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LOCAL BUSINESS HOTELS

1. RAMADA MANILA CENTRAL


Location: Santa Cruz, Ongpin corner
of Quintin Paredes Streets, Manila
1006, Philippines
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:
Ranked #7 of 110 hotels in Manila
Certificate of Excellence 2016
HOTEL MAP/LOCATION
Distance from restaurant area: 1
km
Distance from restaurant area: 6
minutes walk
Distance from shopping area: 1 km
Distance from shopping area: 7 minutes
walk
Ramada Manila Central is 13 km from Ninoy
Aquino International Airport
Ramada Manila Central is a 16 minutes
drive from Ninoy Aquino International
Airport
Ramada Manila Central suits travellers who
are visiting Manila on business and it is located 5.1 km from Philippine International
Convention Centre (PICC) making it perfect for those needing to visit the venue.
This hotel puts you in a good area for learning, history and the arts, as both Casa
Manila Museum and National Museum of the Philippines are not far away.
Guestrooms come with Full-length mirror as an additional source of comfort
during your stay. The en-suite bathrooms have Bath towels, as well as other
facilities. Coffee machine and Coffee/tea maker help you enjoy your own meals in
your guestroom during your stay. Guests have plenty of in-room entertainment
options, including Cable Channels and LCD television. Guests will feel at home in
their rooms with Alarm clock and Writing desk among the furnishings for added
comfort.
You can also maintain your fitness at the fitness centre if you wish. Pure bliss
is available at the spa with its selection of indulgent treatments. Relax with an
onsite massage and choose from a selection of methods. The hotel has specific
smoking locations for guests who wish to smoke. The hotel has parking for guests
arriving in their own transportation. The Carriedo LRT Station MRT station is
conveniently close to Ramada Manila Central just 0.7 kilometres away. Ninoy Aquino
International Airport is 10.9 km away from the hotel for those flying into the area to
take note of. Wifi internet is available for use. Guestrooms come with wifi internet
connectivity as an extra convenience.
Facilities
24 hour concierge

Business Facilities
Boardroom

Recreational Facilities
Children's play area
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24 hour reception
Designated
smoking area
Dry
cleaning/laundry
service
Lift/elevator
Lounge
Luggage storage
Parking
Room service
Safety deposit box
Shuttle service
(surcharge)
All rooms
Air conditioning
Bathroom with
bathtub and
shower
Cable/satellite
television with
plasma screen
Chair
Coffee table
Electronic/magneti
c keys
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Wireless
broadband Internet
access
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke detectors
Laptop safe box
Sprinklers
Writing desk
LCD television
Toothbrush/paste
Waterfall/rainfall
shower

Business centre
Conference room(s)
Function room(s)
Meeting facilities
Wi-Fi

Fitness centre
Massage
Spa
Travel desk
Ramada Manila Central
offers the following
dining options:
Bar/Lounge
News Cafe
Restaurant

Deluxe Room
PHP 3,896.72
(Avg. Per night)
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bath towels
Bathroom amenities
Cable Channels
Chair
Closed-circuit
television
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Complimentary
toiletries
Conditioner
Electronic/magnetic
keys
Ensuite bathroom
Fire Extinguisher
LCD television
Waterfall/rainfall
shower

Standard room
PHP 3,328.28
(Avg. Per night)
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bath towels
Bathroom amenities
Cable Channels
Chair
Closed-circuit
television
Coffee machine
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Conditioner
Electronic/magnetic
keys
Ensuite bathroom
Laptop safe box

Executive Room
PHP 3,572.04 (Avg. Per night)
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bath towels
Bathroom amenities
Bathroom with bathtub and
shower
Cable Channels
Chair
Closed-circuit television
Coffee/tea maker

Suite Room
PHP 4,094.03 (Avg. Per night)
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bath or Shower
Bathroom amenities
Cable Channels
Chair
Closed-circuit television
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary 2 bottles of water
Electronic/magnetic keys
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Complimentary 2 bottles of water


Complimentary toiletries
Conditioner
Electronic/magnetic keys

Ensuite bathroom
Full-length mirror

2. EDSA SHANGRI-LA, MANILA


Location:
Mandaluyong,
1
Garden Way, Ortigas Centre,
Mandaluyong City, Manila
1650, Philippines

HOTEL MAP/LOCATION

Edsa Shangri-La Manila


Hotel is located only 13
kms from the international
airport and 7 kms from
Makati City and about 10
kms from the historic city
of Manila.

Edsa Shangri-La, Manila is


a 45 minutes drive from Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Facilities
24-hour concierge
24-hour reception
24-hour room
service
24-hour security
Airport shuttle
(surcharge)
Baby cot
Butler service
Connecting rooms
Credit cards
accepted
Currency exchange

Business Facilities
Audio visual
equipment
Ballroom
Banqueting
Boardroom
Business centre
Business services
Conference room(s)
Executive floor
Executive lounge
Free Wi-Fi
Function room(s)
Meeting/banquet

Recreational Facilities
Aerobics classes
Beauty services
Children's play area
Cigar shop
Dancing
Florist
Golf (nearby)
Health and fitness
centre
Jacuzzi
Jogging track
Massage
Reflexology
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Doctor on call
Dry
cleaning/laundry
service
Emergency power
generator
Facilities for the
physicallychallenged
Gardens
Limousine service
Luggage storage
Maid service
Medical assistance
available
Parking
Safety deposit box
Security deposit
required
Shoe shine
Shuttle service
Valet
Wake up call
Wedding services
All rooms
Air conditioning
Broadband
Internet access
Cable/satellite
television
Coffee/tea maker
Fax machine
Hair dryer
IDD telephone
In-room safe
Iron and ironing
board
Mini bar
Movie channels
Voicemail
Writing desk

facilities
Mobile phone hire
Photocopying
Printing service
Video conferencing

Sauna
Shopping arcade
Spa
Steam bath
Swimming pool
Tennis
Travel agent

Edsa Shangri-La,
Manila offers the
following dining
options:
Bar/Lounge
Heat
Lobby Lounge
Paparazzi
Pool Bar
Senju
Summer Palace
The Bakeshop

