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A temple fair at the Pao-an Temple overlooking the swimming pool, the city, mountains and the convention center. Guests can request their preferred view when making a reservation. For those clients looking for extra amenities, services and a “hotel within a hotel” ambiance, suggest they book one of the hotel’s Grand Club rooms. Grand Club benefits include a separate concierge service, private meeting rooms, a full business center, Internet access and a private lounge offering continental breakfast, snacks and evening cocktails. The hotel has a collection of residential, apartment-style suites on the 25th floor (the top floor of the hotel). These are the premium accommodations and include the Presidential Suite. In addition to Grand Club Lounge privileges, guests also receive butler welcome service, a complimentary minibar, Wi-Fi access, pressing service and use of a Grand Club meeting room, subject to availability. The Presidential Suite receives 24-hour dedicated butler service. This 2,367-square-foot accommodation also sports a living area, separate dining area, kitchen, master bedroom with a dressing room, library, study and an entrance hall. For families traveling together, the hotel has 58 connecting rooms and 131 twin rooms where an extra bed can be arranged on request. Their “Very Important Baby” program provides an assortment of amenities and baby gear, from baby shampoo to strollers. Foodies might enjoy the property’s nine restaurants and bars. The list includes such picks as The Pearl Liang Chinese Seafood Restaurant, which has an excellent wine cellar to accompany creative interpretations of Cantonese-style seafood and dim sum. Ziga Zaga serves up Italian fare and turns into a lively music venue at night. Restaurant reservations can be made in advance by contacting the Grand Hyatt Taipei’s Food & Beverage Sales Department (011-8862-2720-1200, ext. 3198 or 3199). The general manager for Grand Hyatt Taipei is David Pacey (david.pacey@hyatt. com, 011-886-2-2720-1234). Agents can feel free to contact him directly with VIP requests. If agents want to book tours for clients, they should contact the hotel’s concierge department (concierge.ghtaipei@hyatt.com, 011-886-22720-1200, ext. 3101). CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 A room at the Grand Hyatt Taipei July 21, 2008 TravelAgent | 21

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