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Warm Your Heart at Regent International Hotels

Valentine's & Other Special Offers Available at Properties Worldwide

 

Those looking to escape to paradise for a memorable experience with their loved one this Valentine's need look no further than Regent International Hotels. A variety of hotels in Regent’s worldwide portfolio are offering romantic getaways for Valentine's and beyond. With richly appointed accommodations, exceptional service levels, outstanding cuisine and distinctive local ambience among the hallmarks of Regent International Hotels’ “Luxury For All The Senses®,” couples are sure to find the perfect setting for an intimate rendezvous of the heart.

The Regent Sydney

Perfect for couples with a heart of gold - and a bank account to match - The Regent Sydney is offering the “Romance Downunder Valentine’s Package,” available throughout February 2002 and priced at US$25,000. The truly decadent five-night offering includes the following:

Round-trip, First Class airline travel for two, with sleeper service where available, from anywhere in the United States to Sydney, Australia

Round-trip airport limousine transfers in Sydney

Five nights accommodation in the palatial Presidential Suite

Champagne and flowers upon arrival

Two premium tickets to the opera

Dinner for two on the roof of The Regent Sydney with private entertainment provided by a string quartet

Two tickets for the Bridge Climb on Sydney Harbor Bridge

Romantics with a less expansive budget will enjoy the Sample Sydney package, featuring a fourth night free when preceded by three paid nights. The accommodation-only package represents excellent value with rates beginning at US$204 (A$408 inclusive of tax) per night until December 2002. Guests must mention the Sample Sydney promotion at the time of booking and present a Sample Sydney certificate upon check-in. Certificates are available through travel agents or toll free reservations.

The Regent Chiang Mai Resort and Spa

There is no other resort on earth that can match the romantic ambiance of The Regent Chiang Mai Resort and Spa in northern Thailand. From authentic architecture and stunning landscaping in keeping with the ancient Lanna Kingdom to the intimate nooks of the resort’s expansive grounds which are discovered anew with each couples’ stay, the resort is the ultimate backdrop for honeymoons and other affairs of the heart. Those staying over Valentine's will find chocolates and roses to accompany the following Romance Package, available through March 31, 2002 and priced at US$1,394 double occupancy (subject to tax & service charge and currency exchange rate fluctuation):

Three nights/four days in a luxurious Mountain View Pavilion Suite (additional nights available)

Private round-trip transfers

Welcome drink, jasmine garland and cold towel on arrival

Full American breakfast daily at Sala Mae Rim restaurant

A bottle of chilled wine in-suite

Three-course candlelit dinner for two (excluding beverages)

Herbal aromatic steam treatment for two in a private spa room

Complimentary use of the Tennis & Health Club

Daily local fresh fruit and newspaper

The Regent Wall Street

For those looking to celebrate Valentine's the weekend before or after, The Regent Wall Street in New York, is offering a Downtown Renaissance package on Friday evenings. Priced at US$375 per night for a Deluxe Room or US$425 per night for an Executive Suite (exclusive of tax and service charge and subject to availability) throughout 2002, the package offers:

Luxurious accommodations

Dinner for two on Friday evening at 55 Wall, including a bottle of wine

Breakfast in bed on Saturday morning

Opportunity to extend the package with a Friday night stay

The Regent Mumbai

Love -- and exotic elegance -- is in the air at The Regent Mumbai. The richly appointed luxury hotel, located in Mumbai (Bombay), India welcomes guests this Valentine’s Day with a “Regent Valentine Package.” Priced at US$245 per night (excluding tax) and available February 11 - 17, the package offers the following:

Luxurious accommodations in a Deluxe Oceanview Room

Complimentary airport pick-up or drop-off

A beautiful arrangement of fresh seasonal flowers, chocolates and a bottle of wine upon arrival

An elaborate dinner amidst the romantic ambience of Lands End Café on Valentine's night

Dinner credit worth US$50 for dining at other restaurants on other evenings

A complimentary Swedish massage at The Regent Health Spa & Fitness Center

Buffet breakfast at Lands End Café while enjoying the spectacular sunrise over the Arabian Sea

Two bottles of mineral water per day

24-hour butler service and access to The Regent Health Spa & Fitness Center

Early check in / late check out

The Regent Singapore

Sweethearts will delight in The Regent Singapore’s Romance Package. Located at the tip of Orchard Road near the tranquil Botanic Gardens, the hotel is perfectly situated in this cosmopolitan city. Priced at SGD$290 (approximately US$165) exclusive of tax & service for Deluxe Room accommodations or SGD$450 (approximately US$256) exclusive for an Executive Suite, the offering is available from February 1 - 17 and includes the following:

Luxurious accommodations for one night (extra nights are available)

Complimentary breakfast for two (either in-room or at Capers restaurant)

Hand bouquet of fresh cut roses presented upon check-in

Complimentary heart shaped chocolates, champagne and strawberries

Set of Bvlgari personal care amenities

In addition, the hotel’s Bed & Breakfast package, available year-round, offers Deluxe Room accommodations and daily buffet breakfast for SGD$275 (approximately US$156) per night Sundays through Wednesdays and SGD$255 (approximately US$145) per night Thursday through Saturdays. These rates are subject to tax and service charge.

The Regent Bangkok

Luxury and romance await at The Regent Bangkok, centrally located in the prime shopping and entertainment area of this thriving city. As one of the very finest hotels in Asia and indeed the world, The Regent Bangkok offers an exotic, sumptuous haven for couples. Valid February 8 - 18, 2002, the Valentine’s Special is priced at US$195 per room, per night for Deluxe accommodations and US$250 for a Junior Suite. Tax and service are additional. It includes:

Complimentary upgrade to next classification of room (Deluxe to Junior Suite; Junior Suite to Superior Suite)

Private airport transfer one way (or both ways on stays of two nights or longer)

Daily breakfast at Biscotti

Flower arrangement & chocolates in room

Welcome Jasmine tea served in room upon arrival

Daily fresh fruit, newspaper & morning coffee/tea service

24-hour use of the Fitness Centre and pool facilities

Two suits pressed complimentary upon arrival

Regent International Hotels has established a global leadership position in the luxury hotel and resort industry by offering premier locations, elegant facilities and personalized service to the world’s most discerning travelers.

Regent International Hotels has embarked on a selective expansion program under the stewardship of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide which owns the rights to develop and manage The Regent brand. Twelve Regent hotels and resorts are located throughout Asia Pacific, Central Asia, the United States and Europe, including The Regent Schlosshotel Berlin, which joined Regent in January 2002. Hotels are currently being developed or under construction in Boston, Malta and Rocquebrune, France. Regent Hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Beverly Hills, California are managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Toronto, Canada.