Premier Room
1 King bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Cable Channels
Chair
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Hair dryer
In-house movies
In-room safe
LCD television
Mini bar
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Writing desk

Tower Wing Deluxe Room


1 Bedroom
1 King bed
24-hour room service
Additional amenities (see all

Premier Suite

1 King bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Cable Channels
Chair
Coffee/tea maker
Hair dryer
In-room safe
LCD television
Mini bar
Telephone
Wi-Fi
Writing desk

Horizon Club Room

1 Bedroom
1 King bed
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rooms)
Alarm clock
Armchair
Baby cot (on request)
Bathrobe and slippers
Bathroom amenities
Bathroom with bathtub/shower
Bedside control panel
Blackout curtains
Cabinet
Cable Channels
Coffee table
Coffee/tea maker
Colour television
Complimentary 2 bottles of water
Complimentary newspaper
Complimentary use of fitness
centre
Complimentary valet parking for
one vehicle
Connecting rooms
Hot and cold running water
IDD telephone
In-room safe
Magnifying make-up mirror
Non-smoking rooms
Refrigerator
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers
Turndown service

Tower Wing Deluxe Room


(Breakfast Inclusive)
1 King bed
Air conditioning
Balcony
Bathrobe and slippers
Bathroom with bathtub and
separate shower
Cable Channels
Chair
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary daily fruit basket
Complimentary newspaper
DVD player
In-house movies
In-room safe
Sitting area

24-hour room service


Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Armchair
Bath towels
Bathrobe and slippers
Bathroom amenities
Bathroom with bathtub/shower
Bedside control panel
Blackout curtains
Cabinet
Cable Channels
Club lounge access
Coffee table
Coffee/tea maker
Colour television
Complimentary 2 bottles of water
Complimentary newspaper
Complimentary use of executive
lounge (access by room key)
Complimentary use of fitness
centre
Complimentary valet parking for
one vehicle
Hot and cold shower
In-room safe
Magnifying make-up mirror
Mini bar
Movie channels
Non-smoking rooms
Turndown service

Price (Avg. Per night)


Deluxe (garden wing) PHP 6,676.53
Premier (tower wing ) PHP 8,525.74
Executive (tower wing) PHP 9,518.78
Premier suite (garden wing) PHP
13,240.17

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For a soothing holiday experience, the Edsa


Shangri-La, Manila is the perfect choice. This
luxurious Manila hotel is set within its own
tropical gardens and creates a tranquil
haven for guests looking for relaxation in the
bustling capital of the Philippines. Sit back
with a delicious fruity cocktail and gaze at
this
Mandaluyong
hotel's
free
form
swimming pool. This realm of relaxation
becomes even more fabulous as you indulge
in a number of spa treatments provided by CHI. Ancient Philippine therapy
will unlock the energetic blockages throughout various systems of your body,
leaving you feeling fresh and revitalised. The Bakeshop in the Edsa ShangriLa, Manila is well worth dropping into as it is internationally famous for its
selection of tantalising chocolates. This hotel has been awarded the
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence several times and has been recognised
as an energy efficient establishment. More than 600 guest rooms are spread
across two completely different sections of this hotel, the tropical Garden
Wing and the cosmopolitan Tower Wing, meaning you can enjoy views of the
exciting city skyline or a more relaxing
garden of paradise. Hotel facilities include a
butler service, beauty lounge, florist,
international
restaurants,
gymnasium,
swimming pool and wireless internet in all
rooms. Smoking is permitted in the Garden
Wing.

3. SOFITEL PHILIPPINE PLAZA MANILA HOTEL

Lo
cation: Pasay, CCP Complex Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Manila 1300,
Philippines
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HOTEL MAP/LOCATION
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel is
centrally located within a large convention
centre and performing arts compound, 10
minutes drive from the Walled City of
Intramuros and 20 minutes from the
international airport.

Located on beachfront

Distance from city centre: 5 km

Distance from city centre: 10 minutes drive

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is 7 km from Ninoy Aquino International


Airport

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila Hotel is a 20 minutes drive from Ninoy Aquino
International Airport

Facilities
24 hour reception
24 hour security
Banking services
Bar
Childcare facilities
Concierge
Connecting rooms
Currency exchange
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Facilities for the physicallychallenged
Information desk
Maid service
Medical assistance available
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Safety deposit box
Valet
Vehicle hire
Wedding services

Recreational Facilities
Barber/beauty salon
Billiards
Children's club
Children's pool
Excursions
Fitness centre
Florist
Gift/souvenir shop
Jacuzzi
Jogging track
Massage
News stand
Petanque (boules)
Putting green
Sauna
Swimming pool
Tennis
Tour assistance

Business Facilities
Audio visual equipment
Business centre
Executive floor
Function room(s)
High-speed broadband and
wireless Internet access
Meeting/banquet facilities
PC hire
Photocopying

All rooms
Air conditioning
Alarm clock/radio
Balcony
Bathroom with bathtub and
separate shower
Broadband Internet access
Cable/satellite television with LCD
flat screen
Chair
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Printing service
Secretarial services
Wi-Fi

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila


Hotel offers the following dining
options:
Fever
Le Bar
Snaps Sports Bar
SoChill
Spiral
Sunset Barbecue

Data port
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Iron and ironing board
Magnifying make-up mirror
Mini bar
Pay-per-view movies
Rollaway bed (available)
Smoke alarm
Sprinklers
Telephone
Voicemail
Wireless broadband Internet
access
Writing desk

