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Shangri-La Kunming, China
Shangri-La Kunming is a 75-room hotel in Yunnan’s capital, designed around the concept of a “Tea Merchant’s Mansion” and inspired by the region’s landscapes and tea culture.
Rooms and suites range from 55m² to 192m², with options including city-view suites, romantic-themed accommodation, and a tea-inspired residence suite. Family rooms are also available, designed with interactive features for children.
The hotel offers several dining venues showcasing Yunnan ingredients and flavours, an indoor heated pool, fitness centre and yoga room. The hotel also has tea-focused experiences led by tea masters.
For events, there is over 2,000m² of space, including a 1,000m² pillarless ballroom. The hotel is positioned as a base for exploring Kunming and wider Yunnan.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Almaty Airport, India
Radisson Blu Hotel, Almaty Airport is a 171-room property located 2.6km from Almaty International Airport, around a 25-minute drive from the city centre.
Rooms and suites include junior suites, a presidential suite with panoramic views, and accessible options. Facilities include several dining venues, such as an all-day restaurant, lobby bar and a rooftop sky bar with terrace views.
Wellness amenities feature a spa, indoor pool and fitness centre. The hotel also offers 285m² of meeting space, along with a crew lounge, children’s game room and beauty salon.
City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South, Japan
City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South is a 143-room hotel located in Hanazono-kita, Nishinari-ku, offering convenient access to central Osaka. The hotel is adjacent to Hanazonochō Station on the Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line, with Kansai International Airport around 45 minutes away by train.
Guestrooms are designed with practical layouts, modern amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi. A daily breakfast with hot and cold options is included, as well as a self-service beverage corner in the lobby.
The hotel is within easy reach of key attractions, including Tennoji, Namba, Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi, with accessibility to Osaka Castle Park and Osaka Dome.
Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection, India
Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection is a 176-room hotel set along the historic Grand Trunk Road in Karnal, Haryana. Located on NH44, it is around two hours from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Chandigarh International Airport, and 15 minutes from Karnal Railway Station.
Rooms and suites combine traditional Indian design, including penthouse options with private terraces and butler service. Facilities comprise four dining venues, a spa, outdoor pool, gym, and activities such as tennis, pickleball and ziplining.
The hotel also offers over 27,800m² of event space, with indoor venues and large lawns for gatherings. Nearby, guests can visit Kurukshetra or travel onwards to destinations such as Shimla, Amritsar and Mussoorie.
