Voting race still open in Awards.

• Position: Best Business Hotels In Asia Awards

Votes for the 2003 Best Business Hotels Awards in Asia continue to pour in, with the closing date for voting now changed to 1 October 2003.

That means readers have less two months to have their say on which hotels in the region are the best. Reader are urged to send their Votes in (using the coupon on page 14) as the Awards race is still wide open.

The Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards gala ceremony will now be held on 27 October 2003 at Shanghai's Grand Hyatt Hotel. The Awards ceremony was pushed back by a month to give participating hotels more time to recover from the SARS outbreak.

For more information about the ceremony, contact First Charlton Communications events director Rukita Ragg on 612 9955 6299 or e-mail rukita@charlton.com.au.

INDIA

The Grand New Delhi, New Delhi

Barakhamba Avenue, Connaught Place

New Delhi 110001, India

www.ichotelsgroup.com

The centrally located Grand New Delhi features the Law Club, offering special facilities for guests from the legal fraternity. Dining options are extensive, with a choice of eight restaurants and bars, and the hotel also boasts a variety of banquet and meeting facilities. Guests are accommodated in one of 444 rooms and 53 suites.

The Oberoi Grand, Calcutta

15 Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Calcutta, India

www.oberoihotels.com

The deluxe historic hotel boasts classic Victorian architecture, and is situated in the main business and shopping district of Calcutta. The Oberoi Grand has 250 rooms, as well as a banquet hall and three meeting rooms for business needs Conference and event facilities cater for up to 1000 guests.

The Oberoi, Bangalore

37-39 MG Road, Bangalore, India

www.oberoihotels.com

The Oberoi, Bangalore, comprises of 158 rooms and suites. Dining choices range from traditional Indian to French. A fully equipped business centre caters for the working traveller, as well as banquet and conference facilities. There is a 24-hour personalised butler service operating on all floors.

The Oberoi Towers, Mumbai

Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021, India

www.oberoihotels.com

The landmark Oberoi Towers is positioned on the edge of the Arabian Sea. The 600 room tower offers banqueting facilities ranging from intimate to 1500-guest receptions. Business travellers are supported by a 24-hor business centre, equiped with state of the art technology. There are also a range of restaurants.

Taj Lands End, Mumbai

Band Stand, Banda (west)

Mumbai 400 050, India

www.tajhotels.com

The Taj Lands End hotel comprises of 300 rooms and suites, all affording extensive views of the Arabian Sea. The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre. Business facilities at the hotel are extensive, and there are also several restaurants and bars for less formal meetings without stinting on elegance.

Taj Bengal, Calcutta

34B Belvedere Road, Alipore

Calcutta 700027, India

www.tajhotels.com

The Taj Bengal in Calcutta features a huge atrium lobby with a distinctive vertical garden. Guests have a choice of 299 rooms, including 13 suites. The working traveller is catered for with a fully-equipped business centre. State-of-the-art technology available includes broadband wireless internet services.

The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai

Apollo Bunder, Mumbai 400 001

Maharashtra, India

www.tajhotels.com

The distinctive Taj Mahal Hotel sits on the water-front in the midst of Mumbai's prime commercial and shopping hub. The 582-room hotel is the last word in grand luxury, and also boasts 10 popular restaurants and bars. Conferences and meetings are catered for with 11 event rooms.

Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi

Sardar Patel Marg,

Diplomatic Enclave

New Delhi 110021, India

www.tajhotels.com

Located 10 minutes from the city centre, the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi has an attached large convention facility. There are also a range of business facilities available, including a business centre. The 421 rooms, which include 40 suites, are fitted out with internet connectivity and international direct dial telephone.

Taj West End, Bangalore

55 Race Course Road, Bangalore 560 001

Karnataka, India

www.tajhotels.com

Surrounded by gardens, the Taj West End hotel overlooks wooded glades and pathways. The small establishment boasts 129 rooms, as well as a 24-hour business...