Ten years later Westin hotels is still the best in bed


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Ten years later, consumers and critics agree – Westin Hotels & Resorts is still the best in bed.  Westin Hotels turned the travel industry on its head and sparked a hotel bedding revolution with the 1999 launch of the Heavenly Bed®: an icon that inspired countless imitators ignited the hotel-bed wars and jump-started the hotel retail phenomenon.  In the decade since, more than 75 million guests have tucked themselves into Heavenly Beds at Westin hotels around the world including Presidents, Hollywood royalty and professional athletes and more than 30,000 beds and 100,000 pillows have been sold.  The sumptuous, Heavenly Bed has grown from cult favorite to well-loved classic, and Westin has expanded Heavenly into a full-lifestyle brand, with similarly luxurious offerings for the bath, the baby, and even the dog.  Today, Westin announces a five-month global celebration of this momentous anniversary, and unveils plans for new additions to the growing Westin “Heavenly” family.
2009: THE YEAR OF HEAVENLY
Westin’s commitment to wellness and a good night’s sleep is as strong today as it was 10 years ago and the brand’s five-month Heavenly Celebration will bring a little bit of “heaven” to guests and consumers around the world. Throughout 2009, Westin will introduce several new additions to the Heavenly product line and host Heavenly White Sales and experiential events in high-profile locations worldwide.  From Beijing to Boston, every one of Westin’s 169 properties and more than 29,000 employees will participate in the celebration with special events, Heavenly promotions and giveaways.
The brand will also recognize the hard-working room attendants who’ve kept the luxurious multi-layered beds beautiful over the years, and will also offer meeting-planner incentives around the Heavenly theme.
THE BEGINNING
Ten years ago, Westin received a wake-up call from travelers, who said in a survey that the most important service a hotel can offer is a good night’s sleep. Westin spent more than $30 million to create the perfect night’s sleep and introduce 52,000 new Heavenly beds in its 39,500 guest rooms, becoming the first hotel brand to take sleep seriously.  In fact:

• There are now more than 97,000 Heavenly Beds in over 65,000 Westin guestrooms worldwide.
• Westin jump-started the hotel-retail phenomenon after receiving hundreds of inquiries from guests who wanted to know where they could purchase their own Heavenly Bed.
• The company has sold more than 30,000 Heavenly Beds, 100,000 pillows, 32,000 sheets, and 13,000 shower heads to consumers hoping to bring home the Heavenly experience. Items are sold through a partnership with U.S retailer Nordstrom and online at www.westin.com/eustore.
• The Heavenly Bed was such a success that every major hotel brand followed suit with the development of signature beds-affecting more than 5 million hotel beds across the globe.

“Westin’s custom Heavenly Bed forever changed the hotel industry’s bed offerings 10 years ago; and we are extremely proud that today the bed and the Heavenly lifestyle brand continue to grow,” commented Nancy London, Vice President, Global Brand Management, for Westin Hotels & Resorts.  “Since we launched the bed in 1999, we’ve strengthened our commitment to bringing a little bit of Heaven to our guests through new retail items and innovative programming-a rewarding mission that has earned Westin tremendous trust and loyalty.”
A GROWING BRAND
Following an overwhelming guest response and unmatched media attention, “Heavenly” soon became synonymous with “Westin.”  Over the next 10 years, Westin introduced several additions to the Heavenly portfolio, including the Heavenly Crib in 2000, Heavenly Shower in 2001, Heavenly Dog Bed in 2002 and Heavenly Spa brand in 2008.
After introducing the bed that changed it all, Westin continued to look for other ways to strengthen its commitment to guests‘ wellness, pledging to “help guests feel better when they leave than when they arrived.” Wellness-inspired offerings introduced over the past decade included several more industry firsts: the high-performance WestinWORKOUT program and runWestin (a series of running concierges, maps, and amenities) in 2005; Breathe Westin (a commitment to a smoke-free environment) and signature White Tea scent in 2006, and a SuperFoods menu in 2007. Westin once again made waves last year with the unveiling of The Concept Room at The Westin Chicago River North: a hotel-room laboratory aimed at minimizing sleep deprivation and jetlag through a series of exclusive, high-tech gadgets (www.ehotelier.com)

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Tips To Find Cheap Hotel in Thailand

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Hotel prices and resort costs are a significant part of most travel budgets.
A source for resort and hotel reviews
Hotel Location
Yes, that hotel on Patong Beach in Phuket is going to cost more than a similar hotel in Pattani. Great beaches, good food, quiet.
Some examples would be: swapping that Bt 5,000 room in Phuket for a 4 star hotel overlooking the Mekong River in Nakorn Phanom at Bt 850.
Rack rate is a hotel term that represents the price for rooms that is published in directories, guides and their brochure.