Sofitel Philippine
Plaza is a five-star
Superior - Double or twin superior
PHP
hotel located in Manila.
7,851.89
It has 609 rooms
Luxury room - Double or twin luxury
PHP
including 46 suites. The
9,619.68
rooms
have
the
amenities like air-conditioning, safe deposit box and satellite cable colour TV.
The 24 hour room service is available for all the rooms. Enjoy hot dishes and
cold snacks served right in the room anytime. Around the hotel you can view
Manila bay sunset and walk through the landscaped gardens. A lagoon-style
pool is available at the hotel for guests along with the cascading waterfalls.
Hotels Le Spa and wellbeing centre feature a well equipped environment for
a holistic health treatment. Vietura offers
the non-invasive aesthetic treatments for
all guests. Come to dine at the Spiral and
enjoy the French gourmet delights. The
hotel
boasts
of
a
cheese
room,
boulangerie, chocolate kitchen and a wine
cellar. Other facilities include water slides,
jogging trail and tennis courts. Guests can
enjoy aqua golf and a salon for everyone.
Hotel has 17 function rooms in a wide
variety of dimensions for hosting meeting and events. For events on a larger
scale, enjoy the spaciousness of the Grand Plaza Ballroom hosting up to
2,000 guests.

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4. FAIRMONT MAKATI HOTEL MANILA


Location: Central 1 Raffles Drive, Makati
Avenue, Makati City 1224, Philippines
HOTEL MAP/LOCATION
Distance from city centre: 10 km

Distance from city centre: 20 minutes


drive

Distance from subway/metro station: 1


km

Distance from subway/metro station: 10 minutes walk

Fairmont Makati Hotel Manila is 12 km from Ninoy


Aquino International Airport

Fairmont Makati Hotel Manila is a 15 minutes drive


from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Fairmont Makati Hotel Manila enjoys a fine


Makati location that can't be beaten. Each room
includes Air conditioning adding to the features that
make for a comfortable stay. En-suite bathrooms
come complete with Complimentary toiletries, as
well as other facilities. Room bedding includes
Rollaway bed (available) for your extra comfort.
When staying in their rooms, guests will have
Cable/satellite television with LCD flat screen and Voicemail for
entertainment during their stay. Guestrooms are furnished with Alarm clock
which make the rooms even more comfortable.
The onsite fitness centre is ideal for
your workout needs. The spa offers top notch
indulgence through a choice of treatments.
Parking your car is possible at this hotel with
facilities available to guests with cars. There
is an airport shuttle available for a fee for
guests who require the service. Fairmont
Makati Hotel Manila has wifi internet for all
guests to use. Rooms have internet access for your convenience.

Facilities
24-hour reception
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Bar
Childcare facilities
Concierge
Currency exchange
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Lift/elevator
Luggage storage

Business Facilities
Audio visual equipment
Ballroom
Banqueting
Business centre
Business services
Computer rental
Function room(s)
High-speed broadband and
wireless Internet access
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Multilingual staff
Parking
Restaurant
Room service
Safety deposit box
Valet
Wake up call
Wedding services

Recreational Facilities

Fitness centre
Spa
Swimming pool
Tour assistance
Video library

Fairmont Makati Hotel Manila offers the


following dining options:

Bar/Lounge
Cafe Macaron
Fairmont Lounge
Long Bar
Pool Bar
Spectrum
Writers Bar

Mail/courier service
Mobile phone hire
Photocopying
Printing service
Secretarial services
Wi-Fi

All rooms
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Bathrobe and slippers
Bathroom amenities
Bathroom with bathtub and
separate shower
Cable/satellite television with LCD
flat screen
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary toiletries
Electronic/magnetic keys
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Iron and ironing board
Mini bar
Multi-line telephone
Refrigerator
Rollaway bed (available)
Voicemail
Wireless broadband Internet
access

Fairmont room, 1 king bed, city view


Deluxe room, 1 king bed, city view
11,230.74
Fairmont gold, room, 1 king bed, non smoking
Fairmont gold, suite, 1 king bed, non smoking, corner

PHP 10,233.96
PHP
PHP 14,221.08
PHP 18,214.19

5. DUSIT THANI MANILA HOTEL


Location: Central Ayala Centre, 1223 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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HOTEL MAP/LOCATION
Dusit Thani Manila Hotel is situated at the heart of
Makati's Ayala Shopping Centre, in the central
business district. Within walking distance from major
business organizations, bank head offices and
restaurants. Taxis are accessible at the hotel entrance
and the Ayala MRT station is a 3 min walk. Ortigas
Business District is 10 mins away by car. Manila is 15
minutes and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is
16 mins away.

Distance from subway/metro station: 0 km

Distance from subway/metro station: 3 minutes


walk

Distance from shopping area: 0 km

Distance from shopping area: 1 minutes walk

Dusit Thani Manila Hotel is 8 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Dusit Thani Manila Hotel is a 16 minutes drive from Ninoy Aquino


International Airport

The Dusit Thani Manila Hotel (formerly


Dusit Hotel Nikko) is a luxurious,
beautifully-appointed five-star hotel in the
centre of Metro Manila. As a Makati hotel,
the Dusit Thani Manila Hotel enjoys an
enviable location in the heart of the
financial centre of the Philippines. All guest
accommodations are luxuriously furnished,
and many suites boast spectacular views
over downtown Manila. Decor is uniquely
imagined with Thai accents, while the
superb service is discreetly managed and always highly personal. This
central hotel features no less than seven different restaurants, each offering
dining experiences so unique that the hotel has become one of Manila's
destination culinary venues. The hotel's Japanese restaurant, UMU, has won
awards for its cuisine. The hotel's ethos is
to surround each guest with quiet luxury
as you step in from the hustle and bustle
of downtown Manila to be greeted by a
sumptuous calm that only the finest hotels
can offer. The Devarana Spa with private
treatment rooms offers pampering in
superbly-appointed surroundings, while a
fully-equipped fitness centre is designed
for the most discerning of gym-goers. An
outdoor pool is available to guests, while a business centre caters to the
needs of the busiest of business travellers. This hotel prides itself on the
many guests who return time after time.
Facilities

