Hot, Value-Added Packages at Regent International Hotels Will Cool Travellers’ Heels This Summer, With Many Available Throughout 2000

Regent International Hotels celebrates the halcyon days of summer with an assortment of hot summer packages at many of its Asian Pacific and United States properties. Leisure travellers can recharge and enjoy exceptional value along with the brand’s hallmark luxury and service, whether they choose to journey to the far corners of the Orient or the sidewalks of Wall Street and Beverly Hills. Packages are available at Regent International Hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Singapore, Taipei, Beverly Hills and New York throughout the summer, while some run through December 2000. All rates are based on double occupancy and are subject to tax and service charges. The following is just a sampling:

The Regent Bangkok’s “Best Buys” is tailored for those who can’t resist the fantastic bargains and extraordinary dining this exotic city offers. The package includes accommodations in an oversized Superior room; daily American breakfast for two; round-trip airport transfer via Mercedes Benz; welcome tea and daily fruit basket; and complimentary, 24-hour access to the health club and spa. The package is valid through December 29, 2000 and is priced at US$200 per room, per night, based on double occupancy. Additional nights are available at US$158 per night (double occupancy) and include breakfast. A two-night minimum stay is required.

Traditional Thai architecture, hand-painted silk ceilings, intricate artwork and glorious gardens grace this exquisite hotel, situated in the shopping heart of Bangkok.

Simultaneous indulgence for two describes The Regent Resort Chiang Mai’s four night “Lanna Spa Romance Package” package, tailored for couples. The package includes eight hours of spa treatments (four two-hour sessions for two persons) in a palatial double-treatment suite; candlelit dinner for two on one evening of guests’ choice (beverages not included); luxurious accommodations in a Mountain View Pavilion Suite; a full American breakfast daily; local fresh fruit and newspaper daily; a welcome drink, jasmine garland and cold towel on arrival; private round-trip airport transfers; and a complimentary spa gift. Treatments are inspired by ancient Thai rituals that incorporate herbs, spices and aromatic oils indigenous to the region. This package is available through September 30, 2000 and is priced at US$1,720.

The Regent Resort Chiang Mai, located in the lush Mai Rim Valley of Thailand, features stunning architecture and interiors and serves as a perfect embarkation point for visitors seeking to discover the unique culture and lifestyle of northern Thailand.

The Regent Hong Kong celebrates its 20th anniversary with its “Summer 2000 Celebration Package.” The package requires a two-night visit and offers a Superior Harbourview room; daily breakfast for two; and US$52 (HK$400) in hotel credit per two-night stay. The price of this package is US$260 (HK$2000) for single or double occupancy and is available until September 15, 2000.

The Regent Hong Kong’s “As You Like It Package” gives guests their choice of harbourview, as well as generous hotel credit (one of the package offerings). Guests may select from any category of harbourview accommodations and apply approximately US$130 (HK$1,000) per room, per day in hotel credit towards anything from meals and beverages to airport transportation, private spa services, telephone charges, laundry/valet services and goodies from the property’s Chocolate Café. Daily American breakfast for two is included in the price. Harbourview Rooms begin at approximately US$487 (HK$3800) per night, +13% tax and service. The “As You Like It” Package is available through December 30, 2000.

The Regent Hong Kong, in the heart of Kowloon’s prime shopping, business and entertainment district, has been cited by numerous travel polls as the world’s top hotel for business and leisure. Its unique waterfront location features panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island.

Travellers in love can ignite or rekindle the flame when they jet to Kuala Lumpur for The Regent Kuala Lumpur’s “Romance Package.” Available as a one- or two-night package, both include one or two night’s accommodations in a Deluxe room; butler service; a hand bouquet upon arrival; a buffet breakfast for two (daily); dinner for two (daily) at guests’ choice of the hotel’s five restaurants; and a 45-minute massage for two (daily) at the Health Club. The two-night package also includes a daily buffet lunch for two. The cost of the one-night package is approximately US$139 (RM$527). The two-night package is approximately US$238 (RM$907). The Romance Package is available through December 31, 2000.

A “Great Value” rate awaits those preferring to travel a la carte at The Regent Kuala Lumpur. The approximately US$66 (RM $250) per room, per night rate includes accommodations in a Deluxe room and complimentary access to the Health Club. This offer is available through December 31, 2000.

Rooms with sweeping views, five restaurants and bars, an outdoor pool and a 10,000 square-foot health club and spa are among the 468-room Regent Kuala Lumpur’s amenities. The hotel is set within the city’s Golden Triangle, the Malaysian capital’s commercial nucleus.

The Regent Mumbai treats its guests to a glorious weekend of great value in its “Weekend Package.” Included are daily breakfast for two, 24-hour personal butler service and roundtrip airport transfers. Available until September 30, 2000, the cost is US$175 per two-night (minimum) stay.

Named in Condé Nast Traveler's "Hot List" for its excellent service and extraordinary setting, The Regent Mumbai opened in June 1999. Sweeping views of the Arabian Sea can be seen from every guest room. The 508-room hotel is set on the tip of the historic Band Stand area of Bandra in Mumbai, India’s premier financial and commercial city. Additional attractions include a comprehensive health spa, lovely gardens, an outdoor pool and highly personalised butler service. Female butlers are provided for women traveling solo, on request.

