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SOUTH KOREA

COEX Inter-Continental Seoul

159 Samseong-Dong

Gangnam-Gu

Seoul 135-975

South Korea

www.ichotelsgroup.com

Located in the Korean World Trade Centre Complex, the COEX Inter-Continental is only 400 metres from the Grand InterContinental Seoul. Guests can take advantage of services and facilities at either hotel. There is a choice of 650 rooms and suites, and seven food and beverage outlets.

The Grand Hyatt, Seoul

747-7 Hannam-Dong

Yongsan-Ku

Seoul 140-738

South Korea

www.hyatt.com

The Grand Hyatt Seoul is set on historic Mount Namsan amid 18 acres of waterfalls and gardens. All of the 602 guest rooms and suites afford views of the mountain or the Han River. Other features include a well-equipped business centre and impressive recreational facilities.

Grand InterContinental Hotel, Seoul

159-8 Samseong Dong

Gangnum-Gu, Seoul 135-732

South Korea

www.ichotelsgroup.com

Guests of the Grand InterContinental Hotel have convenient access to the Korea World Trade Centre complex, the country's one-stop business destination. The hotel offers 530 guest rooms and suites, as well as 15 food and beverage outlets. Business travellers are supported by a full range of relevant services and facilities.

The Ritz-Carlton Seoul

602 Yeoksam-dong

Kangnam-ku, Seoul 135-080

South Korea

www.ritzcarlton.com

Situated in the thriving commercial and residential district of Kangnam, the Ritz-Carlton, Seoul is minutes away from the Korea World Trade Centre. The hotel features a dramatic six-storey atrium-style lobby, leading up to the 410 rooms and suites. Conference and meeting facilities include seven rooms and four theatres.

The Shilla Seoul

202 Jangchung-Dong 2-Ga

Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-856

South Korea

www.shilla.net

Set in 10-acre Sculpture Park, The Shilla Seoul has 508 rooms equipped with wireless internet/email services. The hotel has a strong focus on business facilities and services, including a business centre fitted out with the latest technology, supported by secretarial services.

The Westin Chosun, Seoul

87 Sokong-Dong

Chung ku, Seoul 100-070

South Korea

www.starwood.com

The Westin Chosun has 453 rooms and suites, which claim to be the largest rooms in Seoul, all recently refurbished. The hotel also features a new business centre, as well as seven meeting rooms. Dining options are varied, with eight restaurants to choose from.

TAIWAN

Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei

Taipei Metro

201 Tun Hwa South Road Sec 2

Taipei 106, Taiwan

www.shangri-la.com

Located next to Taipei's largest shopping centre and 10 minutes from the Taipei World Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel towers above the city. There are 422 guest rooms and suites, and a range of function rooms. The largest is the Grand Ballroom, catering for up to 400 guests.

Grand Formosa Regent Taipei

41 Chung Shan N Rd Sec 2

Taipei

Taiwan

www.grandformosa-taipei.com.tw

Surrounded by parks en the city's main boulevard, the Grand Formosa Regent Taipei is at the hub of activity. The 538 rooms and 60 suites all offer maginet internet TV and three telephones with two IDD lines. Business travellers are supported with executive club services and facilities.

Grand Hyatt Taipei

No 2 Song Shou Road

Taipei 110, Taiwan

www.hyatt.com

The Grand Hyatt Taipei, which sits adjacent to the World Trade Centre, is at the heart of New Taipei. Accommodation consists of 856 guest rooms and suites, while dining options extend to six restaurants. A full range of business features are available, including a reference library.

The Ritz Landis Hotel Taipei

41 Min Chuan E Road Sec 2

Taipei, Taiwan

www.landistpe.com.t...