Business Facilities

Recreational Facilities
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24 hour room
service
Airport shuttle
(surcharge)
Childcare facilities
Concierge
Currency exchange
Dry
cleaning/laundry
service
Facilities for the
physicallychallenged
Medical facilities
Parking
Safety deposit box
Shuttle service
(surcharge)
Valet
Vehicle hire

Ballroom
Banqueting
Business centre
Conference room(s)
Executive lounge
Meeting facilities
Wi-Fi

Dusit Thani Manila


Hotel offers the
following dining
options:
Basix
Benjarong
Lobby Lounge
Tosca
Umu

Barber/beauty salon
Beach activities
Boutique
Florist
Health and fitness
centre
Massage
Pharmacy
Sauna
Shopping arcade
Shops
Sightseeing
Spa
Swimming pool
Tours organised

All rooms
Air conditioning
Bathroom amenities
Cable/satellite
television
Coffee/tea maker
Computer data port
Data port
Hair dryer
IDD/NDD telephone
In-room safe
Mini bar
Refrigerator
Writing desk

Ambassador Suite
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Bedside control
panel
Closet
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Dining area
DVD player
Internet access
LCD television
Living room
Slippers

Club Deluxe room Free Wifi


Air conditioning
Bathroom amenities
Cable Channels
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Complimentary
daily fruit basket
In-room safe
LCD television
Video on-demand
Wireless broadband
Internet access

Club Executive Suite Free Wifi


Air conditioning
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Cable/satellite
television
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Complimentary
daily fruit basket
Flat-screen
television
In-room safe

Corner room
Bathroom with
bathtub/shower
Bedside control
panel
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Hot and cold
shower
Internet access
LCD television
Slippers
Video on-demand

Deluxe room only


Baby cot (on
request)
Bathroom
telephone
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Bedside reading
lights and tables
Blackout curtains
Cable/satellite
television with LCD
flat screen
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary

Junior suite - Free Wifi


Air conditioning

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Living room
Mini bar
Wireless broadband
Internet acces

Deluxe with breakfast Free Wifi


Air conditioning
Bathroom amenities
Cable Channels
Chair
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
LCD television
Mini bar
Wireless broadband
Internet access
Writing desk

Cable Channels
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
LCD television
Mini bar
Videos
Wireless broadband
Internet access

Executive suite
Bathroom amenities
Cable/satellite
television
Coffee/tea maker
Hair dryer
Living room
Mini bar
Executive Suite - Free
Wifi
Air conditioning
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Cable Channels
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary 2
bottles of water
Complimentary
daily fruit basket
In-room safe
LCD television
Living room
Mini bar
Wireless broadband
Internet access

Premier room only


Junior suite room only
Premier with breakfast- free

bottled water
Complimentary
toiletries
Connecting rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Fruit basket
Hair dryer
IDD telephone
In-room safe
Iron and ironing
board
Mini bar
Voicemail
Writing desk
Presidential Suite
Bathroom with
bathtub and
separate shower
Bedside control
panel
Bedside reading
lights and tables
Closet
Dining area
DVD player
Kitchen
LCD television
Living room
Private bar
Slippers

PHP 9,553.25
PHP 10,050.82
PHP 10,548.38

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FOREIGN BUSINESS HOTELS


1. CROWNE PLAZA TIMES SQUARE
Location:
1605
Broadway
Avenue, New York, NY 10019,
USA

Stay in the heart of New York.


Located in Times Square, this
Manhattan hotel is within 7
minutes walk of Rockefeller
Center and Radio City Music
Hall. Guests can enjoy the
convenience of a concierge
service and on-site dining.
Serving traditional American
cuisine with views of Times
Square, the Brasserie 1605
prepares breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests at the Times Square Crowne
Plaza can also have drinks at the Broadway 49 Bar. Featuring views of the
city, each room at the Crowne Plaza Times Square also has a flat-screen
cable TV and a MP3 station. Concierge rooms can access a private lounge for
a continental breakfast and afternoon snacks. The on-site New York Sports
Club features a sauna and a pool. Central Park is 10 minutes walk away. The
hotel is also steps away from the 49th Street underground station. This is our
guests' favourite part of New York, according to independent reviews. We
speak your language! Crowne Plaza Times Square has been on Booking.com
since 6 Sept 2008, and has welcomed more than 10,000 guests in that time.
Hotel Rooms: 795, Hotel Chain: Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
5 reasons to choose Crowne Plaza Times Square

Low rates

Manage your bookings online

6593 independent reviews

The staff speak English

Booking is safe

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Facilities of Crowne Plaza Times Square


Pets
Pets are allowed.
Charges may be
applicable.

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying
Business centre
Meeting/banquet
facilities
Internet

Activities
Fitness centre
Food & Drink
Restaurant ( la
carte)
Bar
Restaurant
Reception services
Concierge service
ATM/cash machine
on site
Luggage storage
Ticket service
Tour desk
Currency exchange
Express checkin/check-out
24-hour front desk

Free! WiFi is
available in the hotel
rooms and is free of
charge.

Parking
Private parking is
possible on site
(reservation is not
needed) and costs USD 85
per day.

