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DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane, Laos
The 188-key DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane is about a 15-minute drive from Wattay International Airport and a half-hour drive from the high-speed Vientiane Railway Station.
The hotel features three dining outlets, rooftop pool, fitness centre, and over 550m2 of event spaces.
The hotel is ideal for accessing various attractions such as That Dam, an iconic stupa in the heart of the city centre, the Presidential Palace, and Sisaket Temple. It is also near the financial district.
Avani Ratchada Bangkok, Thailand
Avani Ratchada Bangkok features 402 rooms, and a 169m2 presidential suite which includes a dining room that seats eight guests, a cocktail bar, and a private sauna.
Within the hotel are restaurants, lounge, grab-and-go outlet, pool bar, swimming pool, gym, spa, and 11 versatile event venues.
Just steps away is the vibrant Ratchada district, known for its night markets, including the Jodd Fair Market and Huai Kwang Market, as well as Thailand Cultural Centre, Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, Fortune IT Lifestyle Mall, and Central Rama 9.
Avani Ratchada Bangkok offers seamless connectivity with the city via Phra Ram 9 MRT Station and proximity to the Airport Rail Link and BTS Skytrain.
Novotel Nara, Japan
Situated along the Saho River, known for its cherry blossom trees, Novotel Nara is just an eight-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station and a five-minute cab ride from Nara Station.
There are 264 guestrooms, including executive suites, all-day dining restaurant that features organic and locally sourced dishes, a social lounge, rooftop terrace, fitness centre, two banquet spaces, and a wellness lounge with a children’s area.
The hotel is also close to the city’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Dorsett Changi City Singapore, Singapore
Dorsett Changi City Singapore takes over the former Capri by Fraser, Changi City, located in Changi Business Park. The hotel is adjacent to the Expo MRT Interchange station and guests can look forward to seamless connectivity to both Changi Airport and the city.
Dorsett Changi City Singapore offers 313 rooms ranging from 32m2 to 70m2. Each room features a kitchenette, an integrated living area, and an en-suite bathroom. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, gym, restaurant and laundrette facilities.
