| The picture the word 5-star hotel paints is one of | | | | as a variety of specialized cuisine on the menu for |
| absolute luxury and elegance. Rooms with spectacular | | | | breakfast, lunch and dinner. |
| views, royal treatment, fine dining and exquisite | | | | In house Shopping is another luxury aspect of 5-stars. |
| service. May it be for business or pleasure when | | | | Boutiques, gift shops and shops carrying the best |
| staying in a 5-star you expect every need catered | | | | designer labels in clothes, perfumes, jewelry and |
| for and every whim satisfied. | | | | nick-knacks is a must. |
| 5-Star Personal Luxury | | | | 5-Star Business luxury |
| Luxury means absolute gratification of body mind and | | | | For a business-man luxury means that with the all the |
| soul. | | | | above mentioned luxury facilities the hotel should be |
| For this it is essential to be surrounded by natural | | | | able to look after his business needs as well. |
| beauty There is nothing more gratifying than natures | | | | There should be all the necessary conveniences in |
| own handiwork, beautiful tranquil lakes, awe-inspiring | | | | the room like a dedicated work area, PC, fax, multiple |
| mountains, serene beaches or crashing surfs. | | | | phone lines, global calling facility and broadband |
| A presidential suite or a luxury suite, or a simple single | | | | internet services. Mini bar and 24 hr room service are |
| room; it should be elegantly designed with all the | | | | once again indispensable as are in-room safes for the |
| amenities. Opulent well stocked bathroom, | | | | safety concerns for the business needs |
| comfortable furnishings and the best of gadgets like | | | | A business man is always in a hurry, it is a bonus for |
| plasma TV, disc player, computer etc are of course a | | | | a 5-star hotel to be near the business hub of the |
| must. | | | | city. The hotel should be well connected to airports |
| 24 Hours Room Service, is another essential. Round | | | | and stations. A good hotel should have round the |
| the clock service for a newspaper or a gourmet | | | | clock chauffeured services and it's always plus to |
| sandwich is needed for absolute satisfaction of the | | | | have a helicopter service as well. |
| senses. Services like laundry, nanny and dry cleaning | | | | There should be multi function rooms to cater to |
| are also vital. | | | | meetings, theatre style seminars and promotions and |
| To truly experience the extravagance of a 5-star | | | | exhibitions, and the facility for dinners and lunches |
| Spa treatments are crucial. A Full line of massage | | | | with full audio + video conferencing facilities. It is |
| therapies, body, skin, nail and hair treatments plus | | | | imperative that the hotel has conference rooms and |
| steam, sauna and Jacuzzi are indispensable. Indoor | | | | business meeting areas that are quiet and peaceful |
| pool and heated outdoor lap pool are an added | | | | away from disturbances. |
| pleasure. | | | | The Luxury Experience |
| Temperature controlled Swimming Pool, Tennis | | | | A 5-star hotel caters both to the senses and the |
| Courts, Health Club, Beauty Salon, Golf Course are | | | | needs; it should be luxurious as well as practical. A |
| also important for ensuing a all round luxurious | | | | hallmark of a good hotel is that it has a loyal clientele, |
| experience. | | | | and loyalty is earned through sterling services and |
| The hotel absolutely must have multi-cuisine and | | | | excellent care, in short through a luxurious 5-star |
| specialized restaurants, a bar and lounge as well as 24 | | | | experience. |
| hr coffee shops. It is vital to have local cuisine as well | | | | |