Hotels
New restaurant opens at Dubai’s Harbour Hotel and Residence
The Harbour Hotel & Residence, Emirates’ city-based hotel located in the Dubai Marina, opens the doors of its new restaurant “az.u.r”, Dubai’s first ‘farm-to-fork’ restaurant, delivering the kind of food which has made Mediterranean cooking the world’s most popular dining choice.
A selection of the best hotels for girls who want it all
Everyone loves a little pampering from time to time and who doesn’t love it when everything you want is at your fingertips? Hotels.com has selected the best hotels designed with women in mind - from baths full of hot chocolate to a man-free zone, these hotels will cater for your every whim.
Find heaven at new spa on Grenada this winter
When the renowned Calabash Hotel & Villas shut for just over a month on 1st September, construction will begin on Heaven & Earth, a brand new spa facility, which is scheduled to open in October.
Summer sensations
Families sharing a room at the Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa, near Ascot, Berkshire and the Macdonald Frimley Hall Hotel & Spa, near Camberley, Surrey can stay for just £99 including full English breakfast for two adults and two children under five; breakfast for youngsters aged 5 - 12 years is at the reduced price of £5.50. The ‘Summer Sensations’ offer is valid until Tuesday, 2 September.
Enjoy traditional Ramadan in the coolest of settings
Ramadan at One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai’s most stylish beach resort, offers a unique experience with the evocative and exclusive environment of its intimate courtyards and sheltered oasis. Once again the resort opens its doors to pay tribute to Arabic traditions during the holy month of Ramadan. Guests are invited to experience the genuine hospitality of Arabia in two elegant temperature-controlled outdoor venues, offering the opportunity to create memorable evenings.
An essential element for Middle East hotel industry
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide & Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), have jointly announced the launch of new Element hotel in Abu Dhabi – the first to be introduced in the Europe, Africa and Middle East division. The new Element hotel is scheduled to open in 2011 at the prestigious Capital Centre development in Abu Dhabi – a business and residential micro-city including a state-of-the art exhibition centre, a 2.4km marina development, and a gravity defying, iconic feature tower known as Capital Gate.
New management deal for one of Dubai’s premier hotels
The Address Hotels & Resorts, the new hotel brand launched by Emaar Hospitality Group (EHG), will assume the management and operations of The Palace, The Old Town Hotel within Downtown Burj Dubai. The five star hotel was earlier managed by Sofitel, the hotel management brand of French Accor Group.
Anantara hits the roof with $5,000 spa experience
Inspired by the mysterious glamour of the unique South Sea Pearl, a luxe and exclusive two and a half hour body ritual has been launched at the dazzling new Anantara Spa, bringing new heights to the kingdom of spas on the island of Bali.
A ‘quintessensual’ world of romantic indulgence in Phuket
The DoublePool Villa at Banyan Tree Phuket brings a new concept to villa experiences in Thailand. Guests are catapulted to a magical world of intimacy where every element, from the ambience to the design lends itself to creating a ‘quintessensual’ oasis – a perfect embodiment of sensuality inspired by Banyan Tree’s signature tagline ‘Sanctuary for the Senses’.
Banyan Tree Lijiang heralds fresh resort experiences
Banyan Tree Lijiang is poised to deliver the next level in hospitality, two years after its opening ushered sustainable tourism in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Dayan Old Town. Having won over 15 international awards and accolades, the resort is introducing a total of 33 new villas to its extensive Naxi village-styled resort grounds. The additional inventory complements the resort's extensive new 700 square metres of built meeting facilities, including a Grand Ballroom accommodating 260 persons.
Beijing hotel opens gourmet burger bar
A funky new sister venue to legendary Los Angeles burger & wine bar 25 Degrees has opened at the Hotel G Beijing - the capital’s latest designer boutique hotel.
Starwood announces its 100th hotel in China
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide marks a milestone in its aggressive growth in Greater China announcing its 100th hotel there, with the signing of the Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel.
Four Dubai openings for Rotana
Rotana, the Middle East’s largest hospitality management company, has four new Dubai openings scheduled for 2008; Rose Rotana, the tallest all-suites hotel in the world; Amwaj Rotana, the hotel company’s first resort in Dubai, Media Rotana and Arjaan, Dubai.
Lakeside hotel launches fuel price-buster breaks
The Lake of Menteith Hotel in Perthshire is launching fuel price-buster breaks to help customers benefit from a well earned holiday without worrying about rising fuel costs.
Thistle Brighton rocks for kids this summer
Kids will love to retreat to Thistle Brighton after a hard day’s work building sand castles on the beach. This summer holiday kids are being treated to complimentary traditional Thistle Brighton beach bags which include rock, colouring books, crayons and discount vouchers for great local attractions such as The Sea Life Centre.