Leading Hotels of the World Announces New Members

Opening in late 2009, Royal Spa Kitzbühel is located in an elegant ski resort in one of Austria's most beautiful regions, famous for its breathtaking natural beauty. The hotel's 123 rooms and 32 suites are designed in light Tyrolean style and feature private terraces, walk-in closets, and marble bathrooms with heated floors. The main à la carte restaurant is divided into five different areas, each with its own character. The cigar lounge and the chimney bar serve as ideal meeting venues. For relaxation there are indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a 2,000-square-meter spa and a golf academy. Meeting facilities can accommodate up to 400 participants.

Rocco Forte The Augustine is located in the picturesque Mala Strana district of Prague, close to the Charles Bridge, the Wallenstein Garden and Prague Castle. Incorporating seven historic buildings, the oldest of which dates back to the 13th century, the stunning hotel features 101 rooms and suites. Affording views overlooking the city, the monastery courtyard or Prague Castle, each room features a writing desk, in-room bar, snack basket, flat-screen television, high-speed Internet access, and marble bathroom with heated floors. In the Monastery restaurant, guests can enjoy a varied European brasserie menu. The Brewery Bar serves Czech-style tapas and specialty microbrews, while Tom's Bar offers tea service, cocktails, and live music. The hotel also has a health fitness center, meeting rooms for up to 130 people, and a wedding chapel.

The recently opened One&Only Cape Town, comprises 91 rooms and suites in a crescent-shaped tower and an additional 40 on two private islands at the center of the waterfront. Guest accommodations feature multimedia entertainment systems, Nespresso machines, MP3 docking stations and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Dining options include Gordon Ramsay's maze and internationally acclaimed Nobu, while the lobby lounge and bar provide amazing views of Table Mountain. In addition to a free-form, infinity-edge pool, there is a fully equipped fitness center and a spa with treatment rooms for single and couple therapies, sauna, steam room, and two vitality pools. The KidsOnly program welcomes children aged four to 11 years.

The Leading Small Hotels of the World has added the following property to its roster:

Slated to open in July, Le Gray is situated in the historic center of Beirut, within walking distance of major museums, cultural attractions, restaurants and nightlife. The ultra-modern edifice, with 12 rooms and 75 suites, affords its guests impressive views of the Mediterranean and the hills of Mount Lebanon. Guest accommodations, designed by owner Gordon Campbell Gray and Mary Fox Linton have a cool, contemporary aesthetic, and state-of-the-art technological amenities. The hotel offers diverse and sophisticated restaurant options, including Gordon's Café for all-day dining, Indigo on the Roof, Bar 360 with live music and DJs, and Le Cigare, the cigar lounge serving cocktails and wines by the glass. For relaxation there is Le Gray Spa with six treatment rooms, a rooftop swimming pool, and a gymnasium. The hotel also has a small boardroom for up to 12.