Sojourn Magazine Spring 2017

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NEW HOTELS WE LOVE
Compiled by Azhar Ahmad
Hilton Linzhi Resort, Tibet
The 220-key Hilton Linzhi Resort is Hilton’s first
property in the Tibet Autonomous Region,
standing atop 324ha of land between the
Himalayas and Yarlung Zangbo River. In-room
amenities include 42-inch LCD TVs, Wi-Fi and
oxygen supply equipment for guests who need
assistance acclimating to the hotel’s position at
3,000m above sea level. Facilities include four
F&B options, a heated indoor pool, 24-hour
fitness centre, spa, Kid’s Club, cinema, and
facilities for billiards, chess and karaoke. There
is 529m2 space for meetings, including a 231m2
pillarless ballroom and four boardrooms.
Ka Lam Retreat Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
Located 20km north of Vietnam’s Nha Trang, the
luxury retreat boasts 33 timber villas across five
configurations, most of which feature a private
pool except for the lead-in category Jungle Rock
Villa. All villas offer a separate bedroom and
bathroom with sofa bed, separate vanities and a
wooden bathtub. Facilities include three F&B
options, an infinity pool on the beach, art
museum, spa, gym and a Beach House event
space
Banyan Tree Jiuzhaigou, China
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has finally opened
the 209-key mountain retreat in Sichuan
Province. Amenities on-site include a spa, five
F&B options, karaoke rooms, an entertainment
centre for mahjong or board games, and a play
area for the little ones. Recreational facilities
include a gym, yoga facility, and an indoor and
outdoor swimming pool. As well, there are three
meeting rooms, one boardroom, a pre-function
area and a 610m2 Banquet Hall for business
events.
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