ANANTARA SIAM BANGKOK
OPENING DATE March 2015
CLUB LOUNGE Kasara Lounge
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION Deluxe Kasara Room; and any suite
OPENING TIME 6am to 11pm
SERVICES Express check-in and check-out; daily buffet breakfast; canapés in the evening; complimentary use of one of the three private meeting rooms for one hour per stay; unlimited garment pressing; in-room premium internet access; and more
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT The lounge features a blend of traditional Thai and contemporary style, with authentic Thai artefacts, teak furnishings and silk fabrics.
INTERCONTINENTAL KUALA LUMPUR
OPENING DATE January 2015 (reopened following refurbishment)
CLUB LOUNGE Club Intercontinental
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION Club Intercontinental rooms
OPENING TIME 6:30am to 11pm
SERVICES Private check-in and check-out; complimentary pressing or laundry service for three pieces per day; complimentary one hour usage per day of the Club Boardroom (max 12 pax); complimentary high speed internet; buffet breakfast and a la carte selections; afternoon tea with snacks; evening cocktail with appetisers; all-day refreshments; and more
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT The club lounge’s interior contains elements of Malaysia’s cultural heritage. One example of local influences is the hand-painted “TerimaKashih” – a portrait of three ladies representing the different races in Malaysia.
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SHANGHAI CHANGFENG PARK
OPENING DATE February 2015
CLUB LOUNGE Executive Lounge
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION Executive Room; Executive ParkView; Executive Suite; Presidential Suite
OPENING TIME 6am to 12am
SERVICES Complimentary midday snack; afternoon tea; hors d'oeuvres; cocktails; non-alcoholic beverages; clothes pressing; RMB200++(US$32) for a third person to enjoy full executive lounge benefits
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT With its floor to ceiling windows, the lounge offers spectacular views of Changfeng Park and Suzhou River.
REGAL AIRPORT HOTEL, XI’AN
OPENING DATE February 2015
CLUB LOUNGE Executive Club Lounge
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION Executive Deluxe Room; Executive Premier Room; Deluxe Suite; Executive Suite; Royale Suite; Presidential Suite
OPENING TIME 7am to 11pm
SERVICES Daily complimentary breakfast buffet; coffee, tea, soft drinks and light snacks; cocktail and snacks; in-room daily English and local newspaper; express check-in and check-out; complimentary pressing of two garments per stay; concierge and secretarial service; welcome drink; broadband internet and wifi in room and public areas; and more
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT The oriental look and comfy chairs of the lounge make this an excellent place to enjoy some peace and quiet.
THE RITZ-CARLTON BALI
OPENING DATE February 2015
CLUB LOUNGE The Ritz-Carlton Club
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION All villas and suites
OPENING TIME 6am to 11pm
SERVICES Express Check-in and checkout service; dedicated concierge; daily culinary presentations of breakfast, light snacks, hors d' oeuvres, beverages and sweets; private pool and sun deck
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT The private pool and attached sun deck help create an exclusive feel.
CHINA WORLD HOTEL, BEIJING
CLUB LOUNGE Horizon Club Lounge
OPENING DATE December 2014 (reopened following refurbishment)
ELIGIBLE ACCOMODATION Horizon Club Deluxe and Horizon Premier
OPENING HOURS 6:30am - 11pm
SERVICES Private check-in/check-out; dedicated Club Concierge; tea, coffee or another hot beverage alongside your wake up call; daily breakfast; evening cocktails and canapés; wifi and broadband internet access; suit pressing and shoeshine service; use of meeting room facilities for two hours per day
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT The slick, classic décor exudes the ambiance of a royal library, while other architectural details help create a sense of scholarly serenity.
Clement Huang