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) Bangkok: The old and the Buddha-ful
Shopping and gawking at the nightlife are what draw most visitors to Thailand's capital city. But for me, it was Bangkok's history and architecture that were truly spectacular.On the ride into the city from the airport, I was initially unimpressed. The high rises, the new mega shopping centers, even the old neighborhood markets were what one expects in most big Asian cities.
However, the charming traditional Thai welcome at the dazzling Shangri-La Hotel, and the view from my room of the bustling Chao Phraya River with its nonstop ferry traffic, began to make me feel that Bangkok would be something special.
It was my tour to the Grand Palace complex the next morning, given by a guide from the hotel's travel agency, that cemented the fact that Bangkok is unique. More>>
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) Accolades For The Empire Hotel In Travel Poll
Bandar Seri Begawan - The Empire Hotel & Country Club has collected three accolades in Smart Travel Asia's 'The Best in Travel 2007' awards - an annual travel poll, a press release stated.The Empire Hotel & Country Club was voted in the Top 25 of three categories in a poll of readers. Readers ranked the resort 19th among Asia's Best Business Hotels, 18th among Asia's Best Conference Hotels and 12th of Asia's Best Leisure Hotels & Resorts. Other hotels and resorts featured in this reputable poll include The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, Grand Hyatt Shanghai, The Datai Langkawi. JW Marriot Phuket Resort and Spa, Banyan Tree Phuket, One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai, Ritz Carlton Bali, The Oriental Bangkok and Pangkor Laut Resort. More>>
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) W Hotels Heads to Thailand’s Cosmopolitan Capital with the Announcement of W Bangkok
NEW YORK | Rapidly expanding its reach in the world's most alluring destinations, W Hotels today announced plans to open its second hotel in Thailand with the new W Bangkok. The newly constructed, 400-room hotel will debut in 2011 as part of a luxurious, mixed-use development at the core of the city's commercial and diplomatic center. Owned by North Sathorn Hotel Company, a joint venture between Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC, W Bangkok will combine innovative, contemporary design and W's signature services to create a transformative experience for modern travelers visiting Bangkok, one of Asia Pacific's most captivating cities.Gleaming skyscrapers and glittering discotheques stand alongside gilded temples and night markets in this energetic capital city, known to natives as the City of Angels. More>>