dividing rule 60 Thompson - A Thompson Hotel - UNITED STATES

Set in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo District, 60 Thompson is a luxury driven lifestyle hotel designed by the famous Thomas O’Brien reflecting the 1950’s rhythms of metropolitan New York and translating them into a modern scale of intimate glamour. The play of light versus dark makes each area of the hotel a model of chic, sexy and simple restraint. Its furnishings and amenities provide indulgent comfort and be sure to enjoy a meal in Kittichai where the contemporary design creates the perfect atmosphere for enjoying an array of Thai cuisine. Each room offers a range of beautifully packaged items, from Frette linens and robes to bathroom apothecary by Fresh to the latest state of the art DVD and CD players. Pantries are stocked with gourmet items from New York’s Dean & DeLuca. Designed with a modern eye the penthouse loft duplex has a private garden deck where you can enjoy a private, uninterrupted view over New York. The A60 rooftop bar also provides unparalleled views over downtown Manhattan, a spectacular vista in the evenings. The bar is popular with members and guests alike where you can sample some of the finest cocktails in the capital.

Rooms
100 spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites with marble baths, luxurious bed and bath linens by Sferra and endless treats around every corner.

Leisure
With a 24hr concierge for any last minute plans and a well equipped fitness centre you will not be short of leisure options. For the evenings Thom bar provides a refuge from the city streets with seductive cocktails and a luxuriously designed lounge.

Dining
From the creators of New York’s renowned Indochine and Bond Street restaurants, Chef Ian Chalermkittichai offers a cutting edge take on contemporary Thai cuisine. David Rockwell has created a modern interpretation of poised, Thai-inspired design which is simply stunning.

Meeting facilities
A number of unique spaces can accommodate everything from a private dinner to a party of 300. Options include a 560 square stunning lobby and a duplex penthouse with a two-storey ceiling, marble fireplace and private roof deck.

Location
Set in the heart of Manhattan’s SoHo district, 60 Thompson is just 7 km from LaGuardia Airport.

Thompson Beverly Hills - A Thompson Hotel - UNITED STATES

The brand new Thompson Beverly Hills perfectly blends the philosophy of California Modernism with touches of authentic exotic materials, inspired by the non-directional furniture movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Sleek and modern furnishings with warm textural woods and leathers create a stylish, luxurious experience. Thompson Beverly Hills is home to 107 sophisticated rooms including 15 Suites; a signature Thompson Suite and an elaborate eighth floor Penthouse Suite. The contemporary platform beds are covered with the finest Sferra linens. Gorgeous marble bathrooms are complete with FRESH products. The Lobby Lounge and the “members only” only rooftop bar complement the modern and chic sensibility of the hotel while the rooftop pool and cabanas add to the gorgeous 360 view of Los Angeles and the hillsides. The perfect spot for a cool drink in the warm evening air. The hotel is just steps away from the famous Rodeo Drive, its exclusive shops and the renowned sights of Beverly Hills.

Rooms
The hotel boasts 107 guestrooms and suites, including a Thompson Suite and Presidential. Sleek and modern furnishings blend with warm textural woods and leathers to create a stylish and luxurious experience. Contemporary platform beds are covered with the finest Sferra linens. Gorgeous marble bathrooms are complete with FRESH products.

Leisure
The Lobby Lounge and “members only” only rooftop bar complement the modern and chic sensibility of the hotel. State-of-the-art fitness centre complete with the newest cardio machines are located just below the pool level with floor to ceiling glass offering inspiring views.

Dining
Bond Street Restaurant combines exceptional new Japanese cuisine with a European and Asian influence. The ambience is trendy and casual yet elegant.

Meeting facilities

Location
Thompson Beverly Hills is perfectly nestled along Wilshire Blvd and only steps to the famous Rodeo Drive. The hotel is surrounded by outdoor cafes, restaurants and exclusive shopping.

