Hotels & Resorts outside Capital Cities

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Asia's Skyscraper Hotels

1.) Burj Al Arab
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1,053 feet


http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/wor..._slide_12.html


The elegantly curved building is meant to look like a billowing sail. Fitting, since it is located on its own (man-made) island. Visitors can arrive in style--either by helicopter or in the back of a Rolls-Royce limousine. A brigade of butlers services the 202 duplex suites, in which guests can choose from 13 different pillows and quilts. The skyscraper is also home to six restaurants and bars, including a skyview bar and Al Muntaha restaurant, which means "the highest," and offers views of the Arabian Gulf.

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2.) Armani Hotel Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1,053 feet


http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/wor..._slide_11.html


Fresh from its grand opening in January, the sleek Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest building in the world. While the hotel itself occupies levels five through eight as well as 38 and 39, the structure itself skyrockets up to 160 floors. Along with other tourists, hotel guests can also check out the At.mosphere restaurant and observation deck on the 122nd and 124th floors, respectively. Because it is fashion icon Georgio Armani's first hotel, the designer himself oversaw many aspects of the luxurious design.

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3.) Rose Rayhaan
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1,093 feet


http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/18/wor..._slide_13.html

This twisty 72-story building offers panoramic views of coastal, dusty Dubai--and its other distinctive skyscrapers, like the sail-shaped Burj Khalifa--and is the flagship property of an alcohol-free company. That means the hotel caters to families and business travelers who don't mind being teetotalers. Named after a mention in the Koran, it boasts 482 modern rooms and suites; each room is equipped with its own kitchenette. Though it just opened in December of 2009, the owners are plotting a renovation that would boost it to five-star status

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4.) Park Hyatt Shanghai
Shanghai, China
1,358 feet


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Park Hyatt Shanghai, which currently holds the world's-highest-hotel honors, occupies the 79th to 93rd floors of Shanghai's tallest building, the towering, bottle-opener-shaped World Financial Center. Luxuriously equipped with a tai chi courtyard and a spa, the hotel is located east of the city's Huangpu River, in the rapidly developing district of Pudong. It sports views of the European-style buildings across the river as well as the city's other neon-lit skyscrapers. Enjoy the scene out the window at the bar, which offers free sparkling wine for ladies every Wednesday.

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5.) Grand Lisboa Macau
Macau, China
748 feet


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Located in the world's biggest gambling destination, this hotel boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants under the one roof. Known for its distinctive shape, which resembles a blossoming flower, the hotel showcases a 218-carat diamond in the lobby. It's called "The Star of Stanley Ho," after the casino mogul who is also the hotel's owner. When not playing table games or trying their luck at the slot machines, guests can stay in one of over 400 rooms; each of is lavishly equipped with a rainforest shower, Turkish steam bath and Jacuzzi. Colorfully lit up at night, the hotel has views of nearby casinos and the surrounding South China Sea.

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6.) Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Nagoya, Japan
689 feet


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The port city of Nagoya is located in central Japan, partway between Tokyo and Osaka. The hotel itself, occupying one of the city's twin towers, has 774 Japanese- or Western-style rooms on offer, as well as a ballroom for large functions. Conveniently located above a subway station, the hotel offers stunning views from its rooms and a bar called the Sky Lounge Zenith. The panorama from some vantage points includes a picturesque restored Japanese castle. One quirk: The hotel doesn't admit guests with a visible tattoo into its pool or sauna area.

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wow! The design of Rose Rayhaan is pretty awesome!

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Sepang Gold Coast, Malaysia's only Palm-shaped resort

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Nice one.

Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu opens today.

Originally Posted by rustyboi

Radisson Blu Hotel
Cebu City
Official website: http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-cebu

Originally Posted by Linguine

good news....

SM, Carlson to open Radisson Cebu hotel

EXPECTING a boom in the tourism business, the hotel arm of the Sy retail, banking and property conglomerate, will open its upscale hotel in Cebu on Sept. 27.

The 400-room hotel will be the Carlson group’s first Radisson Blu hotel in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Although the hotel’s completion was put on hold during the nineties due to the prevailing business climate then, we never lost our vision of one day opening its doors to welcome guests from all over the world,” Elizabeth T. Sy, president of SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., said in a statement on Thursday.

Ms. Sy said the local tourism industry faces bright prospects amid the resurgence of the economy.

“The opening of the first Radisson Blu hotel in Asia-Pacific is a major milestone. More hotels that are under development and in operation in the region will also become Radisson Blu hotels, as we deploy the brand globally,” Jean-Marc Busato, managing director for Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific said in a separate statement.

Carlson Hotels has 1,060 hotels in 77 countries.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu will have 10 function rooms, two ballrooms, a spa and fitness center, a lobby lounge, an all-day dining restaurant, and a swimming pool.

It is located at Cebu City’s North Reclamation Area, near the international port, and SM City Cebu.

