The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance. The Peninsula Bangkok's New Fleet of BMW Luxury Limos
August 17, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Whether you need a lift from the airport or a spin around town, The Peninsula Bangkok can chauffeur you around the Thai capital in style. The landmark luxury hotel recently unveiled a brand new fleet of nine BMW 730Ld luxury cars to be used as hotel limousines. Finished in signature Peninsula Green, these magnificent cars offer the ultimate in air-conditioned luxury. The in-line six 3.0-litre advanced diesel engine and electronic six-speed automatic gearbox makes for a silky smooth drive. What a way to beat the heat!
The arrival of these new cars reinforces The Peninsula Hotels Group's existing relationship with the German automaker. The Peninsula Shanghai has six BMW 7 Series long wheelbase cars, while two MINI Cooper S Clubman vehicles are popular transportation options at The Peninsula in Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York and Chicago.
Escape to Bangkok: Savings at the Conrad Hotel
July 14, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Got Bangkok on the brain? The Conrad Hotel-- located in the All Seasons Place in the heart of Bangkok-- is promoting a special sale to entice you to pack your bags and start your next adventure. You'll save 33% off Bed & Breakfast when you book "The Great Getaway" by August 22, 2011 (for stays through September 5). Just a stone's throw from this luxury address, you'll find cool shopping and restaurants as well as the convenient BTS Skytrain. Designed in a contemporary style with silk and natural wood, the rooms are equipped with up-to-the-minute broadband and wireless technology, as well as rainforest showers and glass-walled bathrooms. Nice perk: The hotel's seventh floor and adjoining rooftop garden are dedicated to fitness and relaxation with an outdoor freeform pool, two floodlit tennis courts and a jogging track.
Travel Tip: The entire portfolio of Conrad Hotels and Resorts is participating in "The Great Getaway" so you can score 33% savings on luxe accommodations from Bali to Indianapolis.
lebua at State Tower: The Bangkok Film Set for The Hangover Part II
May 23, 2011
By: Mary Winston Nicklin
Following the success of The Hangover (the movie raked in US$450 million at the box office!), fans will be lining up to see the sequel. (The Hangover Part II is set for a worldwide release date of May 26.) And this time, the boys wake up... in Bangkok. Fun fact: A lot of the film footage takes place at a very cool hotel called lebua, an all-suite luxury hotel with 360-degree views over the city. (Located on floors 51- 59, the Tower Club at lebua offers all kinds of sexy privileges: Bvlgari bath amenities, nespresso machines, complimentary Internet...) lebua is also home to the renowned Sky Bar and Sirocco, the world’s highest open air rooftop restaurant perched on the 63rd floor. For the movie, the hotel was turned into a live film set and many of the staff had roles as extras!
After you check out the new flick, you may find yourself wanting to get a piece of the action in Bangkok. Jet to Thailand and check into lebua, where a special two-night Hangover Part II package gives you an opportunity to party like the guys in the movie, while staying in The Hangover Suite, a three-bedroom suite which can accommodate six people and offers a fully stocked mini bar to get the party started. Priced at USD $2,200. While staying at lebua Hotel, head to the bar and order up the Hangovertini, a specially designed cocktail made with green tea liquor, Martini Rosso, green apple juice, and rosemary infused honey.