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Timing
For most popular areas of Thailand, seasonal rates vary significantly. Off season hotel room rates can be 75% lower than high season prices. Traveling off season can allow you to save money or stay in significantly better hotels and resorts.
Stop by your favorite search engine and search “Thailand hotels”. Watch for recommendations on which hotel booking sites are reliable and which should be avoided.

Stop off in a cyber cafe and book a room. Ask for a student discount, business discount or senior discount. Business Discounts
Hotels will often offer a business discount.
Suites are probably the last rooms a hotel will book. Sometimes a hotel in Thailand which still has rooms available will discount suites even more than standard rooms. Checking Hotel
Rooms
Inspecting Hotels First, don’t be shy about asking to see the rooms. Thais are generally fastidious and the hotel room should be clean. If you take a fan room, check for bug screens or you may be swatting and scratching all night.

Underwater hotel to open soon in Dubai

A new hotel off the coast of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf is set to lure tourists this summer and for years to come.  What appears to be torn from a science fiction novel is in fact a reality: an underwater hotel. The $490 million Hydropolis Undersea Resort, roughly the size of London’s Hyde Park, is set to open its doors later this month. Lying sixty feet underwater, the self-acclaimed 10-star hotel will present guests with 220 bubble-shaped Plexiglass fitted suites, within a submarine compound.

Resting on the Jumeirah Beach, an automatic train will carry guests from dry land through a 515-meter long tunnel underwater into the hotel lobby. While primarily under water, two domes—one a concert auditorium and the other a ballroom—will penetrate the Gulf’s blue surface. Adding to the ballroom’s grandeur is a retractable roof allowing for the hotel’s guests to enjoy open-air events with the backdrop of Dubai’s coastline and skyline.

http://www.menareport.com/en/business/248166

Luxury and Style Hotel in Medan

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Grand Swiss-Belhotel Medan, a 5 star-hotel, is managed by Swiss-Belhotel International. The Hotel is situated in the heart of the central business district and within close proximity to Polonia International Airport. The hotel is adjacent to Cambridge condominium and shopping mall

242 exclusive rooms and suites offer the perfect blend between luxury and modern design. All rooms are equipped with bath up and separate shower. IDD telephone line, TV, mini bar, broadband internet access, coffee or tea maker, comfortable beds . Room categories are Deluxe, Superior Deluxe, Grand Deluxe, Suite and Presidential Suite
The food and beverage facilities include Swiss-Cafe International Restaurant, Rendez-vouz lounge, The Edge Restaurant, The View music lounge, 14 meeting rooms and also spa, business center and swimming pool available for the guest .
For Reservation
Phone : (62-61) 457 6999, Fax : (62-61) 457 0606
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Central Hotel Dublin

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Established in 1887, Dublin’s Central Hotel is aptly named, designed by Richard Millar and William Symens of Kildare Street and built by Ross & Walpole. The entire hotel is made from reinforced cast iron which was a super structure with an outer skin and inner skin, which was unique in its day. Located in the heart of Dublin, the hotel has completed its room refurbishment in early 2008.
Features include 70 rooms ensuite, direct dial telephone, flat screen colour television with 10 channels in all rooms, wifi in all public areas and most bedrooms. Our Refurbishment has seen the introduction of duvets, brand new bathrooms & new soft furnishings throughout.  The hotel’s restaurant, bars and private dining facilities make this an ideal location for the corporate traveller. Secure car parking at reduced nightly rates is available locally.
The hotel is situated one block from Trinity College, the Book of Kells, Temple Bar, Grafton Street and Dublin Castle. We are also within walking distance of  Saint Patricks Cathederal, ChristChurch, Grafton Street, home of the famous Bewley’s Cafe, and Saint  Stephens Green.Not too far away is The Guinness Hop Store and on the far side of the Liffey is The Jameson Distillery.
The now operate a strict Non Smoking Policy throughout the hotel.