Exotic - A capital view

With its advantage of a marvellous view over the green expanse of Central Park, this hotel is a peaceful haven in the heart of the Big Apple.

LOCATION
On Fifth Avenue, overlooking Central Park, this hotel is surrounded by the stores, boutiques, museums and midtown corporate office towers.

FEATURES
Guests may use the excellent Clefs d’Or Concierge services which promises to fulfil guests’ every wish, from a last minute wedding with all the trimmings to the best tickets to a concert. The facilities of the Business centre and fitness centre are also available. Dining options include the Pierre Café and the iconic Le Caprice, with its unique offerings, including Thai-baked sea bass, duck and watercress salad and Scandinavian iced berries with hot white chocolate sauce.

ACCOMMODATION
The Pierre offers 140 guest rooms and 49 suites, all elegantly furnished and equipped with the latest amenities. High ceilings, plenty of natural light and soft neutral tones predominate. Staff at the hotel outnumber guests by a ratio of three to one, ensuring a high degree of anticipation of guests’ every whim.

Since it first opened its doors in 1927, the Taj Boston’s award-winning service and excellent amenities have earned it the reputation of being the city’s finest hotel.

LOCATION
At the corner of the Arlington and Newbury streets, the Taj Boston overlooks the serene Public Garden. The hotel is less than five miles from Logan International Airport, and is close to main highways, rail stations, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, the Theatre District and the Hynes Convention Center.

FEATURES
The hotel’s four restaurants offer several delights to the city’s gourmets. These include Pavilion and Le Hall, which serve contemporary European cuisine; and Rive Gauche which specialises in Mediterranean grills. Terrace is the ideal spot at which to sip a cocktail or two. The Baur au Lac’s rooftop fitness centre boasts a view over the lake and mountains. Medical massages and physiotherapy are available on request. There is an in-house hairdresser and a beauty salon, a business centre and a gift shop.

ACCOMMODATION
The Baur au Lac offers a total of 120 rooms including 27 Junior Suites and 18 Suites. Room styles vary between Art Deco, French Louis XVI and Regency English. All rooms and suites offer a high level of comfort, luxury and privacy.

Restored from the impressive building which housed the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers, this hotel is an impressive blend of antique grandeur and modern luxury.

The hotel is situated at the centre of the city, at the entrance to St. George’s Mall. It’s the perfect spot from which to explore the rest of Cape Town.

FEATURES

There are several varieties of cuisines on offer at the restaurants here. These include Indian, an all-day dining restaurant and a champagne and oyster bar. Banquet rooms and meeting rooms are available, should guests desire them. The hotel also houses a Jiva Grande Spa and a fitness centre.

The Taj Cape Town houses 177 rooms and suites, each of which offer the kind of old-world luxury that is so difficult to define. These include the exquisite Heritage Rooms and Suites, Tower Rooms and Suites, The Presidential Suite and the Taj Club.

Two elegant twentieth century buildings fuse to house this business and leisure hotel, a favourite with discerning visitors to San Francisco.

The hotel is set on Stockton Street, at the celebrated Union Square, a short distance from the financial district, art galleries, museums and the city’s best known stores and restaurants.

FEATURES

Taj Campton Place’s classic European ambience combines warmth with luxury. Its offerings include a rooftop 24- hour fitness centre and meeting facilities. Guests are encouraged to dine at the award-winning Taj Campton Place Restaurant, known for contemporary cuisine that marries Mediterranean inspirations with local California cuisine.

This hotel houses 110 richly appointed, modernised guest rooms, including nine spacious suites. Several guest rooms feature window seats flanked by wall sconces and soft roman blinds. Rooms and suites are light, uncluttered and fitted with insulated glass windows to ensure quietude. Fine Maplewood armoires and pear wood lined vestibules and closets evoke the feel of a private dressing room. Leather-topped writing desks and comfortable armchairs add functional elegance.

High up in the serene Thimphu Valley is where you will discover a hotel that’s a magical blend of oldworld Bhutan and thoughtful luxury.

