The charming Hotel Villa d’Estrées is a 4 star luxury hotel in Paris France betwwen Latin Quarter, Saint Germain des Pres and Seine.

Enjoy an excellent location between Saint-Germain des Prés and the Latin Quarter in an intimate hotel on the Left Bank. Villa d’Estrées features spacious stylish rooms. The tasty continental breakfast is served in the neo-classical lounge. At the hub of the Paris transport system, all important bus, Metro and RER lines are accessible from Villa d’Estrées and St Michel, permitting transit from the two main airports within a half-hour.

Comprising two towers – River Wing and Grand Tower – the hotel showcases spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites with views overlooking the historical Bund, the mighty Huangpu River, as well as that of the futuristic Pudong financial district cityscape.

The Grand Tower, designed by New York-based architect Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and  unveiled in September 2005, features 375 rooms and suites, including the Premier Room which offers 54 square meters (581 square feet) of comfortable space. Located between the Grand Tower and the River Wing which houses 577 rooms and suites, are a range of trend-setting designer restaurants and bars, comprehensive meetings and conference facilities with two of the city’s largest Ballrooms, CHI, The Spa, two Health Clubs, two swimming pools and a floodlit outdoor tennis court.

33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai 200120, China

This all-suite luxury hotel in Dubai reflects the very finest that the world has to offer. With a discreet in-suite check-in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers, you can be assured of the ultimate in personal service throughout your stay. Upgrade your experience at Burj Al Arab with your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce.

Burj Al Arab is part of The Jumeirah Beach Resort complex, situated on Jumeirah Beach Road, a leisurely half hour drive from Dubai International Airport. Soaring 321m; Burj Al Arab towers above the renowned Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Wild Wadi Water Park. This unique sail-shaped building stands proudly on a man-made island some 280m offshore, linked to the mainland by a slender, gently curving causeway.

321 metres of billowing architecture located a short distance from the shores of the stunning Jumeirah beach. Enjoy outstanding guest attention, the sumptuously appointed duplex suites with private business facilities and the latest in technology. Take advantage of reception desks on every floor, rain showers and Jacuzzis in every suite, a Rolls-Royce fleet, butlers on call around the clock and dining under the sea and stars. A private shopper will help you find those little treasures, whilst you experience an oriental massage at the lavish Assawan Spa & Health Club. Above all delight in the details, the gold plated opulence, the marvellous circular ballroom and the spectacular choreography on display…

Resort Facilities
* 202 spacious duplex suites ranging from 170 to 780 square metres
* Six award-winning signature restaurants
* World class conference and banqueting venues
* In-suite check-in & check-out
* Butler service around the clock
* Assawan Spa & Health Club
* Helicopter transfers and scenic tours
* Majlis Al Bahar exclusive private beach
* Unlimited access to Wild Wadi Waterpark
* Yacht charter
* Sinbad’s Kids Club
* Infinity pools

Emirates Palace, located on 1.3 km of private white sandy beach and surrounded by 85 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens, is only 30 min drive from Abu Dhabi airport and 1.5 hours drive from Dubai airport.

An enchanting landmark that’s a wonder to behold for all who venture through its magnificent gates. Fairytales come to life as your senses are treated to an extraordinary and unforgettable experience. Breathe the air of luxury that fills every corner of this serene paradise. Feel the promise of a majestic experience fit for a king and deserving of an emperor. The Palace boasts 302 Grand rooms and 92 magnificent suites each combining the ultimate in luxury with state of the art technology.

Emirates Palace is the iconic landmark of Abu Dhabi. These are just 24 of the fantastic facts and figures about this unique property that blends regal Arabian splendor with the latest technology to create a magical and memorable experience.

Facts and Figures:

• It approximately costed 3 billion USD to build the property in 3 years with 20,000   workers, designed by Wimberley Allison Tong & Goo of the United Kingdom
• 1 km from wing to wing, 100 hectares total area
• 1.3 km private beach
• 394 rooms and suites, ranging from 55 sqm to 680 sqm
• 40 meeting and conference rooms
• Ballroom with a guest capacity of 2400 theatre style
• Auditorium with seated guest capacity of 1100
• Open air concert guest capacity of 20,000
• 619 plasma and LCD screens in guest rooms and meeting rooms
• 5 kg of pure edible gold is used per year for decoration mainly on deserts
• 128 kitchens and pantries
• 200 tonnes of oranges squeezed for fresh juice every year
• 6.4 km jogging trail
• 114 domes, with the Central Dome at a height of 72.6 metres above ground
• 8 escalators and 102 elevators, with a maximum capacity up to 55 persons per elevator
• Marble imported from 13 countries across the world
• 12 external fountains and 8 indoor water features
• 1002 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes
• 8000 trees set in landscaped gardens
• 2 wall display carpets, handmade in Thailand, weighing 1 tonne each
• 818 parking spaces
• Daily laundry capacity of 6 tonnes
• 1800 employees from 49 different countries
• Emirates Palace offers the world’s most expensive one million dollar tailor made suite holiday