The Regent Singapore’s “Great Value Package” offers Deluxe accommodations with an upgrade to an Executive Suite (based on availability); daily American breakfast; round-trip airport transfers; and complimentary dry cleaning and laundry service (for three garments per stay). In addition, guests making international direct dial calls will not receive a surcharge. Available through December 31, 2000, the package cost is approximately US$213 per room, per night.

Set in the city’s desirable Orchard Road area, a tranquil residential neighborhood just minutes from the city’s central business district, the 441-room Regent Singapore is extraordinary, in part, for its museum-quality collection of South-East Asian art and antiques.

The newly renovated Regent Sydney is offering exceptional value in the lead up to the Olympics, with a special rate of US$170 (A$294) inclusive of GST for a Harbourview Room. The offer is valid from now through September 4, making it the perfect time to visit Sydney without the crowds and attend the August sporting test events including the Athletics Test Event from August 16-20.

Designated as the “Official International Olympic Committee Hotel of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games,” The Regent Sydney will provide exclusive accommodation for the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Family during the Summer games.

After the Olympics, travellers to the city will be able to enjoy The Regent Sydney’s “Sample Sydney Promotion.” From October 3, 2000 through August 31, 2001, guests staying three nights will receive the fourth night complimentary. Rates begin at US$270 (A$400) per night including GST.

The Regent Sydney offers the most outstanding hotel location in the city at the juncture of the business and leisure districts. Ideally located in the historic Rock’s area, overlooking the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the hotel’s 531 luxurious guestrooms and suites provide breathtaking harbour and city views. At the sametime, it is literally a few steps away from the Central Business District.

Unprecedented savings in a locale that is close to the city’s business, shopping and entertainment district is what’s in store for travellers who select The Grand Formosa Regent Taipei’s “Summer Package.” Among its offerings are spacious, luxurious accommodations in a Deluxe room or a 25 percent discount on any alternative room category; a approximately US$10 (NT$300) discount voucher to be used at the hotel’s on-site duty-free shop; tea and fresh fruit daily; guest’s choice of newspaper daily; and use of the fitness centre and roof-top swimming pool. The package is available until September 3, 2000 and is priced at approximately US$166 (NT$5,100) for a Deluxe room or approximately US$175 (NT$5,400) for a Deluxe room with breakfast.

Featuring an excellent location, close to the city’s business, shopping and entertainment, The Grand Formosa Regent Taipei is also home to 10 of the city’s top international restaurants and lounges. From dim sum to Italian cuisine, seafood and prime U.S. steaks, guests will have a wide range of savory culinary options from which to choose during their stay.

The Regent Beverly Wilshire pays homage to love with its “Romantic Escape Package.” The package features Suite accommodations; champagne and strawberries on arrival; a special arrangement of roses; aromatherapy bath salts; and two fluffy terry bathrobes, personalised with monograms. Available through December 30, 2000, the package price is US$625 per room, per night, including tax and gratuity.

Visitors who are interested in the variety of entertainment and cultural activities that are in close proximity to The Regent Beverly Wilshire will want to purchase the hotel’s special “Millennium Medallion Package.” The package includes a two-night stay and value added amenities which include US$100 in credit to spend within the hotel or for VIP passes to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, access to a choice of local museums and galleries and a limited edition, commemorative collector’s Millennium Medallion. The special rate for this two-night package is US$1050, a savings of over US$600.

Also known as the “Pretty Woman” hotel for its role in the 1991 blockbuster movie, The Regent Beverly Wilshire is located in the heart of Beverly Hills, where Wilshire Boulevard meets fashionable Rodeo Drive. An extensive health club and full-service spa and an Italian villa-styled swimming pool are among its amenities.

The Regent Las Vegas is giving guests a reason to indulge with its “Summer Spa Retreat” package, available through August 31, 2000. The offer includes two nights superior accommodations, breakfast for two daily and two spa treatments (one facial and one massage), as well as daily complimentary use of the fitness centre. A two-night stay is required and the package is priced at US$299, based on double occupancy.

The Regent Las Vegas features two luxurious towers - The Spa tower, with 286 rooms and suites and The Palms tower with 255 rooms and suites - anchored at the south and west ends of the 54 hectare property, respectively. The resort’s 40,000 square-foot health spa, Aquae Sulis, a 50,000 square-foot casino, eclectic collection of restaurants and the 10 area golf courses offer guests a myriad of activities.

Travellers who think they’ve “been there and done that” just may discover how wrong they really are as The Regent Wall Street celebrates its first summer in Manhattan. Its “Been There, Done That!” weekend rate (arrivals on Friday or Saturday only) offers a greatly reduced nightly rate of just US$200 per room, or US$250 per room, including a full breakfast for two. Either rate may be combined with a variety of luxury tours, including a private yacht cruise with a champagne picnic, individual visits with contemporary artists, and exploring the culinary traditions of SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. The tours give Regent guests a sampling of the new energy emerging in Manhattan’s cornucopia of downtown neighborhoods. Tour prices begin at US$750 per person. The package is available through December 31, 2000.

The Regent Wall Street, situated in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, brings world-class hospitality to downtown Manhattan. Its Greek Revival exteriors, dating back to 1842, and its turn-of-the-century Renaissance style interiors, including 144 spacious, oversized guest rooms and suites, speak of opulence at every turn.