Royal Cliff Beach Resort - THAILAND

Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya in a 64-acre lush tropical private estate overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Siam, the beautiful award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort offers a choice of four 5-Star hotels each with its own distinct style and ambience: from cheerful and vibrant to secluded and tranquil – the choice is yours. With ten of Pattaya’s best restaurants, dining here is like embarking on a tour of the world’s finest cuisines, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and European dishes. You can even try your own hand at preparing fabulous dishes at the Resort’s School of Thai Culinary Arts where three hour long classes are regularly available. The Royal Cliff Beach Resort offers a myriad of leisure facilities, the only thing to decide in the morning is exactly how to fill your time – with its five swimming pools, exclusive beach, seven floodlit tennis courts, two squash courts, two spas, jogging trail, fitness centre with sauna and steam room facilities, games room, private catamaran and 4-hole putting green – the choice is endless.

Rooms
All rooms are spacious and recently renovated in a chic, modern Thai style. The suites provide a tropical ambience with a large beachfront balcony offering stunning sea views. High speed wireless Internet access in all rooms and public areas.

Leisure
The Cliff Spa offers a full range of health and beauty treatments or try and recreate some of the dishes from the fabulous restaurants at the Resort’s School of Thai Culinary Arts.

Dining
The Larn Thong and Terrace offers an elegant setting with panoramic views serving Thai regional cuisine and Thai classical dance shows, while the refined Chrysanthemum Palace is the perfect choice for elegant Chinese dining and Cantonese specialities.

Meeting facilities
Three ballrooms and 54 meeting rooms and the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall cater for up to 7,600 delegates.

Location
Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya the Royal Cliff Resort is just a taxi ride from Bangkok Airport.

Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel - NETHERLANDS

Dating from 1818, the historic Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel was originally a bathing house, expanding over the years to incorporate the hotel and at one point, a concert hall. Its beautiful, imposing exterior is a landmark on the beachfront of The Hague, home to the Dutch Royal family and the International Courts of Justice. With beautiful sea views, sand dunes on the doorstep and the cultural and historic sights of The Hague within easy reach, this is an ideal location for exploring this delightful region. Through the years the Steigenberger Kurhaus Hotel has welcomed guests such as Audrey Hepburn through its doors – it is easy to imagine rubbing shoulders with these style icons in the chic, elegant interior of the hotel. Enjoy delicious gourmet fare under the spectacular domed glass roof of the Kurzaal Restaurant or indulge in a drink at the Kurzaal bar, where the Rolling Stones once performed. With a tradition of offering health treatments dating back to the 19th century, the adjacent Kuur Thermen Vitalizee Spa is the ideal place to be pampered.

Rooms
253 luxurious rooms and suites, with spectacular views from the balconies.

Leisure
Visit the adjacent Kuur Thermen Vitalizee Spa for ‘Dead Sea Floating Baths’, Thalasso therapy, saunas and plunge baths. Make the most of the hotel’s spectacular location and take in the sea air with a walk along the beachfront.

Dining
Dine in style underneath the beautiful glass dome of the Kurzaal Restaurant, or try the Kandinsky Restaurant for exquisite modern haute cuisine with a beautiful sea view.

Meeting facilities
19 rooms have been equipped to cater for up to 2,500 attendees.

Location
Just 25 km from Rotterdam and less than an hour by road to Amsterdam and the Schiphol International Airport, this is an ideal location.

dividing rule Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa - MALAYSIA

An idyllic heaven of old charms, Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Spa is located on one of the finest beaches in Langkawi and set in 30 acres of lush, tropical gardens. Inspired by and architecturally designed in the style of a traditional Malay village dating hundreds of years ago, the chalet bungalows are beautifully and intricately carved in timber. Together with its relaxed and tranquil style, Meritus Pelangi is the ideal destination for a vacation of calm away from city life. The Teratai Spa is the perfect indulgence for those seeking blissful relaxation where you can surrender yourself to an Aromatic body massage, Swedish, Thai and Indonesian body massages, Therapeutic Hot Stone massage; foot massage, Yin and Yang Meridian Massage, manicure and pedicure treatments as well as variety of relaxing baths. For the more active, try your hand at yachting, catamaran sailing, squash, archery or enjoy a snorkel or fishing trip in the azure waters. If you fancy a more al-fresco experience enjoy a treatment on the beach by masseurs who specialise in aromatherapy, shiatsu and reflexology treatments. Meritus Pelangi also offers a wide array of exceptional and delectable cuisine ranging from Thai cuisine, Asia delights and a seafood barbeque on a raised platform over the sea.

