Five on Friday – Asia

Travel Daily’s latest round-up of hotel promotions and packages in the Asia Pacific region…

Swissotel Resort Phuket

Seasonal rates from Swissôtel

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is offering a range of special rates for the winter festive season. Effective immediately and running until 25 February 2013, guests staying a minimum of two nights could receive discounts of 20% on the best available room rates. The seasonal offer is valid for guests who book their rooms via the company’s website, through a travel agent or directly with the hotel. Rates are subject to room availability. For more information, visit www.swissotel.com.

Opening special at the new Days Hotel Singapore

The new Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park has released its special opening offer. The brand new 405-room hotel, which is due to open its doors in December 2012, is offering guests 20% off best available rate for stays from 1 January 2013 to 30 April 2013. Located in the Novena district of Singapore, the 14-storey hotel offers an all-day dining restaurant and a gym. For more information and reservations, please visit www.dayshotelsingapore or call the reservations hotline: 65 6808 6838.

'Winter in Venice'

Experience Winter in Venice at The Venetian Macao

The Venetian Macao has unveiled its festive season of attractions and shows, ‘Winter in Venice’, and is giving guests the chance to experience it all with a special accommodation package. The Titanic Package at The Venetian Macao starts from HK$1,798 (US$232) and includes two complimentary tickets to ‘Titanic The Exhibition’, a choice of two one-way ferry tickets from Macau to Hong Kong, or a gondola ride for two. Guests booking the Titanic Package from now until 13 January 2013, also come with a pair of complimentary ice skating tickets. Bookings can be made online at www.venetianmacao.com or via local travel agents.

Villa upgrades with X2

Thai boutique resort operator X2 is offering free villa upgrades. Guests booking at either X2 Kui Buri (Hua Hin) or X2 Samui from now until 23 December 2012 will receive a complimentary upgrade to the next villa category. Other benefits include a 10% discount on food & beverage, 20% discount at the X2 Spa and complimentary one time minibar replenishment. Rates start from THB4,840++ (US$158++) at X2 Kui Buri and THB5,450++ at X2 Samui for Deluxe Garden Villa with free upgrade to Deluxe Pool Villa. For more information and reservations, please visit www.x2resorts.com.

Opening rates at new Holiday Inn Krabi

IHG has officially opened the Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach, and has announced a special opening offer. The former Sala Talay Resort, which rebranded and reopened last week, is now offering introductory rates starting from THB3,400+++ (US$114+++) per room per night. The resort is also participating in the ‘Stay Happy-Go-Lucky’ promotion, offering 30% off hotel stays. This promotion is valid from now until 28 February 2013. For more information, visit www.holidayinnresorts.com/krabi.

By Mark Elliott, 23 November 2012, Friday 2:09 AM