New Majestic Hotel, Singapore

New Majestic Hotel: This great example of a ‘heritage chic’ hotel blends the old with the new throughout its design. Each of the 30 rooms at the New Majestic Hotel have been custom designed by local artists in Singapore. The result is a hotel that is as much of a work of art as it is a place to stay when visiting the area. The interior features a wide-open floor plan and intricate details around every corner. Other cool aspects of this hotel include soft mood lighting in the bedrooms, freestanding copper tubs, and minimalist stylings throughout.

Passing reference: The Diamond Ring Hotel

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The Poseidon Undersea Resort

Location: Fiji, The Poseidon Mystery Island

Designer: Bruce Jones

Status: Under construction, will be completed by September 2008

Estimated project cost: $105 million

Cost per person: $15,000 per week

Our pursuit of unique spaces now goes straight 1,200-square feet under the sea in the lap of Poseidon undersea resort. The world’s first underwater resort will be ready by the end of next year with breathtaking coral reefs where you can literally immerse yourself.

Surrounded by 5,000-acre lagoon, the Bruce Jones’ Poseidon Mystery Island offers luxurious 550 square feet large suites.

Not only this, the Poseidon Resorts website says, ‘the first 1,000 guests will have their names permanently inscribed on two monuments one on the island, and one on the floor of the lagoon.’ Now, that’s incredible!

The Pentominium

 The Pentominium, in Dubai, is better known as an apartment building as opposed to a hotel. Even still, once it is complete the building will be the second tallest building dedicated to residential living in the world.

The project broke ground in 2007 and the anticipated date of completion will be in the year 2011. The complex will aim to provide luxury amenities, much like a hotel, including butler service, the use of luxury vehicles, and sailing trips.

Morgan Plaza Beijing

The Morgan Plaza is a super-luxury 7 star hotel under construction in Beijing, China. Although it was set to be finished last month’s, there has been no official confirmation of it completion yet but it definitely going to be completed in time for the Beijing Olympics. When completed it is rumoured to be possibly more luxurious than the Burj Al Arab and has been considered to be the official landmark of China, still in competition with the Shanghai World Financial Center.

The plaza will contain two pavilions, a temple, the world’s best Japanese restaurant and a 600 meter long corridor.

Apeiron Hotel

Apeiron Hotel is a design concept for a new 7 star hotel in Dubai. Developer and construction schedule have not been announced as of October 2007. The Apeiron Hotel would be the second 7 star hotel to be built in Dubai (The Burj Al Arab hotel was the first 7 star hotel). Designed by UK’s Sybarite Architects, the hi-tech futuristic hotel would feature a two-storeyed jungle at the top of the 28-storeyed building. The seven star hotel is an US $350 million project that would be 300m from the coast of Dubai. Access to the hotel is restricted to water and air only.

HOTEL STATISTICS: total floors: 28 (above ground), total suites: 438, suite sizes: 180m² - 750m², building height: 185m, gross floor area: 300,000m², site footprint area:26,500m², passenger lifts: 14, service lifts: 8, distance off shore: 300m (Building design is equally as powerful within a landlocked site), wind load factor: 350km per hour, structure: steel, reinforced concrete.
The hotel also contains private cinemas, luxury boutiques, conference rooms and restaurants. Other features will include an art gallery, shops, underwater spa & gym, an underwater restaurant. The hotel’s internal facade has louvers to prevent direct sunlight and will made up of solar cells as is the ribbon that frames the building that can generate some energy for the entire hotel. The 28-storey hotel environs will have an artificial crescent-shaped beach, private lagoons and a central lagoon with colourful coral reefs surrounding it.

Tameer Towers - Abu Dhabi Get its 7-Star Hotel

The ultimate in luxurious living and prestige has just been signed by Tameer holdings, one of the leading real estate companies in the region. The cascading skyscraper development will contain 4 residential towers, stepped villas and townhouses, a commercial tower, a 7-star-luxury-business hotel, a private marina and a vibrant canal promenade.

Tameer has contracted Gensler to design this project which has been estimated to be worth some AED 100 million. The whole project is expected to reach some AED 13 billion (which is around $3.5 billion).

Tameer Towers in Shams Abu Dhabi is located on Reem island and considered to be one of the most significant real estate developments in the city.

The developments centerpiece will be the 73-story Commercial Tower which will be diamond shaped. It hugs the canal and a pedestrian walkway at base level, while built up terraces will cascade into the marina and the canal at the same time.

Separate driveways are assigned to each elevated villa with private garden, great views, a terrace and swimming pool.

Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

The Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was named the worlds finest hotel in the middle east in 2007. Featuring some out of this world indulgence, staying in this hotel would be like stepping into thousand and one night.

Huge plush pillows, plasma TV, private butler service, laptops in each room, wireless Internet, private check in and much more will delight visitors to this splendid seven star hotel.

The Centaurus Hotel Islamabad

The $350 million, 7-Star Centaurus Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan will help to put this country on the map for international travellers once the project is completed around 2010.

The Flower of the East, Iran

Resembling a Flower as its name suggest, the luxury Persian seven-star hotel, ‘The flower of the East’ is located on Kish Island in Iran and is due to be completed by 2010.

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It is clear that the demand for luxurious living while on the road is very high and we are sure that this trend will continue to be strong. The Economist reported on the rise of the Gulf states on how their property boom seems to just keep going. It is therefore no surprise to see much of these seven star hotels appear in these countries.

