The Peninsula, Bangkok
2006-10-24 16:51:54
333 Charoen Nakorn Rd.Bangkok, Thailand
Score: 92.10
39-floor tower with serene Asian-influenced interiors on the quiet Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River.
Competitive Edge: A fusion of old-world service with information-age technology...
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Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok
2006-10-24 16:51:54
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Rd.Bangkok, Thailand
Score: 86.58
Two-tower riverside complex with palm-fringed terraces and fine gardens.
Competitive Edge: Light-filled public spaces make for a relaxed beach-resort-in-the-city feel...
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Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
2006-10-24 16:51:54
250 Sukhumvit RoadBangkok, Thailand
Score: 80.20
Business-friendly high-rise near a Skytrain stop in the business district.
Competitive Edge: Casually chic rooms and public spaces in the heart of the city...
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers
2006-10-24 16:51:54
Siphya Rd., 2 Captain Bush LaneBangkok, Thailand
Score: 82.78
28-story hotel on the Chao Phraya River, near Chinatown.
Competitive Edge: Top-notch business amenities tailored for global travelers...
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Four Seasons Hotel, Bangkok
2006-10-24 16:51:54
155 Rajadamri RoadBangkok, Thailand
Score: 87.30
Understated low-rise (the former Regent) with tropical gardens and a large, lovely pool.
Competitive Edge: A hub for Thai high society, thanks to the buzzing restaurants Biscotti and Shintori...
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Sukhothai
2006-10-24 16:51:54
13/3 South Sathorn RoadBangkok, Thailand
Score: 88.48
Cluster of low-rises surrounded by gardens and lotus pools, in the business district.
Competitive Edge: Ed Tuttle's renowned design combined with superb service...
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Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai
2006-10-24 16:51:54
502 Mae Rim-Samoeng Old RoadChiang Mai, Thailand Location approximated
Score: 92.84
Thai pavilions and a great spa surrounded by rice paddies and tropical gardens, in the Mae Rim Valley.
Competitive Edge: World-class design delivers an authentic Siamese up-country atmosphere...
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Amanpuri
2006-10-24 16:51:54
Pansea BeachPhuket, Thailand
Score: 87.26
Former coconut plantation with teak pavilions on 77-acres of jungle headlands above a secluded beach.
Competitive Edge: The original Aman resort is still a standard-setter for luxe minimalism and pampering service...
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Banyan Tree
2006-10-24 16:51:54
33 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn RoadPhuket, Thailand
Score: 89.00
Cluster of Asian-style villas, each with a private garden, among the lagoons on Bang Tao Bay.
Competitive Edge: The romance of a small resort, combined with large-scale amenities and programs...
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JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:51:54
231 Moo 3, Mai KhaoPhuket, Thailand
Score: 88.50
Low-rise resort with 27 acres of tropical gardens.
Competitive Edge: Set on Mai Khao Beach?the quietest stretch of sand on the island...
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Sofitel Metropole
2006-10-24 16:51:54
15 Ngo Quyen StreetHanoi, Vietnam
Score: 83.17
1901 French-colonial landmark near the Opera House.
Competitive Edge: The city's best and most historic property...
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Ana Mandara Resort
2006-10-24 16:51:54
Tran Phu BoulevardNha Trang, Vietnam
Score: 86.09
Relaxed traditional Vietnamese-style property on a southern coast beach.
Competitive Edge: Down-to-earth stylishness, combined with a terrific spa and a great price...
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Kewarra Beach Resort
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Cairns, Australia
Score: 82.58
Laid-back property with bungalows set between the rain forest and beach.
Competitive Edge: An intimate, authentically tropical resort that won't break the bank...
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Hayman Island
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Score: 83.71
Refined private-island resort with beautiful pools, on a picture-perfect Coral Sea beach.
Competitive Edge: An extensive activities program, including trips to the reef...
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Lizard Island
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Score: 91.82
Exclusive private-island retreat of colorful clapboard buildings with modern interiors on 400 acres of national park.
Competitive Edge: Urbane, romantic setting with great snorkeling and diving...
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Langham Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:55
1 Southgate AveMelbourne, Australia
Score: 82.84
24-story hotel (formerly Sheraton Towers Southgate) on the south bank of the river.
Competitive Edge: Dramatic views throughout, combined with the excellent Chuan Spa...
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Crown Towers
2006-10-24 16:51:55
8 Whiteman St.Melbourne, Australia
Score: 82.04
Contemporary high-rise on the banks of the Yarra River.
Competitive Edge: Attached to the massive Crown Entertainment complex (casino, cinema, 40-plus restaurants and bars)...
