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CHARMAINE BAYLON
Make the most of the sunshine
in Asia’s top hotel chains
c h i k k a
h o t e l s &
r e s o r t s
Take a break
Before temperatures drop to freezing
in Seoul, take advantage of the urban
outdoors. Lotte Hotel Seoul is offering a
Picnic Spree Package until May 31, 2013,
which includes a one-night stay in a deluxe
room, a picnic box, and gifts like cookies, a
flower pot and a Lirikos whitening skincare
trial kit. Depending on who you’re traveling
with, you can either pick the Lunch and
Kid’s Boxes or the Lovely Box for your fun
day out. From KRW290,000 (PHP10,740);
add KRW80,000 (PHP2,963) for a corner
or junior suite upgrade.
30,
Eulji-ro, Jung-
gu, Seoul; tel: +82 2 771 1000 or 759 7311,
Newplaces to stay
The Pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon
is opening in late summer and
it’ll be the first Pentahotel
in Hong Kong. It has a
spacious Pentalounge
with food stalls, New
York loft-style rooms,
and an outdoor pool
and gym.
15-19
Luk Hop
Street, Kowloon;
Holiday Inn Express
is now in Phuket at Patong
Beach. Take advantage
of the comfortable
amenities and
special opening rates
from THB1,999++
(
PHP2,776++) per night
until October 31, 2013.
The Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong
Sha Tin
is the brand’s largest
hotel in Asia with 539
rooms. Sights from the
lobby include glass art,
a spiral staircase, and
a touchscreen GoBoard
4.0
that gives you
up-to-date information
on flights, events and
attractions.
Tel: +852 3940 8888,
Chain
reaction
Eat your heart out
Head to Dusit Thani Manila and enjoy the
Sunday Family Brunch from 11.30am to
3
pm at the hotel’s lobby level. Expect an
exceptional feast from Basix all-day dining
and Umu Japanese restaurant. Guests
will enjoy free-flow beverages. Avail of the
Sunday Family Brunch for PHP1,800 net
per person. Kids from six to 12 years old
are entitled to 50% discount, while five
years old and younger eat for free. For
reservations, call Dusit Thani Manila at
tel:
+63 2 238 8888.
Plus: one-of-a-kind designer digs
Catch J Plus Boutique Hotel’s Shopaholic Holiday Package in Hong Kong before the
summer ends. You’ll get 15% off their best rate if you book at least 21 days in advance,
as well as an Insider Access Card for privileges at private members’ clubs, restaurants,
stores, spas and salons. Located in Causeway Bay near trendy markets and shops, J
Plus Boutique Hotel features Philippe Starck-designed rooms and fine dining at The
Drawing Room. Promo ends May 31, 2013.
1-5
Irving St, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong; tel:
+852 3196 9000,
