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Last chance to vote in awards: readers have less than a month to go before voting closes for the 2003 Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards. Business Asia now profiles the rest of the hotel finalists for this year's Awards - Best Business Hotels In Asia Awards
Business Asia, Sept, 2003
SOUTH KOREA
COEX Inter-Continental Seoul
159 Samseong-Dong
Gangnam-Gu
Seoul 135-975
South Korea
Located in the Korean World Trade Centre Complex, the COEX Inter-Continental is only 400 metres from the Grand InterContinental Seoul. Guests can take advantage of services and facilities at either hotel. There is a choice of 650 rooms and suites, and seven food and beverage outlets.
The Grand Hyatt, Seoul
747-7 Hannam-Dong
Yongsan-Ku
Seoul 140-738
South Korea
The Grand Hyatt Seoul is set on historic Mount Namsan amid 18 acres of waterfalls and gardens. All of the 602 guest rooms and suites afford views of the mountain or the Han River. Other features include a well-equipped business centre and impressive recreational facilities.
Grand InterContinental Hotel, Seoul
159-8 Samseong Dong
Gangnum-Gu, Seoul 135-732
South Korea
Guests of the Grand InterContinental Hotel have convenient access to the Korea World Trade Centre complex, the country's one-stop business destination. The hotel offers 530 guest rooms and suites, as well as 15 food and beverage outlets. Business travellers are supported by a full range of relevant services and facilities.
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul
602 Yeoksam-dong
Kangnam-ku, Seoul 135-080
South Korea
Situated in the thriving commercial and residential district of Kangnam, the Ritz-Carlton, Seoul is minutes away from the Korea World Trade Centre. The hotel features a dramatic six-storey atrium-style lobby, leading up to the 410 rooms and suites. Conference and meeting facilities include seven rooms and four theatres.
The Shilla Seoul
202 Jangchung-Dong 2-Ga
Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-856
South Korea
Set in 10-acre Sculpture Park, The Shilla Seoul has 508 rooms equipped with wireless internet/email services. The hotel has a strong focus on business facilities and services, including a business centre fitted out with the latest technology, supported by secretarial services.
The Westin Chosun, Seoul
87 Sokong-Dong
Chung ku, Seoul 100-070
South Korea
The Westin Chosun has 453 rooms and suites, which claim to be the largest rooms in Seoul, all recently refurbished. The hotel also features a new business centre, as well as seven meeting rooms. Dining options are varied, with eight restaurants to choose from.
TAIWAN
Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Taipei Metro
201 Tun Hwa South Road Sec 2
Taipei 106, Taiwan
Located next to Taipei's largest shopping centre and 10 minutes from the Taipei World Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel towers above the city. There are 422 guest rooms and suites, and a range of function rooms. The largest is the Grand Ballroom, catering for up to 400 guests.
Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
41 Chung Shan N Rd Sec 2
Taipei
Taiwan
www.grandformosa-taipei.com.tw
Surrounded by parks en the city's main boulevard, the Grand Formosa Regent Taipei is at the hub of activity. The 538 rooms and 60 suites all offer maginet internet TV and three telephones with two IDD lines. Business travellers are supported with executive club services and facilities.
Grand Hyatt Taipei
No 2 Song Shou Road
Taipei 110, Taiwan
The Grand Hyatt Taipei, which sits adjacent to the World Trade Centre, is at the heart of New Taipei. Accommodation consists of 856 guest rooms and suites, while dining options extend to six restaurants. A full range of business features are available, including a reference library.
The Ritz Landis Hotel Taipei
41 Min Chuan E Road Sec 2
Taipei, Taiwan
The Ritz Landis Hotel features 200 guest rooms, including executive and luxury suites. Within the hotel are two restaurants, and there is also a gourmet take-away area. The business centre provides a full range of equipment and services, including translation, and there are four function rooms.
The Sherwood Taipei
111 Ming Sheng E Road See 3
Taipei, Taiwan
The Sherwood Taipei has 350 rooms with 46 suites, featuring antique Chinese and Western furniture. Conferences and meetings are accommodated in a variety of rooms, and there is also a variety of dining options. A full range of business services and facilities are available for the working traveller.
The Westin Taipei
133 Nanking East Road Sec 3
Taipei 104, Taiwan
Centrally located, The Westin Taipei has eight restaurants, including traditional Taiwanese and Cantonese, and 288 guest rooms and suites. Business travellers can appreciate expansive meeting spaces and a business centre offering secretarial support and translations.
THAILAND
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
494 Rajdamri Road
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
The resort-style Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is located in the city's central business and commercial district. Global communication needs are met by the up-to-date business centre, and there is direct broadband internet access from each of the 387 guest rooms. Function facilities can cater for up to 1200 people.
Le Royal Meridien Bangkok
973 Ploenchit Road
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