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Park Hyatt, Melbourne
2006-10-24 16:51:55
1 Parliament SquareMelbourne, Australia
Score: 83.95
Discreet low-rise hotel with marble lobby, next to the Fitzroy Gardens downtown.
Competitive Edge: The most stylish and residential-feeling of the city's top hotels...
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Park Hyatt, Sydney
2006-10-24 16:51:55
7 Hickson Rd.Sydney, Australia
Score: 83.41
Refined, art-filled low-rise on its own harbor jetty in the Rocks district.
Competitive Edge: Superb, modern style meets excellent service...
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Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
2006-10-24 16:51:55
199 George St.Sydney, Australia
Score: 86.28
34-story building in the Rocks district, overlooking the harbor and the opera house.
Competitive Edge: All-around polish, from the business amenities to the excellent spa...
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Observatory Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:55
89-113 Kent St.Sydney, Australia
Score: 84.41
Sophisticated hotel with personalized service on a quiet backstreet near the Circular Quay.
Competitive Edge: An intimate, residential feel throughout...
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The InterContinental
2006-10-24 16:51:55
CNR Bridge and Phillip Sts.Sydney, Australia
Score: 80.95
Neoclassical former Treasury Building near the Circular Quay.
Competitive Edge: A location between the business district and the botanical gardens...
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Bora Bora Lagoon Resort
2006-10-24 16:51:55
VaitapeBora-Bora, French Polynesia
Score: 82.37
Rustic bungalows on the private island of Motu Toopua.
Competitive Edge: The Marü Spa, which has the region's best couples treatments...
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Hotel Bora Bora
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Point RaititiBora-Bora, French Polynesia
Score: 83.50
Exclusive cluster of Polynesian-style bungalows set among beaches and lagoons.
Competitive Edge: Bora-Bora's most stylish resort (claw-foot tubs, exotic woods), thanks to the Aman touch...
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Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort
2006-10-24 16:51:55
VaitapeBora-Bora, French Polynesia
Score: 80.87
Thatched-roof suites surrounded by tropical gardens. A new spa is opening soon.
Competitive Edge: Top-notch snorkeling and diving facilities...
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Intercontinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Point MatriaBora-Bora, French Polynesia
Score: 80.24
Peaceful collection of bungalows (formerly the Bora Bora Beachcomber InterContinental Resort) at beautiful Matira Point. Closed through June for repairs from a storm surge...
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Huka Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:55
Huka Falls RoadTaupo, New Zealand
Score: 91.00
Ultra-luxe North Island lodge on 17 wooded acres above the trout-filled Waikato River.
Competitive Edge: Bewitching mix of escapist luxury and a rustic setting...
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Fairmont Banff Springs
2006-10-24 16:51:55
405 Spray AvenueBanff, Alberta
Score: 83.40
Baronial Scottish-style castle at the confluence of the Bow and Spray rivers, a shuttle ride from skiing and town.
Competitive Edge: Banff's most historic property, with an excellent private golf course and easy access to skiing...
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Rimrock Resort Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:55
100 Mountain AvenueBanff, Alberta
Score: 83.02
Contemporary lodge built into the hillside, 700 feet up Sulphur Mountain.
Competitive Edge: An elevated location that offers extraordinary views of the park, and is steps from the natural Upper Hot Springs...
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Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
2006-10-24 16:51:55
111 Lake Louise DriveLake Louise, Alberta
Score: 85.91
Imposing 19th-century resort on the lake, in Banff National Park.
Competitive Edge: One of the world's most magical settings?surrounded by snowcapped peaks above a glacial blue lake...
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Post Hotel & Spa
2006-10-24 16:51:55
200 PipestoneLake Louise, Alberta
Score: 85.61
Quiet luxe lodge and cabins on the Pipestone River, five minutes from Lake Louise.
Competitive Edge: More intimate in feel than the region's large resorts...
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Opus Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:55
322 Davie StreetVancouver, British Columbia
Score: 81.22
4-year-old granite-and-glass hotel in fashionable Yaletown, close to downtown businesses and shopping.
Competitive Edge: 5 distinct décor stylesfrom subdued to retro-funkymake it the city's most design-driven hotel...
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Fairmont Waterfront
2006-10-24 16:51:55
900 Canada Place WayVancouver , British Columbia
Score: 81.26
Modern tower across the street from the convention center and cruise-ship terminal, minutes from downtown.
Competitive Edge: Expansive windows throughout deliver dramatic views of Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains...
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Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver
2006-10-24 16:51:55
791 W Georgia StreetVancouver, British Columbia
Score: 81.40
28-story high-rise attached to the upscale Pacific Centre mall.
Competitive Edge: Exceptional service and some of the city's largest rooms (Deluxes average 428 square feet)...
