappointment of our stay. The heated pool could have been much warmer. We didn't try the gym but it looked quite decent and there was a personal trainer there all of the time.

FOOD AND DRINK
There are 2 restaurants and a coffee shop. Cazzarole is the main restaurant which served lovely food at affordable prices. Definitely recommended. Adrenaline bar also served food and had an outside terrace with second bar. This proved a popular spot for local afterwork drinkers, personally we found it overpriced.

ROOM
As you'd expect from a quality chain. Nice big bed. Nice big flat screen tv. Shower could have been better as the water temperature was not consistent.

Imperial Suite, Park Hyatt-Vendôme Paris, France





Situated on the second floor of the Park Hyatt-Vendôme’s Haussmanian building is the hotel’s 750 square-foot Imperial Suite. Thise pricey suite has high ceilings, a dining room, kitchenette and bar. When visitors tire of toiling, they relax with an “In Suite Spa” that comes outfitted with a steam room, Whirlpool and built-in massage table.