For Immediate Release

Latest News from The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd.
New Member Hotels
A Round-up of New Members and Timely Packages
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has accepted the
following new member hotels:
The Chedi, Muscat is an exclusive resort on the Boushar beachfront, 30 kilometers from
the center of Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman. The 151 rooms and suites overlook
either the Indian Ocean or the mountains of Muscat. The Restaurant, serving
continental, Thai and Indian cuisines, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner; the Serai
Pool Bar and Chedi Pool Bar offer lunch and dinner. The hotel also has two swimming
pools, a spa and fitness center.
The newly opened Grand Regency Hotel is located in the prestigious Al Saad area of
Doha, Qatar. With 192 rooms and suites, it provides the latest in amenities and comfort
for international travelers. Restaurants include Grand Gourmet, serving an international
buffet; Tanjia, offering Moroccan cuisine; and Chopsticks, featuring Chinese fare. The
hotel can accommodate meetings of up to 80 people.
Opened in 2002, the Parkview Hotel is situated in the Chang’an section of Dongguan,
People’s Republic of China, just 20 minutes from Shenzhen International Airport. With
383 rooms and suites, the hotel offers spectacular views of the Pearl River Delta and
Lotus Mountain. Dining options include Parklane Café & Grill, Chiba Japanese
Restaurant, Chie Chow Garden, and Kapok Cantonese Restaurant. Six meeting and
banquet rooms accommodate groups of up to 550 people.
The Mayfair Hotel & Spa is just minutes from downtown Miami, Florida, in Coconut
Grove, a hip neighborhood known for its energy, restaurants and nightlife. Each of the
179 suites offers a private terrace and spa tub, as well as the latest technological

amenities. Guests can savor Asian-influenced cuisine in Ginger Grove Restaurant, or
relax over cocktails in The Lotus Garden. Jurlique Spa is ideal for exceptional
pampering. For conferences and social functions there are eight rooms accommodating
up to 240 people.
The 364-room Kahala Hotel & Resort, in the prestigious Kahala residential area of
Honolulu, Hawaii, overlooking both Diamond Head and Koko Head, is an idyllic getaway
for visiting celebrities and royalty alike. For dining, guests enjoy a variety of options:
Plumeria Beach House for American cuisine, Tokyo Tokyo, The Veranda, Hoku’s for
seafood, Cabanas Seaside Grill, and Honu Bar & Terrace. Other notable features
include Spa and CHI Fitness Center and the famous Dolphin Lagoon with six Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins. Seven meeting rooms can accommodate up to 390 people.
The Leading Small Hotels of the World has added the following property to its roster:
Totally renovated in 2005, Convento do Carmo Hotel is located in the Pelhourinho
district of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. The 79 rooms and suites of this former 16 th -century
convent offer an ideal blend of classical elegance and contemporary amenities.
Conventual restaurant serves both American cuisine and seafood specialties. Health
club facilities are complemented by the Shishindo Spa and an outdoor pool. Banquets
or meetings of up to 300 can be accommodated in two function rooms.
A Royal Visit
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, a member of the monarch family of
Dubai and chairman of the airline Emirates, became the first guest to stay in the new Sir
Stamford Raffles Suite in the Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg. The official
ceremonies for the inauguration of the daily Hamburg-to-Dubai flight took place on
March 6, 2006, and the Sheikh then continued to Berlin to visit ITB, the world’s largest
tourism fair.
Renovations Completed
The Langham Hotel, Auckland has completed its multi-million dollar refurbishment
creating arguably New Zealand’s most elegant and luxurious five-star hotel. The NZD12
million project has involved the total transformation of the hotel’s 410 guest rooms,
including new furnishings and décor creating an opulent and elegant atmosphere.
Packages and Promotions
Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris, France
Summer Delight valid from July 15 to August 21, 2006. Based on a two-night minimum
stay, rates start at EUR 605 per room, per night, and include:
• Daily continental breakfast
• An “Alco Mist” cocktail for two and champagne once during the stay in Le Bar
• With a three-night stay, guaranteed upgrade to next room category
Please refer to booking code PKGP09.
The Merrion, Dublin, Ireland
Dirty Boots Trek through November 25, 2006. Based on a two-night stay, and priced at
EUR 385 per night, single or double ocupancy, the offer includes:
• Garden wing accommodations
• Full Irish breakfast daily
• One-day outing in the Wicklow Mountains with picnic lunch, followed by a stop at
a pub
• Use of hiking boots and rain gear
Please refer to booking code PKGDIR.

Grand Hotel Europe, St. Petersburg, Russia
Transfer Package valid until December 31, 2006
Grand Hotel Europe makes your arrival easy with this offer, which includes:
• Elegant accommodations
• Arrival transfer from the airport
• Full buffet breakfast
Rates as low as USD 506 per night, double occupancy; USD 488 per night, single;
depending upon the season. Tax is additional.
Please refer to booking code PKGTRI
Lausanne Palace & Spa, Lausanne, Switzerland
Aveda Spa Package valid until December 31, 2006. Based on a seven-night stay, this
pampering week includes:
• City-view accommodations
• Breakfast and choice of table d’hote lunch or dinner daily
• A selection of twelve 50-minute spa treatments during the course of the stay
• Access to the fitness center, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna
The rates are CHF 1313 per room, per night, double occupancy; CHF 767 per night,
single. Please refer to booking code AVEDA7.
Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa, Knysna, South Africa
One More Night until August 31, 2006. Stay four consecutive nights for the price of
three. Rates as low as ZAR 2775 per night, double occupancy, ZAR 2617.50 per night,
single. Please refer to booking code LOFF34.
Carlisle Bay, St. Mary’s, Antigua
Chill Out Week Offer, valid until November 3, 2006. Based on a seven-night stay the
offer includes:
• Accommodation in a Beach or Ocean Suite
• Full breakfast and afternoon tea daily
• Choice of lunch or dinner daily at Indigo on the Beach, or East
• Complimentary water sports and tennis
• Two introductory yoga/Pilates classes per week
• Up to 2 children aged 2 to 15 years sharing parents’ suite
Rates are USD 675.71 per night, double occupancy; USD 527.86 per night, single.
Please refer to booking code PKGP01.
Please note: All programs and packages listed above
are subject to availability.
Discounts and special offers cannot be combined.
Local taxes and service charges are additional.
Certain restrictions may apply.
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more
than 430 of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas, and is the operator of www.lhw.com – the online
source for your luxury lifestyle. As the largest international luxury hotel brand, the company maintains
offices in 24 major markets across the globe.
Since 1928, the company’s reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands
of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.
High resolution images of member hotels are available for downloading at WWW.LHW.COM. For reservations
and information, visit WWW.LHW.COM or telephone toll-free from the USA, Canada, Puerto Rico and the US
Virgin Islands, (800) 223-6800.
Contact: Karen Preston, Public Relations Manager
Tel: (212) 515-5631
E-mail: kpreston@lhw.com
May 2006