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Pan Pacific
2006-10-24 16:51:55
300-999 Canada PlaceVancouver, British Columbia
Score: 81.83
23-story hotel attached to the convention center and cruise-ship terminal.
Competitive Edge: Amazing waterfront views combined with abundant business facilities...
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Wedgewood Hotel & Spa
2006-10-24 16:51:55
845 Hornby StreetVancouver, British Columbia
Score: 83.99
Intimate downtown hotel, across from the courthouse and Robson Square.
Competitive Edge: Genteel ambience that's more old-world than Northwest...
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Fairmont Vancouver Airport
2006-10-24 16:51:55
3111 Grant McConachie WayVancouver, British Columbia
Score: 81.55
Sleek 14-floor glass tower above the international departures area of Vancouver International Airport, 30 minutes from downtown.
Competitive Edge: Super convenient for business travelers...
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Fairmont Empress
2006-10-24 16:51:55
721 Government StreetVancouver Island , British Columbia
Score: 80.60
1908 ivy-covered Edwardian landmark facing the harbor in downtown Victoria.
Competitive Edge: Victoria's best, most historic hotela grand homage to old Britannia...
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Wickaninnish Inn
2006-10-24 16:51:55
500 Osprey LaneVancouver Island, British Columbia
Score: 89.76
Casually luxurious cedar inn atop a rocky promontory on the island's remote western coast.
Competitive Edge: A magnificent setting, surrounded by a rain forest and the Pacific shore...
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Aerie Resort
2006-10-24 16:51:55
600 Ebedora LaneVancouver Island, British Columbia
Score: 89.77
Mediterranean-style villa set high in the island's southern mountains.
Competitive Edge: A stunning, secluded location that delivers 180-degree views of the Cascades and the Olympics...
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Sooke Harbour House
2006-10-24 16:51:55
1528 Whiffen Spit RoadVancouver Island, British Columbia
Score: 86.46
Charming clapboard inn overlooking a dramatic Pacific beach and the Olympic Mountains, 45 minutes from Victoria.
Competitive Edge: Chef Edward Tuson's inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine has made this a legendary food and wine destination...
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Four Seasons, Whistler
2006-10-24 16:51:55
4591 Blackcomb WayWhistler, British Columbia
Score: 85.71
Luxe rustic-style lodge (opened 2004) in the woods, 5 minutes via shuttle from the base of Blackcomb.
Competitive Edge: The freshest, most amenity-rich rooms in town...
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Fairmont Chateau Whistler
2006-10-24 16:51:55
4599 Chateau BoulevardWhistler, British Columbia
Score: 83.78
Grand chateau-style ski-in, ski-out resort with a private golf course at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain.
Competitive Edge: A quiet setting outside the hubbub of the village, but still within walking distance...
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Westin Whistler Resort & Spa
2006-10-24 16:51:55
4090 Whistler WayWhistler, British Columbia
Score: 81.60
Modern all-suite property next to Whistler Mountain.
Competitive Edge: Rooms that are like private slope-side apartments, with fireplaces and full kitchens...
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Keltic Lodge
2006-10-24 16:51:56
Middle Head PeninsulaIngonish Beach, Nova Scotia
Score: 83.40
Scottish-inspired retreat and inn on a rocky Atlantic promontory in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Competitive Edge: Seclusion in the coastal headlands with astonishing ocean views...
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Fairmont Chateau Laurier
2006-10-24 16:51:56
1 Rideau StreetOttawa, Ontario
Score: 83.88
1912 mansion, next to the National Gallery and Parliament.
Competitive Edge: Convenient location in the heart of the city's political epicenter, a short stroll from area attractions...
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Drake Hotel
2006-10-24 16:51:56
1150 Queen Street WToronto, Ontario
Score: 81.07
19th-century hotel with bohemian, artistic interiors near shopping and dining.
Competitive Edge: One of the city's most design-driven properties...
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Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
2006-10-24 16:51:56
21 Avenue RoadToronto, Ontario
Score: 83.80
Modern 32-story high-rise in a fashionable neighborhood.
Competitive Edge: Quintessential Four Seasons service on the company's home turf...
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H?tel St. Paul
2006-10-24 16:51:56
355 Rue McGillMontreal, Quebec
Score: 82.95
1900 Beaux-Arts building with modern, high-concept interiors, a 10-minute walk from downtown.
Competitive Edge: A high degree of intimacy, comfort, and serenity...
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Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
2006-10-24 16:51:56
1 Rue de CarrièresQuebec City, Quebec
Score: 84.99
Historic turreted castle in the Old Town.
Competitive Edge: The city's grandest hotel, right where you want to be...
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