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WORLDHOTELS expands in The Americas with
exciting new affiliates in New York, Buenos Aires & Rio
(Hong Kong, February 24, 2009) – It’s “time for change” in the Americas,
as WORLDHOTELS announces expansion with three important new
affiliate hotels in the United States, Argentina and Brazil.
All joining as new affiliate hotels of the Deluxe Collection are The Empire
Hotel in New York, Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, and the newly restored
Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro.
Located on West 63 rd Street directly across the street from the lush
greenery of Dante Park, The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner
nestled between two New York City legendary landmarks – Lincoln Center
and Central Park.
With a total of 420 rooms and suites, The Empire Hotel has been a
historical part of the city for over 100 years and is newly renovated,
restoring the historic address to its former glory, complete with rooftop pool,
acclaimed restaurant and chic rooftop bar overlooking the city’s legendary
landmarks and unobstructed views of the Broadway and Columbus Avenue
gateway to the upper west side of New York City.
The Empire Hotel is fully equipped with wireless high speed internet and
offers unique indoor and outdoor venues for business and private events
with unparalleled views of the Hudson River, Lincoln Center, Central Park
and the city. The meeting space is designed in a mid century modernistic
style to complement the majesty of the Lincoln Center.
The Empire Hotel provides international travellers with four choices of
restaurants, bars and lounges. Lobby Bar is a hip and romantic outlet that
offers signature cocktails and an extensive selection of outstanding wines
and champagnes. Open seasonally May through September to the public,
The Pool Deck refreshes guests in the rooftop plunge pool with the warmth
of the sun and exclusive amenities. Its menu has refreshing food and
beverage options as well as spa services. Spread over 8,000 square foot
on the 12 th floor of the hotel, The Rooftop serves some of the hottest
cocktails in town and savory bites such as Lobster Rolls. Centre Cut’s
cuisine interprets the classics for a modern audience with nightly
performances. The restaurant serves an extensive assortment of
succulent “center cuts” of meat and fish in a contemporary style.

Hotel Madero is one of the best designed hotels in South America with a
more than 1 to 1 guest service ratio. Newly built 4 years ago, the hotel is
located in Puerto Madero and just 4 minutes from the center of the most
modern neighborhood in Buenos Aires, with easy access to the river,
historic attractions, and entertainment.
Each of the hotel’s 169 guestrooms and 28 suites features WiFi, work desk
with high-speed internet access, LCD television and deluxe mini-bar,
incorporating a Madero Spa & Health Club and state-of-the-art meeting
space for up to 350 guests.
The hotel offers 24-hour room service and 3 restaurants and bars, including
Red Resto, White Bar and Blue Sky Bar. Guests can enjoy a variety of
dining options with Chef Steven Jung’s creative menus accompanied by
prestigious Argentine wines from the exclusive private wine cellar at Red
Resto. White Bar serves business breakfast and snacks in the afternoons
and evenings. Blue Sky Bar opens in the summer and serves refreshing
juices and fruits on the rooftop terrace.
Hotel Santa Teresa in Rio de Janeiro is a historic hotel which has just
reopened following a three-year renovation. The hotel offers just 44
luxurious suites and rooms with private patios and terraces and spectacular
views over lush gardens to the city.
Its sophisticated tropical design splendidly evokes the culture and origins of
colonial Brazil using natural materials such as cotton and linen, coconut
and banana fibres, tropical woods, Portuguese tiles and burnt cement.
Highlights include the sumptuous LE SPA for pampering and rejuvenation
treatments, The Tereze, which offers “cuisine du mode” by executive chef
Damien Montecer and the atmospheric Bar dos Descasados, located under
the arches of what was once a slaves quarters with splendid sunset views
from the balcony.
“We are delighted to welcome these three affiliate hotels to our Americas
portfolio. We now have an even more extensive hotels network providing
a wide variety of hotels with character and unique identity for business and
leisure travellers visiting the Americas” said Roland Jegge, Vice President
Asia Pacific of WORLDHOTELS.
Fully focused on properties with character and distinction, WORLDHOTELS
now has almost 500 affiliate properties in more than 300 destinations and
70 countries worldwide.
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Note to Editors
About WORLDHOTELS:
• WORLDHOTELS is an exclusive collection of the world's most unique independent hotels.
Under the banner "Unique Hotels for Unique People", it now has almost 500 affiliate
properties in more than 300 destinations and 70 countries worldwide.

• For nearly 40 years, the company's mission has been to offer business and leisure
travellers easy access to a wide range of accommodation options with a strong emphasis
on hotels of character and distinction.
• WORLDHOTELS' guests benefit from an extensive portfolio of partnerships, including
frequent flyer programmes from 20 of the world's leading international airlines, including Air
France/KLM, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa.
• Through state-of-the-art distribution and technology and global marketing campaigns,
WORLDHOTELS gives independent hotels the collective strength of a strong, global hotel
brand whilst still allowing them to retain their strong individual character and unique identity.
ASIA PACIFIC Reservation Numbers:
Australia Toll free: 1-800-55 35 49 For groups: 61-2-9006 1088
China (North) Toll free: 10-800-650-8221 For groups: 10-800-6 50 00 87
China (South) Toll free: 10-800-2 65 82 21 For groups: 10-800-2 65 00 87
Hong Kong Toll free: 800-96 85 63 For groups: 800-90 85 95
India Toll free: 000-800-6 50 11 60 For groups: 65- 62 27 55 35
Japan Toll free: 0120-55 75 37 For groups: +81 3 6721 8141
Malaysia Toll free: 1-800-80 11 84 For groups: 1-800-80 15 86
New Zealand Toll free: 0-800-44 75 55 For groups: 61-2-9006 1088
Philippines Toll free: 1-800-16 51 01 67
Singapore Toll free: 1-800-2 27 66 26 For groups: 65- 62 27 55 35
South Korea Toll free: 080-747-10 00 For groups: 82-2-756 90 00
Taiwan Toll free: 00801-65 10 95 For Groups: 00801 651 423
Thailand Toll free: 001-800-65 66 04
For further information visit worldhotels.com.
Issued on behalf of WORLDHOTELS by Grebstad Hicks Communications.
For further information, please contact:
Grebstad Hicks Communications
Ms. Carol Kong
Tel: 852 2810 0532
E-mail: carol.kong@ghcasia.com
WORLDHOTELS
Mr. Roland Jegge
Tel: 65 6227 5535
E-mail: rjegge@worldhotels.com

The Empire Hotel occupies its own private corner nestled between two
New York City legendary landmarks – Lincoln Center and Central Park
Hotel Madero is one of top design hotels in South America, featuring 197
rooms and suites, full spa, indoor pool, state-of-the art meeting space,
and several chic bars and restaurants

Hotel Santa Teresa is one of the newest luxury boutique hotels offers 44
luxurious suites and rooms with private patios and terraces and
spectacular views over lush gardens to the city