Taj Tashi is situated in the middle of the Himalayan Thimphu Valley, in the city of Thimphu. This is the ideal base from which to explore Bhutan’s monasteries, mountain passes and street festivals.

Guests have a choice of several restaurants in which to dine. There is an all-day dining eatery, Ara lounge bar, a restaurant specialising in Bhutanese cuisine, and The Rimps tea lounge. The spa offers holistic therapies for singles and couples. The hotel also houses a fitness centre, a heated indoor swimming pool, and can arrange travel services and religious tours.

In keeping with its surroundings, the hotel’s interiors are a blend of Dzong architecture and modern influences. Hand-drawn Buddhist murals of clouds adorn the walls of each of the 66 guestrooms. Guests may choose from Guest Rooms and Guest Suites, most of which offer majestic views of the valley.

The only resort on the private Rebak Island, every villa offers a marvellous view of the Senari Straits that border the Andaman Sea.

Rebak Island is one of the 99 islands that comprise Langkawi. The resort is situated at a distance of four km from the main island of Langkawi, and a 15-minute luxury ferry ride from Port Langkasuka jetty.

The resort is home to an excellent library and a lounge, and has the only fully equipped marina in Malaysia. Guests may dine at Boardwalk or Senari, or sip a cocktail at the Pool Bar, SY 69, or Minum Minum.

Guests at Rebak Island Resort are put up in elegant timber villas set amidst lush tropical foliage. Villas range from Superior Garden Rooms, Superior Sea View Rooms, Deluxe Garden Rooms, Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms and Deluxe Villas. The interiors of every room are contemporary, inspired by traditional Malay art. Most rooms offer expansive views of the sea.

Proud recipient of the Condé Nast Traveler 2007 Gold List award, this boutique hotel is ideal both for the business traveller as well as the pleasureseeker.

Blue Sydney enjoys a prime location on the Wharf at Woolloomooloo, Sydney, very close to the central business and shopping districts, the harbour and Royal Botanical Gardens.

The inside of this heritage timber structure boasts an ultra-modern ambience, with bold colours and understated chic. Guest may unwind at Blue Café or the award winning Water Bar.

Guests may choose from a 100 elegant Guest Rooms, including 36 stylish Loft Rooms, which retain the charm of the wharf building while being equipped with the latest

In the heart of central London, this stately hotel blends classic luxury and comfortable accommodation with excellent service.

The Crowne Plaza is a mere three-minute walk from Buckingham Palace, in central London. The Houses of Parliament, St. James’s Park, the London Eye and Victoria Station are conveniently close.

The hotel’s Victorian façade conceals several modern amenities. Guests may choose from three celebrated hotels. Bistro 51 serves British and European cuisine, the Michelinstarred Quilon serves south coastal Indian cuisine, and Bank Westminster serves modern British fare. A spa offers Anne Sémonin face and body treatments. An award-winning courtyard garden lends colour to the hotel throughout the year.

Tastefully done up Standard, Superior and Deluxe rooms and suites offer modern amenities and several luxurious touches.

An impeccable standard of service, tastefully done up interiors and a world of amenities sets the Taj apart from every other hotel in Dubai. Stay here for a blissful, hassle-free holiday.

Set in the heart of the city, visitors will find much to do in the area around the hotel, in the cultural centres, museums and shopping areas.

The hotel offers its guests several eateries. These comprise of Handi, the North Indian restaurant; Le Rendezvous for buffet breakfast; Lobby Lounge for coffee; Sakura, the Pan-Asian restaurant; and Verdi, the Italian restaurant. Alcohol is not served. Within the hotel are a 24-hour fitness centre, a perfumery, a salon, a pharmacy, a spa, a swimming pool and a shopping arcade. There is also a ballroom in the shape of an Arabic tent.

The hotel houses 147 executive rooms, 10 executive suites and two Royal suites, as well as 90 deluxe fully furnished serviced apartments. All guestrooms offer contemporary style and comfort. The hotel also boasts the largest room in the city, at 61 square metres, including a balcony.