Last year, Cebu attracted more than 1.6 million foreign and domestic travelers. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18256

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Hotel St. Ellis
Legazpi, Albay, Southern Luzon, Philippines

Originally Posted by [dx]

Hotel St. Ellis (http://hotelstellis.com.ph)
Legazpi, Albay

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Source: http://hotelstellis.com.ph/

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Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel, Kota Sri Mutiara, Jalan Sultan Yahya, Kelantan
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...a-bharu-hotel/





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Avillion Legacy Melaka, Malaysia
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Boracay Philippines

Originally Posted by darknyt1

by Christian Toledo
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Travelers Pod Limketkai Gateway Tower
Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, Philippines

Originally Posted by michael_ray

Travelers Pod Limketkai Gateway Tower Now Open

Travelers Pod at the Limketkai Gateway Tower is now open to serve clients and guests in the city of Golden Friendship. The classy, well-serviced Travelers Pod is the first pay-for-use concept here in the city of Cagayan de Oro, located at the Ground Floor Level of Gateway Tower (infront of MUST), Limketkai Center. Travelers Pod offers convenience and comfort to all Cagayan de Oro travelers who are seeking high-end short-stay accommodations at an affordable rates. Travelers Pod is suitable for short and extended stays where you’ll only be billed at an hourly rate. If you’re on a hurry and you’re only staying for a couple of hours, better try out the services of the Travelers Pod and experience rest and relaxation at its finest.


The 24-hour Travelers Pod offers the following amenities and services:

•Health Snack Bar and Coffee Shop
•Peaceful Resting Pods at hourly and overnight rates
•Leave-in Baggage Service
•Wi-Fi Internet Access
•Internet PC terminal
•Daily Newspapers and Magazines
•Battery Charging
•Hot and Cold Shower Facilities
•Towel and toiletries
•Wake-up calls
•Beddings
•Dry Massage Service
•Manicure and Pedicure Service


Travelers Pod Room Rates:

•Single Pod (Curtain Division)- P350
•Twin Pod (Private Room) – P1,000
•Executive Pod (Private Room)- P2,000
Contact info: (088) 851-8988 / 0917-717-6910 or email: travelerspod@gmail.com

Article by: www.explorecdo.com









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Asia's Best Family Hotels and Cruises
http://www.travelandleisure.com/arti...-and-cruises/8
October 2010

1. Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore, India
Score: 98.18
Daily rides on two resident elephants are one highlight at this luxurious tented compound bordering a tiger reserve. Doubles from $875.

2. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Bali, Indonesia
Score: 95.39
Thatched-roof villas with open-air living rooms and plunge pools; for kids, a new infinity pool and lessons in Balinese dance. Doubles from $780.

3. Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
Score: 95.00
Puppet shows based on Rajasthani folktales keep kids busy while parents pamper themselves with ayurvedic treatments at the spa. Doubles from $655.

4. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India
Score: 93.85
Marble-floored, mosaic-filled former maharajah’s residence surrounded by polo fields and fountain-dotted formal gardens. Doubles from $627, including breakfast.

5. Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India
Score: 93.18
Views of the Taj Mahal from every room and lots of activities guaranteed to keep the little ones busy (including classes in kite-flying and folk dance). Doubles from $655.

6. Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore
Score: 92.31
Opulence on 15 acres in the Orchard Road shopping and business district, a quick drive from the new Universal Studios Singapore. Doubles from $330.

7. Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India
Score: 92.00
Nouveau Indian palace on 30 acres in the regal Rajasthani city, with boat cruises on Lake Pichola. Doubles from $655.

8. Discovery Shores, Boracay, Philippines
Score: 90.59
On a tiny island known for powder-white-sand beaches; kids learn the Filipino versions of hopscotch and tag and climb up a bamboo pole in a popular local game known as palosebo. Doubles from $400.

9. Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi, Vietnam
Score: 89.41
Old Quarter hot spot that just emerged last year from a four-year renovation; the entire family can join in cooking classes, which start at the local market and end in the hotel kitchen. Doubles from $265.

10. Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Score: 89.23
Sandstone-hued splendor on Lake Pichola with a supervised kids’ buffet and play zone during Sunday brunch. Doubles from $715.

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Top Resorts in Asia 2010
http://www.travelandleisure.com/worl...esorts-asia/59

Rank '09 Name Score
1 1 Oberoi Vanyavilas, Rajasthan, India 97.26
2 5 Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India 95.94
3 10 Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India 94.78
4 3 Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India 94.71
5 4 Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai, Thailand 93.95
6 - Hôtel de la Paix, Siem Reap, Cambodia 93.75
7 14 Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India 93.60
8 11 Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India 93.46
9 15 Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai, Thailand 93.26
10 - Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, India 90.96
11 - Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay 90.80
12 8 Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa, Chiang Rai, Thailand 90.67
13 - Amanpuri, Phuket, Thailand 90.60
14 - Discovery Shores, Boracay, Phillippines 90.35
15 - J.W. Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand 89.03

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RH Hotel, Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
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In Cagayan de Oro City, a bustling business hub in Northern Mindanao, Philippines

Originally Posted by michael_ray

MARCO Malasag Resort, Alwana Business Park, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City

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One of the newer resorts in Boracay, the most popular beach destination in our country...

Originally Posted by etienne

ASYA Premier Suites - Boracay
ASYA Premier Suites

http://www.asyapremier-boracay.com/

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