General
Mini-market on site
Vending machine
(snacks)
Vending machine
(drinks)
Air conditioning
Shops (on site)
Heating
Soundproof rooms
Gift shop
Safety deposit box
Lift
Family rooms
Facilities for
disabled guests
Non-smoking
rooms
Newspapers
Room service

Cleaning services
Daily maid service
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Laundry

What's interesting nearby


Closest landmarks
49th Street Station0.1 km
50th Street Seventh Avenue
Line0.1 km
Gershwin Theater0.2 km
50th Street Station0.2 km
Roseland Ballroom0.3 km
Most popular landmarks
Times Square0.4 km
Rockefeller Center0.7 km
Grand Central Station1.3 km
Central Park1.3 km
Ground Zero6.1 km

Standard Room
Bed: 1 double bed
30 m , Air Conditioned, Private bathroom, Soundproofing
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries CD Player Toilet Video Games
Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted
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Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Soundproofing Wake-up service


Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

Double Room with Two Double Beds with City View


This room is located on floor 41 and higher and features city views, a flat-screen TV,
free Wi-Fi, and a desk. 'Breakfast included' rates provide breakfast for 2 guests only.
Beds: 2 double beds
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom
TV Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Desk Free toiletries Toilet Bathroom
Heating Bath or Shower Carpeted Wake-up service Towels/Sheets (extra
fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

King Room with City View


This room is located on floor 41 and higher and features city views, a flat-screen TV,
free Wi-Fi, and a desk.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Video Games Bathroom
Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted View Wake-up service
Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

Traditional King Room


This room features a flat-screen TV and a desk.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
30 m ,Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Soundproofing, Landmark view
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries CD Player Toilet Video Games
Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted
Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Soundproofing Wake-up service
Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Landmark view Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet
paper

Traditional Double Room with Two Double Beds


This room has a flat-screen TV. 'Breakfast included' rates provide breakfast for 2
guests only. Breakfast is available (surcharge) for extra guests. This room type
cannot accommodate a rollaway bed.
Beds: 2 double beds
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Soundproofing
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries CD Player Toilet Video Games
Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted
Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Soundproofing View Wake-up
service Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

Deluxe Room
This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a work desk.
Bed: 1 double bed
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Video Games Bathroom
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Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted View Wake-up service


Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

Times Square View King Room


This room features Times Square views, a flat-screen TV, and a desk.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Video Games Bathroom
Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted View Wake-up service
Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet paper

Times Square View Room with Two Double Beds


This room features Times Square views, a flat-screen TV, and a desk. 'Breakfast
included' rates provide breakfast for 2 guests only. Breakfast is available (surcharge)
for extra guests.
Beds: 2 double beds
30 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Landmark view
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Video Games Bathroom
Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted View Wake-up service
Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Landmark view Upper floors accessible by lift Toilet
paper

Junior Suite King - Non-Smoking


This suite features lounge access, a flat-screen TV, and a desk.
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Soundproofing
Safety Deposit Box TV Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Radio
Desk Ironing Facilities Free toiletries CD Player Toilet Video Games
Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower Carpeted
Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Soundproofing Wake-up service
Executive Lounge Access Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Upper floors accessible by
lift Toilet paper

2. EXCELLENT INTERCONTINENTAL NEW YORK


TIMES
SQUARE

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Location: 300 West 44th Street, Hell's Kitchen, New


York, NY 10036, USA

Towering 36 stories above the city, Intercontinental


Times Square provides guests with front row seats to
New Yorks impressive skyline and Hudson River. It is
situated in the Broadway Theater District.
Intercontinental New York Times Square offers
spacious rooms with well-lit work desk and sofa bed.
Each unit is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV,
coffeemaker and minibar. The modern bathroom
includes a hairdryer.
The hotels Marketplace offers meals on-the-go,
including pastries, snacks and coffee. Ca Va
Brasserie reflects New York Citys dynamic and
international culinary scene, serving seasonal French
inspired cuisine. The restaurant offers guests a
variety of unique options, from the relaxing ambiance of Ca Va's Fireside
lounge offering specialty cocktails, to the more formal and intimate main
dining room where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This Intercontinental offers a 24-hour gym for those wanting to maintain their
work out routine. Located on the third floor with views over 44th street, it
features Stairmasters, lifecycles and treadmills. Free weights are also
available.This New York Intercontinental is one block from Times Square and
less than one kilometer from Central Park. Port Authority Metro Station is just
3 minutes walk away. Hell's Kitchen is a great choice for travellers interested
in sightseeing, shoppingand entertainment. This is our guests' favourite part
of New York, according to independent reviews.
We speak your language!
InterContinental New York Times Square has been on Booking.com since 29
Dec 2010, and has welcomed more than 10,000 guests in that time.
Hotel Rooms: 607, Hotel Chain: InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
6 reasons to choose InterContinental New York Times Square

Low rates

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The staff speak English

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One of our top picks in New York

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Facilities of InterContinental New York Times Square


Internet

Cleaning services
Ironing service

WiFi is available in
all areas and costs USD
14.95 per 24 hours.

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying

Dry cleaning

Business centre

Laundry
Parking
Private parking is
possible at a location
nearby (reservation is not
needed) and costs USD
65 per day.

Meeting/banquet
facilities

General
Paid WiFi

Entertainment and
family services
Babysitting/child
services

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
throughout

Languages spoken
Russian

Allergy-free room
Dutch

Reception services
Concierge service

Heating
Italian
Safety deposit box

ATM/cash machine
on site
Luggage storage
Currency exchange

French
Lift
Spanish
Facilities for
disabled guests

24-hour front desk

English

Non-smoking rooms

German

Newspapers

Arabic

Room service

What's interesting nearby


Closest landmarks

The Majestic Theatre

0.1 km

Restaurant Row

42nd Street Port Authority Bus Terminal

Madame Tussauds New York

New York Times Building

0.2 km
0.2 km
0.3 km
0.3 km
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Most popular landmarks

Times Square
Rockefeller Center
Grand Central Station
Central Park
Ground Zero

0.3 km
1 km
1.4 km
1.7 km
5.8 km

Suite with City View


This suite features a king bed and views.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
33 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Deluxe Family Studio


This spacious studio features large windows offering panoramic views of New York
City. There are two 42-inch flat-screen TVs and a separate seating area with a sofa
bed.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Family Room, 51 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Room Selected at Check-In


Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based
on availability.
Beds: 1 large double bed or 2 double beds
33 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV Wakeup service Alarm clock iPod dock

Superior King Room


Superior rooms are on floors 3-7.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
33 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee Maker Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels
Telephone Air Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing
Facilities Free toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or
Shower Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen
TV Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

King Room with City View


Located on a top floor, this room features views of the New York City skyline or the
Hudson River. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a spacious walk-in
shower are included
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
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33 m, Air Conditioning, Private bathroom, Flat-screen TV


Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Double Room with Two Double Beds and City View


Located on a top floor, this room features views of the New York City skyline or the
Hudson River. A 42-inch flat-screen TV and private bathroom with a spacious walk-in
shower are included.
Beds: 2 double beds
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Superior King Room - Disability Access


Superior rooms are on floors 3-7.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV Wakeup service Alarm clock iPod dock

Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds - Disability Access


Superior rooms are on floors 3-7.
Beds: 2 double beds
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV Wakeup service Alarm clock iPod dock

Deluxe King Room


Featuring large windows with views of New York City, this room has a 42-inch flatscreen TV and a private bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds


Featuring large windows with views of New York City, this room has a 42-inch flatscreen TV and a private bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower.
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Beds: 2 double beds


33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Deluxe Corner King Room


This spacious room features 2 large windows with beautiful views of New York City.
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

Superior Room
Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based
on availability.
Beds: 1 extra-large double bed or 2 large double beds
33 m Air Conditioning Private bathroom Flat-screen TV
Minibar Safety Deposit Box Pay-per-view Channels Telephone Air
Conditioning Hairdryer Iron Bathrobe Radio Desk Ironing Facilities Free
toiletries Toilet Bathroom Heating Cable Channels Bath or Shower
Carpeted Interconnected room(s) available Laptop safe Flat-screen TV View
Wake-up service Alarm clock iPod dock

3. THE MILESTONE HOTEL

#2 of 1,078 Hotels in London and Green Leaders Silver level


Official Description (provided by the hotel)
Elegant Hotel housed within a meticulously restored Grand Victorian Mansion
dating back to 1883.
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Address:
1 Kensington Court | Kensington, London W8 5DL, England
Location:
United Kingdom >England >London> South Kensington,
Kensington and Hyde Park
Price Range:
16,062 - 35,039 (Based on Average Rates for a
Standard Room)
Hotel Class:
5 star The Milestone Hotel 5*
Number of rooms:
62
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Hotel Style:
#1 Spa Hotel in London
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London
#3 Business Hotel in
London
#4 Romantic Hotel in
London
#12 Family Hotel in
London
#14 Green Hotel in London
The exquisite five-star Grade II
Listed
Milestone
Hotel
is
located within the esteemed
Royal Borough of Kensington
and
Chelsea,
overlooking
Kensington
Palace
and
Gardens, minutes from the
Royal Albert Hall and with easy
access to the West End.
As part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, this mansion hotel offers
unrivalled service and beautifully appointed guest rooms, suites and longstay apartments, each individually designed with unique character and
charm.
Each guest room at The Milestone is a work of art a grand statement
of colour and style adorned with fine fabrics, fresh flowers, antique
furnishings, and rare artworks. No two rooms or suites are alike, yet each of
our 44 deluxe guest rooms, 12 luxury suites and six long-stay apartments
casts its own spell, some with wonderful views overlooking Kensington Palace
and Gardens.
Each room is an outstanding example of romantic elegance, comfort,
and luxury, and yet each combines the latest 21st-century technology that
one would expect from a mansion property of its calibre - with
complimentary high-speed wireless internet and interactive TV with movies
on demand. You'll find plenty of thoughtful touches such as home-made
cookies, chilled mineral water, hand-picked seasonal fruits and
complimentary newspapers to name a few.
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Setting the Standard


Grade II Listed mansion hotel
44 deluxe guest rooms and 12
luxury suites
Six long-stay apartments
Located
directly
opposite
Kensington Palace and Gardens
Fine British dining in Cheneston's
Restaurant
Award winning Afternoon Tea in
the Park Lounge
Unwind in the sauna and heated
resistance pool
24 hour butler service
Complimentary WiFi throughout

Awards & Accolades


VOTED BEST HOTEL IN LONDON
By Best Loved Hotels Awards 2016
VOTED NO. 2 BEST CITY HOTEL IN
EUROPE AND BEST HOTELS IN LONDON
By Travel + Leisure 'World's Best'
Awards 2016
VOTED NO. 8 IN THE TOP HOTELS IN
LONDON
By Cond Nast Traveler Readers Choice
Awards 2016
VOTED IN THE TOP 25 HOTELS IN SIX
CATEGORIES
By TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards
2016
AWARDED FOUR STARS
By Forbes Travel Guide 2016

Amenities
Highlights
Free High Speed Internet
(WiFi )
Restaurant
Fitness Center with Gym /
Workout Room
Pool
Room Service
Bar/Lounge
Spa
About the property
Wheelchair Access
Non-Smoking Hotel
Pets Allowed(Dog / Pet
Friendly )
Food & drink at the hotel
No photo provided
Park Lounge

Things to do
Restaurant
Fitness Center with Gym /
Workout Room
Pool
Bar/Lounge
Spa
Hot Tub
Room types
Suites
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Rooms
Smoking rooms available
Accessible rooms
In your room
Air Conditioning
Minibar

Internet
Free Internet Free High
Speed Internet ( WiFi )
Paid Wifi
Services
Room Service
Airport Transportation
Dry Cleaning
Meeting Rooms
Business
Center
with
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Concierge
Banquet Room
Multilingual Staff
Conference Facilities
Babysitting

Rooms and Suites


Princess Suite
With an idyllic private balcony overlooking the quiet back streets,
this enchanting Junior Suite radiates charm and comfort.