Rooms
350 air-conditioned guestrooms in 51 clusters of elegant wooden chalets facing the pool, sea or lake for splendid views from every angle.

Leisure
Lie back and relax on the beach or by the pool or enjoy the variety of watersports on offer including catamaran sailing, windsurfing and yachting.

Dining
Amidst these heavenly settings is a wide range of gourmet delights ranging from Malay traditional cuisine to authentic Chinese and Thai dishes as well local BBQ delights of fresh seafood on the beachfront.

Meeting facilities
There are five function rooms accommodating up to 1,000 delegates. A banquet team is on hand and the extensive gardens make this a perfect setting for an outdoor event.

Location
Set within acres of vibrant landscaped gardens the Pelangi is just 8 km from Langkawi International Airport.

Terminal City Tower Hotel - CANADA

The post-modern Terminal City Tower Hotel stands high above the heart of downtown Vancouver, right on the doorstep of the city’s busy harbour, and just moments away from all the main tourist attractions, designer shops, art galleries and theatres. The hotel’s 60 rooms and suites, from the 8th to the 12th floor, take advantage of the hotel’s great height, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, harbour and breath-taking mountains beyond. The hotel is situated within the prestigious Terminal City Club, Vancouver’s most exclusive downtown business club boasting extensive leisure facilities. Hotel guests have full access to all areas of the Club including a peaceful reading room, two elegant restaurants, a world-class billiard room and a relaxing games room for playing cards or mah-jong. In line with it’s ‘clean-living’ non-smoking policy, the Club also has one of the most extensively equipped fitness centres to be found anywhere in Vancouver where guests can swim, workout or even play squash. It is the Club’s relaxing environment, providing a peaceful contrast with the exciting, non-stop attractions of the city outside, that gives this hotel its unique charm. However, seasonal skiing is minutes away whilst golf is nearby during off season.

Rooms
Guests can stay in the 60 air-conditioned rooms and suites which offer high speed Internet access. All feature floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious parlours allowing en-suite dining for four, and breakfast bars.

Leisure
The fitness centre features a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, three squash courts, an expansive gym, personal trainers, billiards, saunas, and a range of massage treatments.

Dining
The Club Dining Room serves West Coast inspired cuisine in an elegant setting. The all day Grill Restaurant offers less formal dining and seasonal barbecues on its deck terrace. The TC Lions Pub seeks to recreate a genuine pub atmosphere with many draught beers available.

Meeting facilities
Ten meeting rooms accommodate up to 350 delegates.

Location
Located on West Hastings Street in the heart of Vancouver’s shopping and entertainment district. Vancouver Airport is 15 km away.

The Harbour Hotel & Residence - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Located in the prestigious Dubai Marina development, The Harbour Hotel & Residence offers staggering views of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah and across the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf. The multi-million dollar project offers luxurious, fully furnished suites backed by five-star service in this stunning hotel. The hotel offers guests a welcoming haven to relax and unwind, providing a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city life, and a distinct ‘home away from home’ atmosphere. The on-site 24-hour deli, Counter Culture, complete with bakery will ensure you can enjoy the smell of fresh bread every morning. You can fully relax at the Timeless Spa where natural products are used to create a true Arabian experience. Either dine out at one of the worldclass restaurants or have the chef come to you.

Rooms
261 luxurious and fully-equipped suites, complete with kitchen and all with Internet access.

Leisure
Play the world-class golf courses, enjoy the various watersports, work out in the on-site gym or simply relax in the Timeless Spa.

Dining
The two restaurants, Azur and The Observatory, serve exceptional cuisine and the fabulous views over the Gulf are not to be missed. A chef in-room service is also available.

Meeting facilities
Meeting rooms to cater up to 14 people, complete with all the latest technology and high speed Internet access. The business centre has a secretarial and PA service on request.

Location
Located 35 km from Dubai Airport between Dubai’s premier Marina and the stunning coastline, with unobstructed views of the Gulf and the Palm Jumeirah.