The Okura Garden Hotel is ideally situated in Shanghai’s prestigious shopping and business district at the center of the city. Originally the site of the French Club, which was completed in 1926, the 33-story hotel combines contemporary design with the elegance of the former club. With a private 30,000-squaremeter garden, the entire facility radiates a rich culture, while paying homage to the past. The 10 sophisticated function rooms are the perfect settings for meetings, conferences or banquets, the 492 well-equipped guest rooms offer an immediate sense of relaxation, and personalized attention exemplifies the hotel’s five-star rating.

Recognized as a piece of the city’s cultural heritage, the building is protected by the Shanghai government. Looking back on its history offers insight into the valuable memories of the past. Thanks to its origins, it showcases the most popular and fashionable styles from the 1920s and ’30s. The building was used by the U.S. Army and later, an indoor swimming pool was built at the site of the current Cocktail Lounge Oasis in the 1940s.

Harmen Dubbelaar, President and General Manager of Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai; Regional General Manager – China; Managing Corporate Executive Officer of Hotel Okura Company Ltd.  |  © Hotel Okura 

The Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai   |  © Hotel Okura 

302 rooms and suites, the Club Millésime Business Lounge, lavish venues that accommodate every genre of event – from intimate gatherings to conferences and weddings, as well as the edition of Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s signature So SPA, So FIT, Salon and a serene open-air pool, make this luxury hotel a haven for both business and leisure travelers.

The culinary artists at Sofitel Mumbai BKC pay tribute to the world of Gastronomy and Wine by combining diverse flavors and textures to create the art of ‘Bon Goût’, with five innovative dining options serving culinary delights from around the world. The elegant French luxury hotel presents to its guests 4 decadent restaurants to indulge at –

Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s all-day dining, Pondichéry Café offers guests a relaxed, epicurean extravaganza with its extensive multi-cuisine buffet and well-lit open spaces that add to the glowing atmosphere.

Artisan – Épicerie, Pâtisserie, Chocolaterie; is an outlet for those looking for an informal French meal amidst charming recreated French interiors.

Tuskers – Vegetarian Dining Bar; a specialty restaurant for the selective vegetarian eaters is the only 5-star restaurant in India with a separate vegetarian kitchen wherein the food is prepared by an Indian Maharaj.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC’s award winning signature outlet, Jyran – Tandoor Dining & Lounge, features the cuisine of the poets and warriors as it serves delicious Northwest Indian Frontier Province cuisine that are meticulously paired with fine Gin spirits, as the outlet is home to Mumbai’s only Gin Bar.

Sofitel Mumbai BKC  |  © Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sofitel Mumbai BKC Lobby  |  © Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Sofitel Mumbai BKC – SoSPA – Golden Drops of Luxury  |  © Sofitel Mumbai BKC

The resort offers 163 guest rooms and suites, two dining choices, a gym, and five different function rooms & meeting spaces for business and conventions. Guests can enjoy the contemporary earthy hues of the rooms, further complemented by the relaxing view of the beach and the azure pool. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, refrigerator, chiropractor-approved mattresses, bathrooms with hot and cold showers, and high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access.

Enjoy the sunset while dining al fresco or cap the day with friends, colleagues or family over wine and great food at Salt Restaurant & Bar. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, BE Resort Mactan offers the perfect moment and place for visitors and locals.

BE Resort, Mactan is a perfect haven for travelers who wish to explore the rich history of Lapu-Lapu City and experience its seaside beauty.  BE Hotels & Resorts is owned and managed by Cebu-based property developer Enrison Land, Inc. (ELI), a family-owned corporation that shares the values of Filipino excellence for global recognition.

BE Hotels & Resorts also operates a luxury, awards-winning BE Grand Resort in Bohol, one of the best quiet & tranquil luxury hideaway resorts in Southeast Asia. An addition to the BE brand is BE Residences, an exclusive enclave of luxurious condominiums with resort-inspired amenities right in the heart of Cebu City.

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The Polish National Opera at Teatr Wielki, Warsaw, has been producing works by renowned Polish composers, including Fryderyk Chopin, for over 200 years now.

“Just as Japanese culture has inspired the European arts, many Japanese tourists come to our performances to discover and experience the European and wider international repertoire,” explained Dąbrowski.

The company invested a significant amount of capital in creating a whole new Japanese bathhouse. The new architecture is a modern, asymmetric version of a Japanese emperor’s courtyard, with a large pool at its architectural heart. Here you can bask in the warmth of the indoor and outdoor Japanese hot spring baths, pamper yourself with soothing spa treatments and enjoy relaxing activities.

Photos provided by: Yasuragi

Envisioned by Mr. Lawrence Ho, Co-Chairman and CEO of Melco Crown Entertainment, and personally created and directed by the world’s greatest showmaker Mr. Franco Dragone, “The House of Dancing Water” combines entertainment elements from both East and West.