The Centaurus 5

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This former pavilion d'amour was built in the 19th century , when st-Germain boasted a large park used by the French aristocracy - and all that fresh air evidently encouraged fervid thoughts of exercising their collective droit de seigneur. Interior designer Jacques Garcia was responsible for the redecoration of the 20 highly individual rooms. Our favourite is the art deco Suite 36, which was the stripper Mistinguett's choice, while Oscar Wilde expired amid the splendid Victoriana of Room 16 .
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Lonely Planet review

Paul Smitz
Lonely Planet author
You're unlikely to see a taller atrium in Asia than the Pan Pacific's dizzying 35-floor centrepiece space. A ride up in one of the lifts, which sparkle with multicoloured lights, is definitely not for vertigo sufferers. Harbour facing rooms are de rigueur here for their spectacular views, private balconies and king-size beds.
Rooms and suites are stylish but understated, refraining from any overbearing extravagance: the views do all the talking. The Pan Pacific's lobby received extensive renovations at the end of 2004, transforming it with a mixture of swirling retro-style carpets and a salubrious cafe-bar framed by alien-green neon lights. The pool, however, is somewhat bland and the plastic plants ringing the atrium balconies don't contribute much visually either. The pick of the in-house restaurants is the Cantonese eatery Ha Tien Lo on the top floor. The ground surrounding the Pan Pacific is being torn up for an MRT extension, which will take several years to complete, but the hotel is conveniently linked via aerial bridges to nearby shopping complexes

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Donald Trump To Build Tulip-Shaped Hotel In Dubai

U.S. real estate and gambling kingpin Donald Trump is joining forces with top Emirates developer Nakheel LLC to build a tulip-shaped hotel on a man-made island shaped like a palm tree (Nakheel)The deal that Nakheel announced Wednesday October 5th brings together two of the world’s flashiest developers, and marks Trump’s first foray into the Middle East.Update :Looks like the tulip design is no good! Nakheel and The Trump Organization have unveiled a new design for the Trump International Hotel & Tower, the centerpiece of The Palm Jumeirah.

Dubai Real Estate And Property

Well first up is the news that Dubai real estate developers are now starting to openly admit that all is not well in the real estate market! What really! I know a shocking revelation, but it was only 6 months ago developers were trying to paint a picture of a rosy property market, that would recover in the 1st quarter of 2009, and than no job cuts would be necessary etc. You get the general idea. But now, they seem to have actually come around to the fact the fact the market is in a bad state. Whereas previously developers would dart around questions to do with development progress and property demand, now they are responding more honestly to questions, and are giving more information on project problems and setbacks. This enhanced communication can only be a good thing for the market where we are seeing a lof of Dubai distress villas sales and apartments.Also this week, one of the parties involved in the construction of the Burj Al Alam, the Fortune Group, has come out and said the project is on course for a 2012 completion date. Once completed, the tower will be a rather substantial 510 meters tall, with some 108 floors, making it the tallest commercial tower in Dubai. It will also feature 27 floors of serviced apartments and a high end hotel. Completion was originally planned for 2010, but construction work has currently been places on temporary hold. Hopefully come 2012 Dubai can enjoy the towers beautiful architecture.And finally it seems land costs in Dubai have decreased substantially recently. With land prices typically accounting for 25% of a projects total costs, this should see large savings made by developers. The Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) has recently introduced changes when it comes to purchasing land, with developers now forced to own and pay for 100% of the land if they want to sell of plan property. Add to this legislation that has curbed speculative land purchases, and the result is falling land costs, in many areas to 2005 prices, and in some areas prices have even fallen below the original asking price. With prices still expected to fall yet further, now looks like a prime time to invest in Dubai land plots.

Shark Attack

But the 13-foot whale shark is apparently a juvenile and a protected species and environmentalists have been waging a campaign against the hotel’s state-owned developers to have her removed. Newspapers, radio stations and schools joined the fray and there was even a petition on the social network, Facebook, signed by 8,000 people.
The hotel has maintained that it rescued the shark off the Dubai coast and that it’s been nursing Sammy back to health. However, former employees have told the local press that capturing a whale shark was always part of the hotel’s plan to provide an added tourist attraction.
Now, the UAE’s Minister for the Environment, Rashid Ahmad bin Fahad, has stepped in, saying the shark will be set free and returned to the sea.
Local journalists say the decision to release Sammy came as a surprise to even her staunchest supporters, highlighting how local sensibilities in the UAE are changing. This is in part because Dubai is attracting growing numbers of expats concerned about the environment.

Economic difficulties sees Dubai’s first soup kitchen

 

One hotel in the glitzy Gulf state has come up with a novel idea to counter the economic crisis and attract more customers – opening up a soup kitchen for those who have lost their jobs.
The scheme at Arabian Park Hotel simply requires the unemployed to show up with their lay-off letter in order to receive free meals.
General manager Mark Lee, explained: “A lot of people are finding themselves in a very difficult situation right now. Being made redundant at this time of year is no fun at all, and we’re trying to give a little bit of festive cheer back.”
The initiate comes as Dubai, famed for its wealth and extravagant architecture, struggles to deal with the economic slump which has resulted in hundreds of job losses in recent weeks.
State-company Nakheel, which was responsible for building the palm-shaped islands, recently announced that it was laying off 15 per cent of its work force.
On Thursday publicly traded investment company, Shuaa Capital, also said that it had begun shedding 9 per cent of its Dubai-based staff.

Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre Hotel Dubai Info

Providing a high level of service geared towards business travelers, Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre makes corporate trips an enjoyable experience. Located opposite the World Trade Centre most professional needs can be catered for in the immediate vicinity and during leisure time you can enjoy the close proximity to cinemas, entertainment and beaches. The stylish neutrally furnished rooms are spacious, very comfortable and equipped with a range of amenities including Wi-Fi, satellite TV and mini bar. The onsite pool, fitness center and massage service are ideal onsite recreation and the large international restaurant serves a wide menu of tasty meals at great prices.

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Metropolitan Palace Dubai hotel reservations

The Metropolitan Palace Dubai is a luxury hotel, suitable for business travelers and tourists visiting Dubai. The hotel offers an enchanting blend of three different influences: traditional Arabic, magnificent exotic Eastern European and Asian.

Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai

Located adjacent to Dubai Marina directly on the famous Jumeirah Beach, the Oasis Beach Hotel is a 4 star property with 252 rooms. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly service allows guests to simply sit back and relax, whether on leisure or business. The Oasis Beach Hotel overlooks the Palm Jumeirah, the first installment of the palm island trilogy in the Arabian Gulf. Land view rooms overlook the Dubai Marina and thus the on-going construction that seems never to be interrupted. In case you have a light sleep, a sea view room is much in need as here everything is quite and peaceful. Recently, the property received an addition with the Oasis Beach Hotel Tower which has more up-to-date rooms that are more fitting for business guests or larger families

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Extraordinary Centaurus Pakistan 7 Star Hotel

According to Wikipedia the 7 star hotel is part of The Centaurus mixed development project involving over 6.5 acres of land in Islamabad's arterial corridor, called Blue Area. The whole complex includes the 37 story 7 star hotel, two 21 story residential towers, a 25 story corporate office tower, and a 5 story shopping mall. The complex will also have a parking lot to accommodate over 2,000 vehicles. The Hotel and the complex is designed by the British architect firm WS Atkins PLC and is estimated to cost 350 million dollars. A special feature of the building is its earthquake resilience level. As Islamabad is situated in a earthquake zone the hotel is designed to withstand an earthquake of up to 9.5 magnitude

Versace Plans Stylish Dubai Hotel

Hand-cut mosaics will line the floors of each individually designed flat. The communal spaces will have giant aquariums full of fish imported from the Red Sea, temperature-controlled flooring that stays at a constant 20C … and an underground car park with spaces large enough for your Roller or Bentley. There is also an ingenious underbeach cooling system to ensure you don’t burn your perfectly pedicured feet on your way down to the sea. “
And it gets better.
“Each residence comes equipped with everything from cushions and cutlery to water glasses and bed linen. The larger ones have a private cinema, a library and a sauna – and, in the case of the most expensive, their own mosaic-lined 26ft x 13ft pool, spa bath and outdoor terrace. About 90% of them have views of the creek that runs through the heart of Dubai; the remainder look out onto the manicured water gardens. “
Soheil Abedian, president of the Sunland Group, the Australian company developing the resort, even has the audacity to arrogantly show-off: “This is where you can eat from a plate that costs 0, then have a bath and emerge into a bathrobe that costs ,500. Living in a Versace condo is an experience only a privileged few will have.” The actress Kate Hudson will be one of them, having apparently bought a 2,210 sq ft flat for £2.23m.”

Best Honeymoon Destinations in USA - Part II

Honeymoon is the perfect time to know each other well. Hope you saw the part I of best honeymoon destinations in USA and I am glad you are continuing exploring the other top honeymoon hotspots in America. This list of great honeymoon places are not in any particular ranking and they are all absolutely great. You can find great food, great luxurious hotels and romantic things to do in all these places easily.

Sahara Star - Mumbai

Location. Located in central Mumbai, Sahara Star is near the airport and close to University of Mumbai, Juhu Beach, and Bandra Kurla Complex. Other points of interest are Powai Lake and Siddhi Vinayak Temple. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The property's full-service health spa has massage/treatment rooms. This 5.0-star property has a business …

Marriott hotel

There are two Marriott hotels in Pakistan situated at Islamabad and Karachi. Marriott is well known for the customer oriented approach. A common feature that Marriott hotels have is that it is located at the heart of the cities.

Avari Hotels

Avari Hotels is one of the big names of hotel industry in Pakistan. There are three Avari Hotels in Pakistan, two of them are situated in Karachi and one is in Lahore. Avari hotels offer 5 different types of rooms. Due to this variety it has become much popular in business community of Pakistan.

Sheraton Hotel

Sheraton is one of the well known hotel groups of the world. The group is famous for its superb hospitality and guest service. Sheraton Hotel is in Karachi. Important thing in Sheraton hotel is that its building is earthquake proof.

Sarena Hotels

There are seven Sarena Hotels in Pakistan ranging from 3 stars to 5 star hotels. Sarena Hotels has become much popular in the business community because of its economical rates. In Pakistan you will find Sarena Hotels in Islamabad, Faisalabad, Quetta, Swat, Gilgit, Hunza and Shikar Fort.

Pearl Continental Hotels

Pearl Continental is a preferred choice for discerning corporate and leisure travelers. It offers a variety of rooms, stylish restaurants and contemporary business facilities. Pearl Continental has established itself as an undisputed, premier business hotel. You will find 7 pearl continental hotels in Pakistan that are situated at Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Bhurban, Peshawar and Gawadar.