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Business Asia, August, 2001

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THAILAND

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok

Situated on the corner of the revered Erawan Shrine and close to the heart of Bangkok's main city centre, the Grand Hyatt Erawan was designed with the business traveller specifically in mind. Alongside 24-hour butler, laundry and valet services and multilingual staff, the hotel offers its guests access to a 24-hour business centre, express check in/out, fully equipped fitness centre and spa. Each of the hotel's 387 rooms also include two telephone lines with IDD facility, voicelink messaging, computer data points and an in-room safe.

Le Royal Meridien Bangkok

The 38-storey Le Royal Meridien hotel in Bangkok is set in an ideal location, close to the city's shopping, business and diplomatic districts. All of the hotel's 381 deluxe rooms and suites include a large business desk with lamp, three telephones with two lines, in-room safe and satellite TV. All of the rooms command views over the city skyline. To cater for the business executive, the hotel also features a business centre with translation and interpretation services, internet and e-mail access.

The Oriental Hotel, Bangkok

Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, The Oriental Bangkok combines a strong location and modern facilities with colonial-style elegance. Situated on the Chao Phraya, or "River of Kings" and just five minutes from the CBD, each of the hotel's 395 rooms and suites offer views of the waterfront and includes two line telephones with international direct dial. The hotel is surrounded by gardens, terraces and pools, and among its many features maintains a historic authors' lounge. Alongside 24-hour room and butler services, guests at the hotel also have access to a fully equipped business centre with secretarial assistance, as well as fax and computer facilities.

Pan Pacific Bangkok

If you're looking for a hotel that not only caters for the business executive but also promises a convenient location, then the Pan Pacific just might be what you're looking for. All of the hotel's 235 rooms and suites features panoramic city views, and come equipped with two-line IDD telephone and voicemail, an in-room safe, and desk. For the busy executive, the hotel offers a 24hour business centre, as well as a unique service one facility, which provides guests via their room phone with access to every hotel amenity.

The Peninsula, Bangkok

Last year's dual winner of the Best Business Hotels Award for Thailand and the Best Conference Facilities in Asia is a strong contender in this year's competition. The Peninsula Bangkok, ideally located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thonburi, is a unique 39-storey hotel which capitalises on views of the Bangkok skyline. All 370 rooms provide guests with dual-line telephones, voicemail, in-room safe, and overt sized executive desk, as well as access to a variety of general services.

The Regent Bangkok

Located on Rajadamni Road, the city's most famous boulevard, The Regent Bangkok is nestled between both the main business and entertainment districts. Like its international counterparts, The Regent places a strong focus on style and sophistication. Some of the highlights include hand-painted silk ceilings, intricate artwork and handcrafted Thai furniture and antiques. The hotel has 382 rooms, including seven unique garden cabanas, which all feature two or more telephone lines and an in-room safe. The hotel also has a comprehensive 24-hour business centre, with secretarial and translation services.

Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok

Set in tropical gardens on the bank of the Chao Phraya river, the Shangri-La Bangkok couples convenient access to central business and shopping hubs with pleasant, natural surroundings. Each of the hotel's 850 rooms and suites features a computer data port, voicemail, international direct dial, satellite/cable TV, in-room safe and executive-sized writing desk. The hotel also has a Horizon Club floor, featuring complimentary tea, coffee and break. fast. A fully equipped business centre also makes the hotel a good pick for corporate travellers, while the 23 function rooms range for small gatherings to the grand ballroom.

The Sukhothai, Bangkok

The Sukhothai is located in the heart of Bangkok's business and embassy district, and is just 30 minutes away from the international airport. Aimed at servicing the needs of the discerning traveller, the hotel has an extensive 24-hour business centre equipped with reference library, satellite video tele-conferencing, and translation and interpretation services. Each of the 224 rooms and suites are furnished in teakwood and have as standard an in-room safe, voicemail and high-speed internet access.

VIETNAM

The Caravelle Hotel Saigon

A new entrant in the Best Business Hotels competition, the Caravelle Hotel in Saigon was originally home to media and war correspondents, and has been transformed into one of Vietnam's premier five star hotels. Opposite the City Opera House and overlooking Lam Son Square, the hotel is comprised of two buildings -- the original 10 floor and new 24 floor tower, added in 1998. Each of its 311 rooms features three telephones with international direct dial, internet and e-mail access, in-room safe, data port and international TV channels. For the business guest, the hotel maintains a fully equipped business centre and has a variety of meeting rooms.