Location:
* On Marina Square and right across from the Esplanade
* Next to the prime business district
* Adjacent to Marina Bay Shopping and 10 minutes to Orchard Road shops
* 20-minute journey from Singapore’s Changi Airport

Guest rooms:
* 452 guestrooms with harbour, ocean or city view
* 75 suites all with panoramic views
* The Oriental Club with private lounge and exclusive benefits

Restaurants and bars:
* Dolce Vita – Italian cuisine by the pool
* Cherry Garden – Authentic Cantonese cuisine
* MELT ~ The World Cafe – 30 chefs offer guests a memorable theatre-style dining experience
* Axis Bar and Lounge – For great cappuccino, cocktails and chic lounge music
* Morton’s, The Steakhouse
* Wasabi Bistro – Signature Japanese with Californian influence

Meeting and business:
* Flexible meetings and conference facilities
* State-of-the-art technology, natural daylight and garden views
* Wireless high speed internet access throughout the hotel

Spa:
* Five luxurious treatment rooms
* A lavish Couple’s Suite
* Private relaxation lounge
* Authentic yoga classes and training

Leisure:
* 25 metre outdoor pool with separate children’s pool
* A verdant landscaped garden
* State-of-the art fitness equipment and personal training
* Ideally located for shopping, leisure and cultural excursions

Location: 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797

Visit http://www.mandarinoriental.com/singapore/

It began with a prominent location, was designed by world-renowned architects, and continues to evolve every day. The world’s premier developer and operator of luxury resorts, MGM Resorts International™, brings you Vdara Hotel & Spa at CityCenter™–a non-gaming, non-smoking, eco-friendly, all-suite boutique retreat ideally situated between ARIA Resort & Casino™ and Bellagio® on the Las Vegas Strip. Access all the gaming, dining, shopping, and nightlife CityCenter has to offer or…escape from it all. Vdara Hotel & Spa offers contemporary interior spaces with modern amenities and services, a rooftop pool & lounge, spa & salon, and intimate meeting space all wrapped up in an atmosphere bound to surpass every expectation.

Bellagio offers an award-winning beauty oasis with the singular goal of pampering you. Our Las Vegas spa & salon services will restore, revive and replenish you with a unique menu of international treatments in a luxurious 65,000-square-foot setting. Step inside our ever so inviting Spa and breathe. Within, a bliss-inspiring, comprehensive selection of therapeutic facial and body care treatments, and an invigorating exercise facility will elate your senses. Soothe the mind and awaken the spirit in Las Vegas.

Indulge in a variety of worldly treatments with our custom Spa Packages. Ensure your much deserved appointment with serenity. AAA Five Diamond pampering awaits… Transcend into rejuvenation with one of our sensational massages. Escape on exotic journeys with our enticing therapies infused with international flair. Unveil the utmost beautiful you by nourishing the skin with rejuvenating treatments. Indulge all your senses with extravagant full-body treatments carefully crafted to inspire essential full-body renewal. Make time stand still for a while… Refresh in healing waters specially commissioned to float away all your cares. Perfect your natural beauty with our unparalleled beauty services at Las Vegas Spa Bellagio.

The Hotel du Louvre has a gracious yet comfortable lobby and reception area with a warm welcoming feel. The marble walls and dark wood are highlighted by ambient lightings. Elegant green marble columns and an impressive chandelier add a refined touch and the sweeping staircase is a dramatic feature.

The rich décor throughout the hotel has been inspired by the original Napoleon III style and all the public and guest rooms have contemporary comforts whilst retaining a traditional atmosphere. At the very hub, the Defender Bar is frequented by an eclectic mix drawn from the fashion and business district that surrounds the hotel. The buzzing brasserie looks across to the Comédie Française and the Louvre Museum with a terrace that sits on the Place de Palais Royal. Hotel du Louvre is a perfect place to stay for those on business or pleasure, there are 8 well equipped meeting rooms and a range of 177 bedrooms and suites, each with a different outlook and character.

Built in 1855 and originally located in the building which is now known as the Louvre des Antiquaires, the Grand Hôtel du Louvre was the first luxury hotel in France.

The Hotel du Louvre stands in the heart of old Paris. A culturally rich location with easy access to the fashion and business districts. Step from the Brasserie du Louvre and immediately opposite is the Comédie Française, the Louvre Museum is so close that exhibits can be observed from the windows in some of the rooms and suites! The Opera Garnier is set to one side of the hotel and the Palais Royal to the other. The area is busy with many brasseries and cafes and it is just a few minutes walk to Galeries Lafayette and the sophisticated boutiques of the Rue St Honoré.