Maya Hotel Floating Pyramid Island In Caribbean Sea

"The $209 million Maya Hotel located south of Cancun, slated to open in 2010. This pyramid-shaped hotel will float in the crystal clear Caribbean waters with the help of a new composite material, normally used in the defense industry, which is billed as six times lighter and ten times stronger than steel."

Dubai Underwater Hotel - Hydropolis

Amazing Hotels of the World

DUKES HOTEL

Hotel Features. This luxury hotel opens to a monochrome-tiled lobby with antique-style furnishings and upright armchairs. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk and concierge desk can help book transport and tours. There is complimentary access to the Health Centre, featuring a selection of beauty treatments and massages, an Italian marble steam room, and 24-hour fitness centre. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, while a porter/bellhop and a doorman/doorwoman will offer assistance. A limo/town car service is also available. Traditional British dishes are the speciality of Dukes Hotel's restaurant, The Dining Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Furnished with barrel- backed velvet chairs and gold-framed portrait paintings, the hotel bar is renowned for its martinis. Guests on business can take advantage of two meeting rooms and a conference room. Dukes Hotel also provides secretarial services and mobile phone rental. Guestrooms. Decorated in neutral tones, the 90 air-conditioned guestrooms are fitted with ornate dark wooden furnishings and contemporary-style fabrics in earthy tones. All are equipped with flatscreen televisions offering satellite channels, wireless Internet access, and DVD players and MP3 player speakers (on request). Luxury features include a turndown service, in-room massages (on request), bathrobes slippers, and complimentary newspapers. All rooms offer minibars, hair dryers, and complimentary bottled water.

One & Only Royal Mirage Beach Resort - Arabian Court

The One and Only Royal Mirage – Arabian Court, Dubai is designed as a ancient Arabian Fortress, facing Jumeira beach. It is set amidst 60 acres of landscaped gardens containing fountains, palm trees and pathways. The Arabian Court has a host of recreational facilities, and services to meet the needs of business persons. Rooms are impressive and large, and have been tastefully decorated.

The Ritz Carlton Dubai

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai is located on the prime white sandy beachfront of Jumeirah. Approximately 35 km from Dubai International Airport and 25km from the business and financial districts, the city's traditional souks and tax free shopping malls.The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has a total of 138 guestrooms, which include 87 Deluxe rooms and 38 Club Level guest rooms and 13 suites. All rooms and suites overlook the pool and garden area with private balcony or patio.

Burj Al Arab

Burj Al Arab is located in the Jumeirah Beach area of Dubai, 15 km from the main city centre and 25 km from Dubai International Airport. It is well served by taxis and has its own fleet of 10 chauffeur driven Rolls-Royces. In addition to a dining and living area, each suite has an office area complete with laptop, internet access, private fax, printer and copier. Hidden network of advanced technology - lighting, curtains and air-conditioning at the touch of a button.

Atlantis The Palm Dubai

Attraction is surely the 42 acres of water-themed amusement known as Aquaventure, the 11-acre Dolphin Bay, The Ambassador Lagoon with 100’s of marine species and the fascinating ‘Lost Chambers’. Accommodation is of the highest standard and restaurants are of course in abundance ensuring that this wonderland will surely delight and thrill world travellers for years to come.The Resort is situated approximately on the spectacular man made island of Palm Jumeirah.Dubai International Airport: 35kms, Emirates Mall – 15 min by car, Dubai City – 25 min by car. Compilsory Gala Dinner applies for every Guest For the eve of New Year !





Facilities
There are a total of 1,539 rooms and suites which all offer as standard: Views of eithIndividually controlled air-conditioning, Balcony,Tea & coffee service. making facilitieser Arabian Gulf or Palm Jumeirah,interconnecting doors, Safe, Minibar,Alarm clock with i-pod dock, Bath with separate shower,Hairdryer,Satellite TV, Iron and ironing board,Pillow menu,Bathrobes & slippers,High speed internet & 2 line phone,Turn down Aquaventure, The lost Chambers,Dolphin Bay, Extensive fresh and saltwater pools and lagoon exhibits,Water sports such as windsurfing, sea kayaking & dinghy sailing,The Avenues: 7,500sqm retail and entertainment complex, ‘Sanctuary’ nightclub, Hospitality lounge for arrivals and pre-departures,Business Centre,Covered valet parking,2 outdoor swimming pools (The Royal Pool and Zero Entry Pool),Nanny service (extra charge),Atlantis spa and fitness centre,Day spa,Hair and beauty salon,1.5km private beach,Four tennis courts,Running track.

Singita Sabi Sand & Kruger National Park South Africa

One of Africa's best properties: a resort of 5 lodges scattered around Kruger National Park and the adjacent Sabi Sand Wildtuin; thanks to the exceptional design, cuisine, and service, it sets the gold standard for safari chic.

Oberoi Udaivilas

Udaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Here, adorning the banks of Lake Pichola and standing witness to the historic City Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendour of a royal era. Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellished with decorative domes, hand painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artefacts create an ambience of regal splendour. An enchanting boat ride across Lake Pichola transports you to the ceremonial welcome that awaits you at resort. Rooms with terraces that open on to semi-private swimming pools present exquisite views and are a unique feature of Udaivilas. Magnificently decorated suites with private swimming pools and outdoor dining pavilions are exclusive retreats. Fine international cuisine, authentic flavours of Rajasthan or a quiet drink are all presented with views of the City Palace and Lake Pichola.