Sunday, November 4, 2007

Phuket Hotel

Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
10 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road - Phuket, Thailand 83110 ($315.00-$1,075.00)
The Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Resort Is Situated On Its Own Small Island In The Middle Of A Lagoon On The West Coast Of Phuket Island, Thailand. The Resort Extends To The Two-mile Long White-sand Beach Of Bang Tao Bay On The North-western Coast Of Phuket, Where The Sensations Of Warm Waters Blend With Cool Breezes From The Andaman Sea. On A 70-Acre Site In An Integrated Resort Complex, The Sheraton Is 20 Minutes South Of Phuket International Airport And Downtown Phuket, And Two Minutes From A Laguna Golf Club. The Three Bronze Heads Of Buddha, Known As Wat Phra Nag Sang, Are Five Miles Away, Heroines Monument Is Five Miles Away, And Mai Khao Bay, Khoa Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park And Ton Sai Waterfalls Are 12 Miles Away.


The Sheraton Grand Laguna Amenities And Activities, For All Members Of The Family, Include A 323-Meter Outdoor Pool; Game Area With Life-size Chess, Table Tennis And American Pool; Cyber Zone; Water Sports On The Lagoon And By The Beach; Shopping Arcade; Business Center And Meeting Facilities; Hair-dressing Salon; Health Spa; Kids Club; Fitness Center; And Floodlit Tennis Courts, To Name But A Few. As For Dining Opportunities, The Phuket Resort Brings Its Guests A World Of Exciting Gastronomic Delights, From Spicy Thai Curries To Tempting Italian Dishes And Freshly Harvested Seafood, Served In Nine Restaurants And Bars Situated Throughout The Resort's Island.


The 335 Guestrooms Are Garden-view, Lagoon Or Luxury Accommodations. In Addition To Standard Amenities, The Luxury Guestrooms Are 45 Square Meters In Size, And Feature Private Balconies, Raised Or Sunken Bathtubs And Spacious Sitting Areas, Affording Scenic Views Of The Lagoon, Pool, Tropical Gardens Or Andaman Sea.

The Sheraton Grand Laguna Phuket Offers A Unique Experience Where Activity And Fun Can Also Bring Peace And Tranquility.


Please Note: The Hotel Will Host A Convention On Its Beach From November 11-20, 2007. Because Limited Beach Access Will Be Available During These Dates, Guests Will Have Access To The Adjacent Hotel's Beach And Lounge Chairs. Guests Will Also Be Able To Charge Food And Beverages To Their Guestrooms While At The Adjacent Hotel.


Centara Villas Phuket
701 Patak Rd - Phuket, Thailand 83100 ($55.00-$67.00)
In The Perfect Paradise Escape Poised High In The Hills Where Traditional Elephant Trekking Is Just One Of The Many Recreational Activities, The Luxurious Centara Villas Phuket Sits Near Gorgeous Karon Beach, 25 Minutes From The Bustling City Of Phuket. Majestic And Panoramic Views Are Signature Features Of The Unique, Island Retreat. From The Resort Overlooking The Majestic Sweep Of Karon Bay, Guests Are Minutes From The Shopping And Nightlife Of Patong. Only 45 Minutes From The Airport, Centara Villas Phuket Boasts A Complete Array Of Facilities And Services, Including The Luxurious Centara Spa And Two Swimming Pools With Falling Water Cascades. Guests Can Dine In A Tropical Coconut Grove At The Cliff, With Its Intimate Outdoor Terrace And Oceanfront Atmosphere. Recreational Activities Abound, Including Golf At An 18-Hole Course, Swimming, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Parasailing And Deep-sea Fishing. The Resort's Staff Can Help Guests Line Up Diving Trips, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Boat Trips To Nearby Islands And Even Traditional Elephant Trekking For The Not-so-faint-of-heart Patrons. And Tourists Shouldn't Forget Khao Pra Taew, A Tropical Rainforest Teeming With Exotic Fauna And Flora.


The Hotel Features 72 Spacious Thai Villas Secluded By Lush Tropical Vegetation And Equipped With Modern Amenities. Each Villa Faces Towards The Sea, And Features A Large Balcony Offering A Mix Of Natural Garden And Sea Views. Centara Villas Phuket Offers A Uniquely Relaxing Haven With Its Warm And Romantic Setting, Convenient To Recreational Activities, Attractions And Entertainment-even A Chance To Ride An Elephant.




Renovation Notice:The Hotel Is Currently Undergoing Renovations To Select Guestrooms. The Estimated Completion Date Is October 31, 2007. This Date Is Subject To Change.



Gala Dinner: The Hotel Hosts A Gala Dinner On December 31, 2007. Guests Are Charged For The Dinner Regardless Of Whether They Attend. Fees For The Dinner Are Collected By The Hotel At Check-in.



Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort
29 Soi Karon Nui - Phuket, Thailand 83000 ($250.00-$326.00)

Situated On A Private Beach And Surrounded By 40 Acres Of Tropical Gardens, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Is Five Kilometers From Patong Town. Local Attractions Include Phuket Zoo And Phuket Shell Museum. Phuket International Airport Is Approximately 52 Kilometers Away. On The Vast Expanse Of Relax Beach And Set Amid Lush, Undulating Thai Hills, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort's Green And White Façade Is Nearly Camouflaged By Its Surrounding Foliage. Inside The Resort's Cathedral-like Lobby, Large Windows Allow Guests To Take In The Local Beauty. In Other Public Spaces, The Design Motif Gives A Nod To Thai Culture, Notably Its Bright Colors.

Outside, On The Shores Of The Beach, The Hotel's Pools Beckon. Guests Can Choose Between The Amorphous Lagoon Pool Or The Adjoining Traditional Pool. Recreation Is A Prevailing Focus At This Resort. From Archery To Windsurfing, The Hotel Leaves Little To The Activity-oriented Imagination. Distinguishing Amenities Include The Indoor Rock-climbing Wall, Driving Range, "Giant Chess," Bocci Ball And Squash Courts. A Children's Activity Center, The Penguin Club, And A Spa Center Are Also Available. The Resort's Dining Venues Are Similarly Plentiful. Guests Can Choose Between 10 Restaurants And Bars Offering Diverse Fare From Sashimi To Wood-fired Pizzas To Local Thai Delicacies.

Guestrooms At Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Are Airy And Bright, Many With Hardwood Floors, And All With Terraces Overlooking Tropical Gardens Or The Ocean.

Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Offers An Array Of Diversions And Amenities On An Idyllic Oceanfront.

Dusit Laguna Resort Hotel
390 Srisoontorn Road - Phuket, Thailand 83110 ($210.00-$550.00)
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estled Amidst Acres Of Tropical Gardens And Caressed By The Azure Waters Of The Andaman Sea, Dusit Laguna Resort Is An Idyllic Retreat Tucked Away On The Stunning Island Of Phuket. Just An Hour's Flight From Bangkok And 20 Minutes From Phuket International Airport, Dusit Laguna Resort Is Part Of Laguna Phuket, Southeast Asia's First Fully Integrated Resort Where You Can Enjoy The Combined Facilities Of No Less Than Five Top Hotels. All Is Presented Amid A Magnificent 400-Hectare, Landscaped Site Facing A 2.5 Kilometers Of White Sandy Beach, With Huge Lagoons And Extensive Tropical Gardens.


Arriving At The Resort, You Enter A Sanctuary Of Tranquility Shaded By Native Casuarina Trees And Coconut Palms. Gentle Sea Breezes Waft Through The Vaulted Ceilings Of The Open-air Lobby. A Low-rise Building In Modern Thai Style, Dusit Laguna Resort Provides Accommodation In 226 Superbly Appointed Guest Rooms And Suites, Including Extra Spacious "Landmark" Suites, All With Private Balconies. The Bright Airy Rooms Are Defined By Native Woods And Tiles And Decorated With Ceramics, Antique Carvings And Textiles.



Gala Dinner: The Hotel Hosts A Gala Dinner On December 31, 2007. Guests Are Charged For The Dinner Regardless Of Whether They Attend. Fees For The Dinner Are Collected By The Hotel At Check-in.








Friday, November 2, 2007

Chingmai Hotel

Lanna Mantra

146 Paton Road, Pa Ton, Muan - Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300 ($65.00-$106.00)
Location. Located On The North Bank Of The Ping River In Chiang Mai, Thailand, The Lanna Mantra Relais Hotel Stands Five Kilometers From Chiang Mai's Old City. The Chiang Mai Zoo Is Positioned Six Kilometers Away.

Hotel Features. This Property Is Surrounded By Riverside Tropical Flora And Depicts Traditional Thai Style. The Bistro-style Lanna Restaurant Provides Outdoor Garden Service And Prepares Thai Fare, While A Riverside Barbecue Offers The Opportunity To Grill Fresh Fish And Produce Amid The Resort's Landscaped Terrain. Wireless Internet Access Is Complimentary Throughout The Hotel, And Fax Service May Be Requested At The Front Desk. An Internet Café Provides Internet Connections. Recreational Amenities Feature An Infinity Pool And A Swim-up Bar Bordered By Shaded Thai-style Lounge Chairs. Practical Hotel Amenities Include A Laundry Room, And Transportation To And From Chiangmai International Airport.
Guestrooms. This Two-story Lodging Offers 30 Air-conditioned Guestrooms Decorated In Contemporary Thai Style. Balconies Overlook The Gardens And Pool. Room Amenities Include Refrigerators, Minibars, Telephones And Coffeemakers. All Accommodations Provide Satellite Television. Private Bathrooms Contain Separate Bathtubs And Showers, And Slippers.

