SINGAPORE, Jan 20, 2010 (AFP) - Malaysian gaming giant Genting on Wednesday opened four premium hotels at a 4.4-billion-dollar resort in Singapore in preparation for the launch of a casino and a Universal Studios theme park. Company executives cut a ribbon to inaugurate the hotels at the Resorts World Sentosa complex at 8:18 am (0018 GMT), an auspicious time whose Cantonese pronunciation sounds like "to prosper" in the language. Festive Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Singapore, Crockfords Tower and Hotel Michael together offer 1,350 rooms and 10 restaurants. They are located on the hilly islet of Sentosa, linked by a causeway to the southern tip of Singapore. Genting Group chairman Lim Kok Thay said his company was still working with Singapore authorities on finalising the casino license and gave no date for the start of gambling operations. "As far as the casino license is concerned, we are still working closely with the authorities through their checks and inspections," Lim told reporters … [Read more...] about Genting opens Singapore hotels ahead of casino, theme park
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Local hotels make Conde Nast Traveler list
The Hanoi Times - Three exotic hideaways in central Vietnam were ranked among the "Asia's 25 Top Resorts" in the annual Readers' Choice Awards of premier travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. The colonial-styled Life Heritage Resort in UNESCO-listed Hoi An town took the 12th spot, nine positions higher than Evason Ana Mandara & Six Senses Spa in NhaTrangCity, the country's first luxury resort. The luxury Nha Trang beachcomber resort was followed by the four-star Hoi An Riverside Resort & Spa, also in Hoi An, at the 22nd position. "To be on the list, and to be recognized as the top resort in Vietnam by readers of one of the world's most prestigious travel magazines, is an inestimable honor," Chris Duffy, general director of Life Resort Group, owner of the Life Heritage Resort, told The Saigon Times Daily. The 2009 Readers' Choice Awards was based on the votes of 25,000 readers who rated the resorts across six categories, including activities/facilities, … [Read more...] about Local hotels make Conde Nast Traveler list
Five-star hotel greets summer with discounts
Five-star hotel greets summer with discounts By Thuy Linh in Hanoi Eat at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake today and receive a 50 % discount for a second visit. From now until the end of August, the hotel, featured on last year's Conde Nast Traveler round-up of the most compelling new hotels in the world, is offering dining vouchers for its luxury restaurants and bars. Located 10 minutes from the heart of Hanoi, the waterfront hotel with torch-lit Venetian promenades has a range of restaurants from Milan, a chic Italian restaurant, to Saigon, a fusion of Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine, to Café du Lac, a classic pub. The hotel is also launching the "Hanoi Weekend Getaway" package from now until the end of December. For only US$238, you can have a two-night stay in a Deluxe Hanoi View Room, daily breakfast buffet for two, access to fitness center, pool and sauna, 10 a.m. check-in and 3 p.m. check-out. For those who want to experience first hand Hanoi's rich culture, the … [Read more...] about Five-star hotel greets summer with discounts
Vietnam Hotel Booking Online Tips
- With the advent of online booking sites, booking a place for a trip to Vietnam has never been such easy and convenient like that. However, online booking also exists many problems: Sometimes, price of online booking ismuch higher than direct reservation's, hotel information on the website is notthe same as reality, the methods of payment are complex and not secured, theprestige of the site is not high ... And it's time to consider and choose areputable website. These are some experiences in onine hotel booking in Vietnam for you toconsider: 1. Identify information needed To determine destination, date ofarrival, length of stay, hotel name (if any), etc. 2. Choose a reputable website to book Nowadays, in Vietnam, there are manyonline booking sites; each site has different policy on pricing. To ensure thatnot to encounter risks as unclear price, bad hotel quality, unofficialwebsites... you should choose a reputable website managed by a … [Read more...] about Vietnam Hotel Booking Online Tips
Melia Hanoi Hotel
Hanoi Times - The luxurious 5-star Melia Hanoi is located right in the city center of Hanoi, inside the diplomatic and financial district and close to main tourist attractions, entertainment and shopping areas: Most ministries and embassies are located within 1 km distance. Melia Hanoi has 306 well-furbished rooms and the largest pillarless Ballroom in Vietnam. From its 22 stories, guest can enjoy the view of the city which boasts many parks, rivers and lakes. Melia Hanoi offers excellent services with a touch of Vietnamese to make your stay satisfing and memorable. … [Read more...] about Melia Hanoi Hotel