Large hotels that cater to the needs of businessmen are often located near shopping districts and business centers. The best hotels are usually accessible to entertainment centers, historical tourist sites and convention centers. Between the top two rated business hotels in the world, room amenities and rates would be as follows:
1. Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo, Japan
Located on the top 14 floors of the Shinjuko Park Tower, overlooking the city of Tokyo, the Kanto Plain and Mount Fuji, stands this imposing hotel. The site is within walking distance of the Nishi Shinjuku park, train station, and Skycrapers City. They have different rooms that meet customer needs ranging from: Park – Twin, De Luxe, View and Suite; Governor’s Suite; Diplomat Suite – King and Twin, Tokyo Suite to Presidential Suite.
Room rates range from $455 for Park Twin rooms to $1,566 for Park Suite Twin rooms. These rates are for the prepayment method and will be higher if paid on arrival. There are several room packages on offer for business travelers. These would include: Monday-Friday withdrawal ($552); Awaken Package ($577 to $1,687); Park 360 $625 to $1,735; Relaxation and Stay ($672 to $1,700) and Taste and Stay Package ($713).
Basic amenities would include: 24 hour concierge service; plasma tv with cable and satellite connections, DVD and VCR; high speed internet access. data port, streaming video on demand; speakerphone with dual lines, voice mail and mobile phone service; safe in the room and other amenities such as: coffee maker, air conditioning and temperature control, wet bar, stereo system, shoe shine and laundry service, hair dryers, morning newspaper and welcome amenities, among others.
2. Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, in the center of Dubai’s bustling commercial district, are two equilateral architectures showcasing graceful elegance and world-class buildings. The tower features a 400-bedroom facility that connects directly to a podium with shopping malls. Modern architecture meets high technology to give customers the freedom to have a workplace with the most up-to-date IT conveniences.
There are several types of rooms to choose from. Rates will depend entirely on the amenities and type of room being used. For the business person, the best available rate for a Club Premier room is $354 per day. At this price the amenities would include: the usual hotel amenities plus wireless internet access, lounge and mini bar. Room rates are $218 to $2,397 per day for the royal suite.
The Jumeirah Emirates Towers, with 350 meters and 52 floors, is one of the tallest buildings in the world. It is served by 17 elevators that travel at a speed of 7 meters per second. This imposing structure has more than 15 restaurants, lounges and bars for business conferences or other events. Other business services include: 17 meeting rooms with high-tech facilities.
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There are other hotels that are considered among the best business hotels in the world. Among these would be: The St. Regis in Shanghair, China; Raffles in Singapore; The Peninsula in New York; The Ritz Carlton in Chicago, Oberoi in Mumbai, The Shilla Seoul in Korea; Park Hyatt in Tokyo and many others. A businessman’s choice would depend entirely on the amenities he needs and, ultimately, on his travel budget.