In celebration of its first anniversary, Novotel Citygate Hong Kong is offering an exclusive Biz Floor Package from HK$1,128* per room per night. In addition to standard Biz Floor benefits guests will enjoy these extra perks:

• Complimentary in-room broadband Internet access (limited to one computer)
• Complimentary mini bar* (One time consumption; selective items only incl. beer, soft drinks, water & fruit juice)
• HK$200 laundry allowance per room per stay
• Complimentary local calls

This offer runs from 1 May to 31 July 2007.

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Lately, I encounter more and more hotels describing themselves as a boutique hotel. It sounds posh, chic, something extraordinary, But what exactly is a boutique hotel?

Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized level accommodation and services / facilities.

Typically boutique hotels are furnished in a themed, stylish and/or aspirational manner. Although usually considerably smaller than a mainstream hotel (often ranging from 3 to 100 guest rooms), boutique hotels can often have hundreds of rooms in major cities. Guest rooms and suites are fitted with telephony and Wi-Fi Internet, air-conditioning, honesty bars and often cable/pay TV. Guest services are attended to by 24 hour hotel staff. Many boutique hotels have on-site dining facilities, and the majority offer bars and lounges which may also be open to the general public.

Basically, it’s offers all the conveniences of large chain-hotels, with the personalized service typical of smaller establishments. Such type of accommodations are on the rise in Asia, too. Here are Newsweek’s top picks:

New Majestic, Singapore – serves some of the best modern Cantonese cuisine in town
Reflections, Bangkok (photo) -visitors can view and choose their own rooms on the hotel’s web site
Jia Hong, Kong -the popular restaurant Opia offers modern European cuisine and has won awards for being one of the best restos in town.

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A Spas Travel News alerts us to the opening of a new luxury hotel in Krabi, Thailand: the Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Resort. From the resort hotel’s website:

A short distance from Ao Nang and surrounded by pristine rainforest, Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi is a luxury resort featuring 276 rooms, most with a large balcony facing the ocean, providing views of the limestone islands and stunning sunsets over the Andaman Sea. There are three restaurants, five bars, a 7000 square metre swimming pool, fitness centre, Turkish bath, spa, childrens playground and conference facilities for up to 350 delegates.

Although the resort is great for tourists and business travelers alike, it is also an ideal place for those looking for that perfect honeymoon destination. For those getting hitched until the end of June, you might want to take advantage of this offer:

Perfect for couples on a romantic getaway or honeymooners, LeSpa ‘Signature Treatment Package’ is priced at 7,250 baht (US$215) a night double occupancy (deluxe room) and valid until 30 June 2007. The deal includes breakfast and massage treatment for two in specially designed treatment rooms for couples. The package includes a one hour ‘LeSpa Original’ Relaxing Massage with cool and warm seashells.

More about the LeSpa Original Relaxing Massage and other romantic and luxurious treats from Sofitel Krabi, from Spas Travel News.

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If you’re going to be traipsing across Thailand for quite a while, it might be a worth to get the Dusit Hotels & Resorts’ brand new membership card: the Dusit Dine and Wine Card. In addition to discounts on food and drinks, members can also enjoy special accommodation rates, including discount vouchers at each of the ten participating hotels across the country. Members also get special discouts at Dusit’s signature spa, Devarana Spa, in its branches located at The Dusit Thani, Bangkok, Dusit Resorts Pattaya and Hua Hin, and D2hotel Chiang Mai.

For further information, please contacttel +66 (0) 2636 3552 or email dusitwinedine@dusit.com for more info.

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Yes, accommodations in Asia can be very cheap. Have a look what digs this guy got for 150-baht (about US$5) in Trat, Thailand:

via: Flyaway Weblog

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