Hotels & Resorts
Provenance Portland adds fitness for special package
Proving the adage that good things come in threes, the three Provenance Hotels in downtown Portland's have teamed up with barre3 Fitness to offer the "barre3 Balance"hotel package. The three properties are the historic Governor Hotel, chic Hotel Lucia and glamorous Hotel Deluxe. barre3 combines elements of ballet, yoga and Pilates. The package pairs an overnight stay with a class at barre3's flagship studio in downtown Portland and includes $20 worth of room service. Rates for the package start at US$219 per night, plus tax....
Hilton opens Zhongshan hotel
Hilton has opened its newest property in China's Pearl River Delta - Hilton Zhongshan Downtown. The property is located in the heart of Zhongshan's central business district and surrounded by a premium retail and entertainment centre. The hotel features 459 guest rooms including 34 suites, restaurants and bars, two ballrooms, as well as meeting facilities and a recreation centre. As part of the Lihe Plaza -- a multi-functional commercial, residential, retail and entertainment complex -- Hilton Zhongshan Downtown is suited for business and leisure travellers. The hotel is 60 km from Macau, 80...
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa opens in Orange County
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County, following its conversion from an independent brand, The Hotel Hanford. A 224-room property in the heart of Orange County, the hotel is located next to famed shopping destination South Coast Plaza, and close to John Wayne Airport and Disneyland. The hotel features a pool, terrace, lounge, wine salon and 840 square metres of meeting space, with over 20 venue options....
Starwood adds two in Manila
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide plans to introduce its two largest brands - Westin and Sheraton - to two new multi-billion dollar integrated entertainment complexes in Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines. Starwood will manage The Westin Manila Bayshore, scheduled to open in mid-2016 as part of the Resorts World Bayshore in the Entertainment City development in Parañaque; and Sheraton Manila Hotel in the Resorts World Manila development located in Newport City, Pasay. The Sheraton Manila Hotel is slated for opening in early 2017. The opening of the two hotels fuels...
Refurbishment complete at IBEROSTAR Mojito
IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has completed remodelling and refurbishment work on the IBEROSTAR Mojito, the Mallorca-based chain's ninth hotel in Cuba. The Spanish company now operates nine hotels in Cuba. The IBEROSTAR Mojito is on Cayo Coco and offers a range of products and services. Guests at this hotel will find a barrier reef just a short distance away and white-sand beach. The IBEROSTAR Mojito now has 352 fully refurbished en suite rooms. Guests can enjoy aquatic sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, water polo and scuba diving, as well as tennis. When dining guests can choose from...
King Edward marks 110 years with special offer
Next year will mark the 110th anniversary of Toronto's King Edward, a Skyline Hotel, and to celebrate the hotel is offering an exclusive limited time offer from $110 a night for bookings made by Dec. 31 for stays from Jan. 1-31. The special rate is valid on the deluxe room category only. In addition, the first 110 guests to book the anniversary offer will receive complimentary Wi-Fi. The King Edward Hotel was constructed in 1903 as Toronto's first luxury hotel. More announcements regarding celebrations and events at the hotel in honour of the 110th anniversary will be made in the coming...
Ocean Club special
Ocean Club Resorts, a resort in Turks & Caicos for both families and couples alike, has a special limited-time offer. Travellers can save up to 20% off stays of four nights or more when they book by Jan. 31 for between Jan. 4 and Feb. 8. With the savings, guests can experience all that Ocean Club Resorts has to offer. Ideal for families, couples and multi-generational groups, each Ocean Club Resorts suite offers kitchens or kitchenettes and most have washers/dryers. Guests will find complimentary bikes, fitness centre, swimming pools, tennis courts and tennis equipment. Ocean Club is adjacent...
COMO coming to Miami
COMO Hotels and Resorts will open a beachside hotel in Miami in fall 2013. The 74-room property will be located in a 1920s building in the historic Art Deco district, offering direct access to Miami's iconic South Beach. A COMO Shambhala wellness area, and a restaurant featuring COMO cuisine will be found. The Miami opening will be COMO's fourth city property, joining London's Halkin hotel and Metropolitan by COMO, London, as well as the Metropolitan by COMO, Bangkok....