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Enter the lounge, perfect


for
relaxing
or
entertaining, infused with
luxuriant colours of red,
gold and cream. Sink into
a sumptuous velour sofa
and Heavy gold silk curtains screen double doors leading outside.
The
design
fl ows
beautifully
into
the
separate
bedroom,
accommodating a comfortable bed with a plush red velvet headboard
and draped in lavish rich red and gold fabrics. A corridor takes you to
a quiet study area and a neutral-toned modern bathroom leads off to
the side.
Room
-Separate lounge
-Striking four-poster
bed
-Bottled mineral water
-Daily newspaper
-Magazines and books
-Large choice of
Penhaligon's toiletries
-Fresh fl owers in all
rooms
-Fresh fruit provided
daily
-Heating and air
conditioning
-Mini bar
-Plush bathrobe and
slippers
-Soaps from world
famous perfumeries
-Hot water bottle on
request

Service
-Welcome beverage on
arrival
-24 hour butler and
room service
-Twice daily maid
service
-Complimentary
canaps delivered each
evening
-Private Bentley car
service available
-Female friendly
services include 24
hour security,
allocating rooms near
guest lifts and locking
of the hotel doors at
night
-Complimentary rental
of mobile phones
-Express check out

Technology
-Wireless broadband
internet access, US/UK
modem lines
-iPod docking station
-Personalised business
cards
-Personal
fax/copier/printer with
private direct number
-Video conferencing
-Speaker telephones
with international
direct dial plus
voicemail in own
language
In room electronic safe
-VCR, DVD and CD
players with in-house
music/movie libraries

Viscount Suite

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The

Viscount
Suite
is
as
dignifi ed
as
its
name
suggests.
Stately
yet
comfortably
contemporary, this
spacious and light
Junior Suite enjoys
views from three large sets of windows overlooking Kensington
Gardens. King Henry VI appointed the fi rst Viscount (a title of
nobility) in 1440, although today there are less than 300 Viscounts in
the UK. A mixed colour palette of cream, brown and gold tones
blends seamlessly with soft furnishings and artwork containing
dashes of red, green, blue, yellow and subtle patterns creating a
warm ambience that exudes elegance and romance.
An ornate, carved and painted four poster king size bed with
draping curtains and a neutral fur throw is perfectly positioned to
admire the views, with a luxurious velour chaise longue at the foot of
the bed. Artwork depicting At The Concert by Pierre Auguste Renoir
1880 hangs gracefully on the wall, refl ecting nobility of past ages
and sketches and drawings provide historical interest in costume and
dress.

Room
-Three large set of
windows overlooking
Kensington Gardens
-Ornate four-poster king
bed
-Bottled mineral water
-Daily newspaper
-Magazines and books
-Large choice of
Penhaligon's toiletries
-Fresh flowers in all rooms
-Fresh fruit provided daily
-Heating and air
conditioning
-Mini bar
-Plush bathrobe and
slippers
-Soaps from world famous
perfumeries
-Hot water bottle on
request

Service
-Welcome beverage on
arrival
-24 hour butler and
room service
-Twice daily maid
service
-Complimentary
canaps delivered each
evening
-Private Bentley car
service available
-Female friendly
services include 24
hour security,
allocating rooms near
guest lifts and locking
of the hotel doors at
night
-Complimentary rental
of mobile phones
-Express check out

Technology
-Wireless broadband
internet access, US/UK
modem lines
-iPod docking station
-Personalised business
cards
-Personal
fax/copier/printer with
private direct number
Video conferencing
-Speaker telephones
with international
direct dial plus
voicemail in own
language
-In room electronic safe
-VCR, DVD and CD
players with in-house
music/movie libraries

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NEW TRENDS IN HOTEL DESIGN

Hotel trends for 2016


1. Hotel restaurants get interesting
Michelin stars and hotels have long
been
an
opposite
pairing
(Paris and London hold
constellations), but in 2016, many
hotels are saying goodbye to
cloches and cheese carts and
turning the idea of a resident hotel
restaurant on its head.
Following Rene Redzepis successful Noma residency at the Mandarin
Oriental Tokyo last year, chefs of similar acclaim are setting up temporarily at
hotels. Grant Achatz, three Michelin-starred chef at Chicagos Alinea, will
take over at the new Faena Hotel Miami Beach, while Albert Adri, of the
inimitable elBulli in Spain, will host a 50-day dining concept at Londons Caf
Royal.
Over in Dubai, the new Palazzo Versace opens restaurant Enigma in
January, where the chefs will change four times a year. Likewise, east London
hotspot the Town Hall Hotel is planning to host a rotating list of global
mixologists at their award-winning cocktail bar Peg + Patriot, alongside their
existing bed and beverage offering, whereby rooms are stocked with
homemade cocktails straight from the bar.

2. Hotels go smart
2015 was the year that saw Japan
successfully
pull
off a
hotel
manned solely by robots. Hotels
will continue in a techie vein this
year, focusing on a smoother
experience for guests.
Arrive hotel, opening in Palm
Springs, is the creation of Facebook millionaire Erza Callahan. Its a hotel for
the social media age, with easy check-in at the hotel bar, multi-functional
staff (all will be able to do check-ins, park your car or deliver room service),
and in-room Netflix and Apple TV. Rooms wont, however, include landline
telephones instead all services will be available by text message. Similarly,
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in Baja California, guests of new hotel Mar Adentro will have personalised
tablets in rooms which control everything from the air-con, to ordering room
service, to declaring any dietary requirements. Wi-Fi will also be as strong on
the beach as it is in the hotel.
Hopefully stronger Wi-Fi will trickle down into the mainstream: Best
Western, the first hotel brand to introduce free Wi-Fi, is leading the industry
once again with its new Li-Fi technology. Showcased last year, it would mean
that 5g technology could be transmitted through lights, meaning an
unprecedented connection speed in rooms and no more having to visit the
hotel lobby to get a decent connection.
Check-in and out will also be a big focus. Late check-outs for no extra
charge are becoming more popular (Only You in Madrid already live by this
rule, alongside an all-day breakfast), and hotels will start experimenting with
the 24-hour blocks (already adopted by The Patina hotel group). This would
mean that if you check in at 4pm, for example, you will not be asked to
check out before 4pm the following day.

