Check out these hot hotel deals and watch your budget stretch:
CHINA
The new 449-room Shangri-La Hotel, Guilin has introductory Deluxe Room offers of CNY688 (US$101) and CNY788 (US$115) per night for single occupancy and twin share respectively. Rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast. The promotion runs until April 30.
HONGKONG
EAST, the new lifestyle business hotel from Swire Hotels located at Island East in Tai Koo Shing, has introductiory rates starting from HK$988 (US$127) on weekdays until April 6. Furthermore, for a minimum of two nights' stay (Friday and Saturday), the hotel has weekend packages from HK$1,188 (US$153) for an Urban View Room inclusive of daily breakfast for two people at FEAST. Rates include complimentary local calls and internet access throughout the hotel.
To celebrate its second anniversary, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus in Tsim Sha Tsui has a special room package of HK$3,280 (US$423) for a two-night stay in a Superior Gold Room. Perks include daily breakfast for two at Cafe Express; a high tea for two at Santa Lucia; a bottle of house red wine; and, complimentary wireless internet. An upgrade to a Deluxe Gold Room can also be arranged depending on availability. With advanced notice, guests availing of this package can request for a complimentary departure car. The anniversary promotion runs until May 31.
From May 1 to June 30, The Cityview has a Summer Special Room Package of HK$750 (US$97) for a one-night stay in an Executive Room. Benefits include buffet breakfast, welcome fruit plate, unlimited broadband access, daily newspaper, and access to the pool and the gym. Booking must be made by April 30.
JAPAN
For a minimum stay of four consecutive nights, guests at the Park Hyatt Tokyo get the fourth night free. To avail of this offer, guests must book in advance and pay for all four nights, the last night will be deducted upon check out. Accommodation at the hotel starts at a nightly rate of JPY44,000 (US$475) in a Park Deluxe Room, both for single and twin-share. The offer is good until June 23.
MALDIVES
Until October 15, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa is giving a bonus free night to guests who stay in the property for a minimum of three nights. This is part of the property's summer offer, which includes a 70-minute scenic flight over the Maldives different atolls and breakfast for two in Javvu Restaurant. The offe is valid in six different accommodation styles from ocean retreats to tropical tree house villas.
THAILAND
Newly opened Northgate Ratchayothin Serviced Residence located in the Chatuchak District in Bangkok has introductory rates for both guests staying on short- and long-term basis. Until December 31, the nightly rate is ThB2,500 (US$77) for short-stay guests and ThB25,000 (US$769) a month for long-stay guests. The rates are inclusive of Wi-Fi access and complimentary use of the swimming pool, fitness centre and tennis court.
Valid for stays from now until June 30, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok has a long-stay package with room rates starting from ThB5,400 (US$166). Benefits include daily buffet breakfast, free high-speed internet throughout the hotel, complimentary laundering of three garments daily, and 20 percent discounts on F&B, IDD calls, laundry and dry cleaning as well as business centre services. A minimum stay of seven consecutive nights applies.
www.sheratongrandesukhumvit.com
Gigi Onag
