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Banyan Tree Hotel extends its branches into Laos

grand luang prabang

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its new hotel, The Grand Luang Prabang.

Located a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Mekong river in Luang Prabang, Laos, the Grand Luang Prabang is the second hotel Banyan Tree has opened in the city after the Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel in 2005.

The hotel is a must-see for any history buff as the 59,000 sq/m estate of Xiengkeo Palace was home to nationalist hero and former Prime Minister Prince Phetsarath Ratanavongsa.

Located along the Mekong River, the 75 rooms offer views of stunning mountains and luscious gardens to create an aura of peace and serenity.

To celebrate the grand opening, the Grand Luang Prabang has launched a spring offer, the ‘Sense of Warmth’ package.

For HK$1,087 per night, guests will be checked into a Deluxe River View room and enjoy a daily breakfast for two and signature cocktails for two. As if that wasn’t enough, guests will also participate in a traditional alms giving ceremony.

Children under the age of four can stay for free. Kids between the age of four and twelve will receive complimentary breakfast and all other meals will be 50% off.

Click here for more information about the Grand Luang Prabang.

Treat your canine companion to afternoon tea at Hotel Sav

If you want to treat your beloved pooch then a Hong Kong hotel has an extra special way to spend time with your favourite doggy. Until April 30, Hotel Sáv is hosting ‘Woof at Sáv Afternoon Tea’ so dog lovers can spend time with their precious pet. Owners will enjoy a scrumptious tea, including signature treats of truffle cheese with honey pear and apricot jam, an eye-catching rainbow cupcake and a lychee rose raspberry mini éclair.

For your canine companion a special Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) veterinarian–approved mini-tea menu has been carefully designed to ensure that the treats are both healthy and delicious. Dishes include egg frittata with diced green pepper, black fungus and tomato; minced lamb with vegetables; pumpkin flaxseed dog sticks (to aid healthy hearts) and an apple muesli cupcake.

As well as pampering your pooch, there’s also a designated outdoor area for doggies to explore and scamper with other pets.

The tea is also for a good cause; part of the proceeds from the event will go to SPCA in connection with ARTĒ Madrid, which will design jewellery and donate a portion of the profits to the organisation. An ARTĒ pop-up shop will be selling its limited release collection at the hotel during the tea and guests are invited to peruse at leisure.

Holiday Inn Golden Mile hosts star-studded event for new-look lobby

The Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Tsim Sha Tsui has unveiled its new-look lobby to bring the hotel into a new era.

Created by Design Worldwide Partnership, the makeover has turned the lobby into a bright, vibrant and extremely inviting space.

One major change that is instantly identifiable is the removal of the grand staircase and the expansion of the lobby space, which now includes a lounge and activities area for guests waiting to check-in.

Along with the calming colours, the twisting lighting feature — inspired by the legendary dragons of Hong Kong — added a touch of class and grandeur.

Numerous celebrities and renowned glitterati of Hong Kong attended the event, including actor Michael Wong, actress Candy Lo and Aron Harilela, chairman and CEO of Harilela Hotels Hong Kong.

The new-look lobby is the final step in a series of renovations the hotel has made over the years as they previously refurbished their 621 rooms, three restaurants and bar to infuse Chinese and Hindu culture as the designs were based on traditional Feng Shui and Hinduism.

Park Lane Hong Kong refurbishes for tech-savvy travellers

To keep up with super-connected travellers, the Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel recently unveiled its refurbished executive rooms, executive lounge and function rooms.

All 68 executive rooms at the Park Lane, which is located in the heart of Causeway Bay, have been redesigned with wireless internet access, bed-side media hubs, high-definition TVs and DVD players.

The rooms have views of Victoria Harbour, Victoria Park and the city.

Also, to make life a little easier for executive travellers, guests enjoy exclusive check-in and check-out and complimentary use of the meeting room for two hours daily.

The hotel has been rolling out a series of renovations since 2013.

The Park Lane also has the SKYE bar on the 27th floor, with a swanky outdoor deck that features a futuristic illuminated bar and lounge chairs.