Comédie Française – 1 min
Palais Royal – 1 min
Louvre des Antiquaires – 1 min
Musée du Louvre – 2 mins
Rue Saint-Honoré – 2 mins
Jardin des Tuileries – 2 mins
Musée des Arts Décoratifs – 3 mins
Place Vendôme – 7 mins
Opéra Garnier – 10 mins
Place de la Concorde – 10 mins
Boulevard Haussmann – 15 minutes
Notre-Dame Cathedral – 20 mins

Hotel du Louvre
Place André Malraux | 75001 Paris | France

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo:

The splendid Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is the newest Tokyo luxury hotel, with a convenient location adjacent to Tokyo Station.  Guests will appreciate Shangri-La’s unique brand of hospitality and service, as well as the very finest facilities and amenities while staying within the comfort and warmth of this luxurious Tokyo hotel. Located in central Tokyo and surrounded by some of the city’s most popular shopping areas, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is one of the quintessential hotels in Tokyo, Japan that is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. The Imperial Palace and the Nihonbashi area are both within 10 minutes’ walk, and the hotel is adjacent to Tokyo Station, where direct Shinkansen (Bullet Train) services connect to most areas of Japan. Occupying the top 11 floors of Marunouchi Trust Tower Main building, the hotel’s 200 rooms provide a luxurious and spacious retreat at the end of a busy day.  In addition to Shangri-La’s hallmark Asian design concepts and gracious hospitality found throughout the hotel, every room enjoys striking views of the city. For discerning travellers who demand the very highest standards of accommodation, six exclusive suites and 31 Horizon Club rooms are all located on the top floors and overlook sweeping vistas of the Imperial Palace or Tokyo Bay.

Book your stay at Four Seasons Marunouchi. At Tokyo Station: Stroll to shows at Tokyo Forum or to the tranquil Imperial Palace.  Be steps from Ginza shops, nightlife or kabuki theatre.. Strikingly modern: Share fine cuisine in a sleek, ultra-quiet ambience –  where even your egg-shaped tub has floor-to-ceiling views of the city lights. Exclusive spa: Relax in the warmth of the Onsen bath. Rebalance with    shiatsu. Heal naturally with relaxing white lotus, or bamboo leaf for energy. Pacific Century Place, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-6277 Tel. 81 (3) 5222-7222 Fax. 81 (3) 5222-1255

Enjoy panoramic ocean views from the Hilton Tokyo Bay hotel, the official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort. The iconic, crescent-shaped hotel is situated on the eastern shore of Tokyo Bay and is just 20 minutes from central Tokyo. Enjoy a great family day out at nearby Tokyo DisneyLand® and Tokyo DisneySea®. Soak up some culture with a visit to the Imperial Palace or Meiji Shrine, and in the evening, relax and enjoy Shanghai specialties at Dynasty restaurant, one of the hotel’s 5 restaurants and bars. Stay in one of the uniquely styled guest rooms or do business in one of the 14 elegant functions rooms for 20-522 guests. Just 20 minutes from Tokyo station, the Hilton Tokyo Bay hotel is the ideal choice for your next conference, meeting or corporate event.

The 17 sports to feature in the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi will be held at six venue clusters and five stand alone venues in Delhi.  Ceremonies, Athletics, Lawn Bowls and Weightlifting will be held at Cluster I:  Jawaharlal Nehru Sports Complex; Cycling, Gymnastics and Wrestling at Cluster II:  Indira Gandhi Sports Complex; Archery (Qualification Rounds) and Table Tennis at Cluster III: Yamuna Sports Complex; Badminton and Squash at Cluster IV: Siri Fort Sports Complex; Hockey and Archery Finals (India Gate) at Cluster V: MDC National Stadium Complex; and Swimming and Boxing at Cluster VI: Talkatora Garden Complex.

Popular luxury hotels near the Commonwealth Games Venues are:

The Oberoi New Delhi is less than 5 kms from some of the CWG venues – the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, MDC National Stadium Complex and Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Located in New Delhi, India’s capital city, The Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located close to the city center near business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks Delhi’s prestigious Golf Club on one side and the heritage site of Humayun’s Tomb on the other. Exquisite interiors, impeccable service and fine cuisine combine to make this the Capital’s most graceful and elegant hotel. The award winning hotel is ideal for business travel or holidays to explore the cultural wonders of Delhi.

Shangri-La’s – Eros Hotel, New Delhi is centrally located amid landscaped gardens in the historic government district, and is an elegant oasis nestled within the heart of New Delhi’s bustling metropolis. Guests of this New Delhi hotel can enjoy an excellent range of facilities and services that includes a fine selection of restaurants, a spa and a range of fitness options.

The LaLiT hotel New Delhi, one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi India, stands tall right in the middle of city’s premier business and commercial district – Connaught Place. Being the central luxury business hotel in Delhi, it is located right next to lively shopping centres, office complexes and colourful streets, the hotel is 24 kms from the international airport and just minutes away from government offices, cultural centres and international trade fair grounds.