Expert Tip. The Lanna Mantra Relais Hotel Offers Many Sightseer-friendly Amenities Including Bicycle, River-canoe And Kayak Rentals. Those Who Desire In-room Entertainment Can Take Advantage Of The Hotel's Movie Selections.

Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai
50 Huaykaew Road, Amphur Mua - Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300 (Check Rates)
Location. The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Is Situated In Chiang Mai, Thailand. This Area Of Northern Thailand, Also Known As Lanna. The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Is Inside The Chiang Mai Business Park. The Hotel Is Near Chiang Mai International Airport.
Hotel Features. The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Is Known For It's Lanna Architecture. Tall Arches, Columns And Peaked Roofs Accentuate The Grandeur Of 700 Years Of Lanna Living In Chiang Mai. The Hotel's Antique Teak Furniture And Local Crafts Blend Traditional Style With Modern Convenience. The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Features Three Restaurants And A Bar, Serving Asian Fusion And Royal Thai Cuisine. Traditional Northern Thai Cuisine Is Served At The Khum Khan Toke Restaurant And Presents Thai Dance Performances In The Evenings. The Hotel Features A Poolside Bar, Four Private Karaoke Rooms And A Garden Lounge. The Hotel Spa Provides 10 Private Treatment Rooms, Sauna And Spa Tub. The Health And Wellness Programs At The Spa Include Facial Massages, Manicures, Pedicures And Exclusive Spa Products. Wedding Services Are Available, And Indoor And Outdoor Venues Seat More Than 1,000 Guests. A Shuttle Bus Is Provided To Downtown Attractions, And Bicycles And Motor Bikes Are Available To Rent. The Hotel Offers Currency Exchange, Business Services And Tours. Wireless Internet Access Is Provided.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms At The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Feature Golden Teak Furnishings And Lavish Fabrics. Spacious Balconies Provide Direct Access To The Exotic Lagoon-style Swimming Pool And Views Of The River Koaw. Guestrooms Are Equipped With 32-Inch, Flat-screen Televisions With Cable And Wireless Internet Access. In-room Safes Are Provided. The Guestrooms Include Refrigerators And Minibars. Guest Bathrooms At The Khum Phaya Spa Resort Chiangmai Feature Bathrobes And Complimentary Toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Famous Night Bazaar Of Chiang Mai, A Huge Three-story Market Under A Thai Temple-style Roof, Is Located Near The Hotel.

153 Sridonchai Road, Chang K - Chiang Mai, Thailand 50110 ($95.00-$235.00 )
Centrally Located In The City Of Chiang Mai, Guests Of The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel (Thailand) Are A Five-minute Walk To The Night Bazaar, Where Handcrafted Souvenirs Made Of Silk, Silver And Wood Can Be Found. Other Attractions Are The Walls Of Ancient City, 14th Century Temples And Nearby Doi Suthep Mountain.
Guests Can Soak Away Their Stress In The Hotel's Two Outdoor Pools, Exercise In The Gymnasium Or Play A Fierce Game Of Petanque. The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel Boasts 371 Guestrooms; Including 248 Superior Rooms, 88 Deluxe Rooms, 35 Suites And Royal Service Floors. Guestrooms And Suites Are Decorated With Intricately Carved Wooden Artworks And Sumptuous Thai Fabrics In The Tradition Of The 700-Year-old Lanna Thai Culture. Modern Perks Include Air Conditioning, Minibars And 24-Hour Room Services. Chiang Mai International Airport Is A 10- Minute Drive From The Hotel.



Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
51/4 Chiang Mai - Sankampaen - Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000 ($469.00-$620.00)

Unlike Any Other Resort In The Area, All Of Our Accommodations Consist Of Either Individual Traditional Thai Villas With Separate Living, Dining, Sleeping Areas, Outdoor Shower, Indoor Bath, Large Outdoor Living Spaces And Many With Private Swimming Pool Or Plunge Pools Overlooking Rice Paddy Fields. All Villas Are Unique In That The Design And Detail Of Each Its Building Was Painstakingly Researched From Ancient Lanna Buildings And Hand-crafted By Local Artisans Or True Suites In The Colonial Style, Each With Bedroom And Separate But Adjoining Living Rooms And Large Private Verandahs.

The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Boasts Accommodations On A Grand Scale From 80 To 600 Square Meters. The 5 Meters High Ceiling Of The Colonial Suites Enhance The Sense Of Our Guests In Term Of Open Space And Palatial Living.