WORLDHOTELS� affiliate Carlton Hotel Singapore has opened its much-anticipated new extension adding 287 luxurious rooms to create a 915-room hotel with the most comprehensive and versatile range of accommodation in the �Lion City�.

Designed by renowned hospitality interior design firm, Hirsch Bedner Associates, the Premier Wing adjoining the main tower revitalises the Carlton Hotel as a leading business hotel in Singapore with a new rooms and exclusive Premier Club lounge for members, trendy Gravity Bar, new gym and spa, and extensive banqueting and conference facilities.

The new Premier and Premier Club rooms are custom-designed for executive travelers integrating the latest technology including wireless internet with adjustable glass top work desks whilst comfort is enhanced with ergonomic Herman Miller chairs.

Plush 12-inch Sealy Posturepedic mattresses with soft duvet covers, goose down pillows and elegant sheets ensure a good night�s rest in ultimate comfort. Guests also enjoy personalised check-in and check-out with exclusive access to the Premier Club Lounge on the top floor with panoramic harbour and city views, serving complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails with hors d�oeuvres.

To celebrate the new wing the Carlton Premier Experience promotion is on offer until August 31, 2010 at S$328++ a night for Premier Rooms and S$378++ for Premier Club Rooms.

A brand new gym features state-of-the-art cardiovascular and weight training equipment with separate male and female saunas. The new Spa will open later this summer.

A total of 15 function rooms cater for meetings, seminars, conferences, corporate luncheons or dinners, and weddings including the new Empress Ballroom, a pillar-less area with high ceilings seating up to 680 for dining and separated for smaller functions accommodating up to 32 tables.

A tranquil new alfresco poolside retreat called Equator @ Poolside is set amid landscaped water features.

Additional restaurants include Caf� Mosaic, a contemporary caf� seating 290 and serving international favourites, Singapore specialties with a spectacular buffet. A private room with LED lighting, a projector and screen is ideal for business luncheons, meetings, birthday celebrations or baby showers for up to 30.

Fashionable Gravity Bar is designed for casual social or business meetings with high-tea in the afternoon and live music in the evening.

To connect the existing Main Tower with the new Premier Wing, the hotel Lobby also underwent major upgrading and expansion work, brightened by a custom-made chandelier by Preciosa with contemporary styling including four iconic chairs by Tom Dixon and elegant artwork.

Roland Jegge, WORLDHOTELS Vice President for the Asia-Pacific, said: �The upgrade and extension maintains Carlton Hotel Singapore�s prestige among the business and leisure hotels in the city.

�With the new wing, new look and a new purpose, the brand is revitalised with a much improved guest and business traveler experience making the hotel stand out from the rest.�

In the heart of downtown, Carlton Hotel�s unique vision is combining international standards combine with local hospitality and business with pleasure in the unique Singapore melting pot of different cultures and flavours where East meets West.

For more information or reservations, please visit www.worldhotels.com

Other affiliate hotels of WORLDHOTELS in Singapore include Goodwood Park Hotel, Hotel Fort Canning and York Hotel Singapore.

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Note to editors:

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ASIA PACIFIC Reservation Numbers:

Australia Toll free: 1-800-55 35 49 For groups: 61-2-9006 1088

China (North) Toll free: 10-800-650-8221 For groups: 10-800-6 50 00 87

China (South) Toll free: 10-800-2 65 82 21 For groups: 10-800-2 65 00 87

Hong Kong Toll free: 800-96 85 63 For groups: 800-90 85 95

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Philippines Toll free: 1-800-16 51 01 67 For groups: 65 62 27 55 35

Singapore Toll free: 1-800-2 27 66 26 For groups: 65- 62 27 55 35

South Korea Toll free: 080-747-10 00 For groups: 82-2-756 90 00

Taiwan Toll free: 00801-65 10 95 For Groups: 00801 651 423

Thailand Toll free: 001-800-65 66 04 For groups: 65 62 27 55 35

Issued on behalf of WORLDHOTELS by Grebstad Hicks Communications.

For further information, please contact:

Grebstad Hicks Communications

Ms. Carol Kong

Tel: 852 2810 0532

E-mail: carol.kong@ghcasia.com

WORLDHOTELS

Mr. Roland Jegge

Tel: 65 6227 5535

E-mail: rjegge@worldhotels.com