3. The year of the Palaces


Luddites will be glad to hear that its not all
about technological advancements in 2016.
It's also going to be about appreciating
historic hotels, too. Most notably is The Ritz
Paris reopening in March. After it was
declared unsuitable for Palace distinction
a plus-five-star status enjoyed by hotels
such as Le Bristol and Le Royal Monceau it began a three-year, 200 million
refurbishment. It includes a full update on rooms and suites (especially
bathrooms), subtle technological improvements, a new chef, Nicolas Sale,
and the arrival of the world's first Chanel spa. Loyal fans of the hotel will be
relieved to know that the hotel's Bar Hemingway remains largely untouched.
The citys Htel de Crillon underwent a similar demotion and will also
reopen this year, after an intensive restoration, under the management of
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Although it does not apply Palace status to its
hotels, New York sees a similarly noteworthy grand opening this year in The
Beekman, one of the first high rises in the city, while The Ritz London will be
celebrating its 110th anniversary.

4. More beds for millenials


As hotels continue to fight against the popularity of Airbnb, they are
expanding their appeal to millennial travellers (18-35 year-olds). And were
not just referring to emoji room service. Big-brand hotel groups are tapping
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into the youth market by launching diffusion


brands which come at a cheaper price point, and
often have a strong focus on lifestyle, locality and
insider knowledge, compared to their bigger
siblings. Theyre more likely to be located in
Brooklyn over Manhattan, for example, or in upand-coming destinations.
Hiltons younger brand Canopy opens its first outpost in Reykjavik this
year; Hyatt Centric will open in Uruguay; while Viceroys hotel Proper,
envisioned as a grand hotel for the modern age, will open in San Francisco.
On top of that Generator, the posh hostel group, have announced new
openings in Rome, Amsterdam and Stockholm.

5. Hotel group shake-ups


At the end of last year it was announced that
Marriott and Starwood are merging to create what
will be the worlds largest hotel company. The
union of the two industry mainstays means that
the gamut of hotel brands will range from the
EDITION and Autograph Collection to the W and
St Regis. The newly created group will have more
than 1.1 million hotel rooms worldwide.
Following that, Accor Hotels, who own affordable brands such as M
Gallery, Mama Shelter and Novotel, will join forces with a hotel group at the
other end of the spectrum, luxury group FRHI Holding (owners of Fairmont,
Raffles and Swisshotel). Elsewhere Morgans Hotel Group have just
announced they are putting the Hudson New York and Miamis Delano up for
sale.

6. Wellness reaches new heights


Yoga retreats and lavish hotel spas are nothing
new, but hotels are getting serious about their
health offerings this year. Equinox, the
premium gym group, is reported to be
launching a hotel brand for health-conscious
travellers with its first property slated for
Manhattan, followed by Los Angeles. A standard gym offering this will not be,
considering that their campaign is shot by fashion photographer Rankin, and
that many of their outposts are in architecturally impressive buildings.
Expect cream of the fitness crop, with interiors designed by Yabu Pushelberg,
a 60,000 square-foot gym and indoor/outdoor pools.
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Well-established hotels are also offering new, and more serious, spa
experiences focusing on the mind over the body. Mandarin Oriental have
launched a yearly Silent Night whereby all of their spas, worldwide, will
transform into peaceful retreats, responding to the growing trend of
mindfulness. In London, the subterranean Akasha spa at Caf Royal has
added to its comprehensive treatment list by employing an intuitive
counsellor, reiki master and a cognitive and emotional coach.

7. Everybody loves a concept


In a world of countless choice,
hotels are making themselves stand out.
A tight theme helps. The newly
opened Book and Bed in Tokyo joined
the citys coolest independent book
publisher,
Shibuya
Publishing
&
Booksellers, to curate its 1,700-strong
library, which you can read in your
bookshelf bed.
A Barcelona hotel has gone one step further with its niche Margot
House, inspired by fashion icon Margot Tenenbaum of Wes Andersons
film The Royal Tenenbaums, while an underwater hotel in Key West, Florida,
has also been approved for next year.

8. Eco gets serious


Long gone are the days when reusing
towels and automatic lights rendered a hotel
eco-friendly. The standards are, sensibly, a lot
higher now, as hotels continue to commit to
sustainable practices. 16 New York hotels
have just signed a commitment to lower their
greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent in
the next decade.
One of the aforementioned 16, 1 Hotel Central Park, has already
started to educate guests in sustainability all showers have a five-minute
hourglass in order to remind guests of wasted water consumption. Closer to
home in Cornwall, the Eden Project will welcome a fully sustainable hotel this
year, in nearby St Austell.

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9. Exclusivity is the new luxury


Two Parisian nightclubs with cultural
cachet reopened as hip hotels in 2015. Once
largely inaccessible to the regular common
folk, they are now readily bookable Les
Bains, a former hangout of 80s and 90s
hipsters and rockstars, is now a boutique
property, while former 1950s jazz-turnednightclub Le Montana (popular with the likes of Grace Jones and Jerry Hall)
reopened as a six-suite hotel designed by fashion polymath Vincent Garr.
In London, exclusivity still reigns, with members clubs acting as the
crme de la crme of city accommodation. Last year saw the Arts
Cluband The Hospital Club open hotel rooms,. The Green Room, in Wood
Green, also slated for next year, will be even more selective: it's a hotel
specifically for actors and artists.

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