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[simbolella]

here's the carlton-savannah that will be built on the site of the old pelican inn in port-of-spain:

[Skylimitone]

That's an Ugly building, wow. I don't like it.

[simbolella]

haha...that's pretty honest
can't say i disagree too much with you though

[trin]

hahaha

That is one weird looking awkward box of a building. At least it's far away from the downtown skyline. Who knows maybe it may grow on me........

Did construction start yet or is this just proposed?

[trin]

Originally Posted by simbolella

here's the carlton-savannah that will be built on the site of the old pelican inn in port-of-spain:

Posted earlier by simbolella

[simbolella]

Originally Posted by trin

hahaha

That is one weird looking awkward box of a building. At least it's far away from the downtown skyline. Who knows maybe it may grow on me........

Did construction start yet or is this just proposed?

it's 60% sold out already...so i think it's past the proposal stage of development

but don't know about the construction phase

here's the website for it if you're interested: http://www.carltonsavannah.com/index.htm

[Skylimitone]

I really like the concept but I don't like the design, all, looks like it was supposed to take inspiration from the old colonial homes, which look better

[Bori427]

I kinda like the carlton-savannah,it looks nice!

[tdad&tgo]

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[trin]

The carlton savannah has topped out officially and is set to open in mid 2008.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index...s?id=161276696



seems to me that they've increased the floor count for this building (compare the diagram and the actual bldg)

[DanteXavier]

Originally Posted by trin

The carlton savannah has topped out officially and is set to open in mid 2008.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index...s?id=161276696



seems to me that they've increased the floor count for this building (compare the diagram and the actual bldg)

Great news! The taller, the better(at least aesthetically).

[trin]

Carlton Savanna

[CALYPSOTnT]

Here is some more info on the Calton Savannah.


http://www.guardian.co.tt/business2.html

[chrisknight2]

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This is the new Ritz Carlton Savannah Hotel located right opposite the Prime Minister's new "palace".



Ideally located for central commercial and government office districts and with superb views over open parkland, the Carlton-Savannah is designed and built to international standards of 5-star luxury. The property is a state of the art development, incorporating international architecture and design with innovative and flexible hotel space. Relaxing leisure facilities, fashionable bars and classical restaurants, high tech meeting rooms, and high standards of personal service, combine to make the Carlton-Savannah the premium business and leisure hotel in Trinidad.

The Carlton-Savannah will define new heights in personalised service for a demanding multinational clientele whilst its restaurant and bars will become the meeting place for Port of Spain, a place to do business and a place to meet friends.

The hotel is 18 kilometres from Piarco international airport, and 5 minutes from the commercial district in the capital city, Port of Spain. Port Of Spain is the hub of Trinidad's booming economy, and the main port of arrival for many immigrants from other Caribbean islands. It's also the centre of Trinidad's rich cultural life. The city is bordered by the Gulf of Paria on one side and the Northern Range on the other, providing its 51,000 inhabitants with both mountain and sea views. If you look closely at the city’s architectural styles you'll spot many fine 19th Century buildings along with quaint "gingerbread" houses, so named because of their intricate fretted woodwork.







TRINIDAD. HEADING IN THE DIRECTION OF BECOMING THE SINGAPORE OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

The oil and gas based economy of Trinidad and Tobago is healthy and booming. The rich resource base continues to fuel economic growth and prosperity, reflected in the continued development of residential and leisure facilities. Long-term growth looks promising, as Trinidad and Tobago further develops its hydrocarbon, petrochemical and metals sectors with significant increases in exports, and continues its diversification efforts in services, manufacturing and agriculture.

Clear macroeconomic policy and a stable government support the tight monetary policy which maintains a close relationship between the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar and the US Dollar, maintaining an exchange rate close to TT$6.3 to US$1.

Carlton-Savannah is located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad in the Port of Spain, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Trinidad, just seven miles off the coast of Venezuela, is as South American as it is Caribbean. It blends the astounding variety of wildlife and jungle plants of the continent with the easygoing friendliness and laid-back beaches of the islands.

This charming island still maintains an aura of an undiscovered tropical island overflowing with an incredible array of exotic flora and fauna. If you are looking for a relaxing haven, sandy beaches and wonderful friendly, forever smiling people, then this is the place for you. Choose to snorkel in the crystal clear waters and play with the turtles, scuba dive and take a closer look at the schools of colourful fish found in the deep sea canyons, take a hike through the rainforests rich in bird life or simply lay on one of the superb beaches taking in nothing but the sound of the gently lapping waves.

Thanks in large part to its fine natural harbour, Port of Spain became Trinidad's capital in 1757. The downtown area is the oldest section of the city, and is the shopping and finance centre of the capital. Within the compact grid of streets surrounding broad Brian Lara Promenade/Independence Square and bustling Frederick Street, internationally known shops jostle for space with old Spanish warehouses, offices, shops and the paraphernalia of the docks.

Tumbling down the hills to the east of the city are the less developed suburbs of Laventille and Belmont. West of the city centre lies Woodbrook, an elegant middle-class suburb settled in the early twentieth century. Established by Indian immigrants in the 19th Century, the St James district further west still has streets named after the settlers home towns. North of the city at the base of the Northern Range are the districts of St Ann's and Maraval, which have fast become the centre of the city's expanding hotel trade. In addition, settlers from China, Portugal, Venezuela and Syria all came to Trinidad to try their luck. Descendants of these groups, and those of the French, Spanish, British, African and Indian communities, ensure that Port of Spain retains its cosmopolitan mix of peoples and cultures.

[tdad&tgo]

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[gugi182]

Lovely hotel lovely applause for Trini

[Jaykar]

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