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5 STAR LUXURY RESORT • 360 ROOMS, 47 SUITES & 16 VILLAS One of the world's largest resorts, the magnificent and acclaimed Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei is a truly unique beach resort - an architectural masterpiece exuding grandeur and luxury with superb country club facilities rivaling the best anywhere. Opened in 2000 on the doorstep of one of the oldest rainforests in Southeast Asia, it is a haven of regal, elegant splendor with 360 spacious guestrooms and 63 lavish suites and palatial villas, it is set in a 180-hectare (445-acre) tropical garden estate including a floodlit 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course overlooking the South China Sea. INSIDER TIP: Avoid the wet season, September to January and Ramadan, when all Muslims must fast between dawn and dusk for a month. HOTEL RESERVATIONS | BOOK FLIGHTS | CAR RENTAL ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS 360 rooms, 47 suites, 16 villas: Royal Villa - 275 square meter three bedroom villa with private pool and outdoor area, living room and kitchenette set in beautiful secluded gardens with a view of Hole-8 of the golf course. 3-Bedroom Villa - 245 square meter two-storey villa with shared swimming pool area and private beach, B&O sound system, living room, kitchenette and butler service. 2-Bedroom Villa - 200 square meter two-storey villa with living room, kitchenette and dining room. Emperor Suite - A 675 square meter suite, often described as one of the best ever seen, with sauna, Jacuzzi, private indoor pool and lush pool area, Grand Piano, private elevator access, dining room, living room, study and full E-Club benefits. Empress Suite - Luxurious 360 square meter suite located at the top floor of the Atrium Building with Grand Piano, B&O Sound System, Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Large Living Room and full E-Club benefits. Presidential Suite - Located at the top floor of the waterfall building, this spacious suite is 290 square meters in total and has a large balcony with a spectacular view, separate dining and living room and full E-Club benefit. Regal Suite - Stunning 310 square meter suite with exquisite furnishing, full E-Club benefits, elegant living room, powder room, kitchenette. Ambassador Suite - Opulent and luxurious 280 square meter suite with separate living room, powder room, Jacuzzi, dining area, kitchenette and E-Club facilities. Executive Suite - 145 square meter luxury suite with private balcony, E-Club facilties, separate living room, kitchenette and separate guest toilet. Junior Suite - 121 square meter luxury suite with private balcony, E-Club facilities and separate living room. Deluxe e-Club - Luxurious 65 square meter room situated at the main Atrium Building with private balcony, marble bathroom, ocean view and full E-Club facilities, including private lounge for breakfast, tea and evening mocktails, butler service and 2 hours free internet. Deluxe Room (Main Atrium) - Luxurious 58 square meter room situated at the Lagoon or Waterfall Building with private balcony, marble bathroom and garden or golf course view. Superior Room (Lagoon and Waterfall) - Luxurious 65 square meter room situated at the main Atrium Building with private balcony, marble bathroom and ocean view. DINING Atrium Cafe - Feast in the midst of grandiose alabaster-white marble columns and spectacular view. Indulge in the extensive international and local a'la carte and buffet theme menus. Spagetini Restaurant - Full a'la carte specialising in Pizza and Pasta and Risotto dishes. Lobby Lounge - Sit Back and unwind at the end of the day with traditional high tea. Panati Restaurant - Enjoy refreshing sea breeze by the waterfront, as you dine on the finest and freshest seafood. Li Gong Chinese Restaurant - A blend of the best of Cantonese and regional Chinese fare. ACTIVITIES Beach and Pool Facilites - 11,000 sq.m Saltwater swimming pool, 50M freeform Swimming Pool, Kid's Club, Children's Pool with water slide, River swimming pool. Water Sports - sailing, Windsurfing, Snorkelling and Ocean Kayaking. Membership Country Club: 18 holes golf designed by Jack Nicklaus Golf Driving Range Gymnasium Fitted with State-Of-The Art Fitness Training and Equipment 4 tennis courts, 3 squash courts, 2-Air Conditioned Badminton Courts, 8 ten-pin bowling lanes, Pool & Snooker room, 16,6 m indoor lap pool, sauna, plunge pool and lockers. The Empire Cinema. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS The splendor of The Empire Hotel spills over to the Country Club, which has facilities rivaling the best to be found anywhere, including a state-of-the-art theatre. Its array of world-class sports and leisure facilities includes floodlit tennis, badminton, squash, fitness centre, ten-pin bowling, billiards and snooker. It also houses a spa which provides a wide variety of massage therapies and beauty treatments. The Empire Country Club also has some of the finest golfing facilities in the region. Its floodlit 18-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf course has played host to heads-of-state and royalty from around the world. There is also a putting and chipping green. The driving range has 26 covered bays with target greens from 50 to 200 metres. Golf lessons on the driving range or a game on the greens with a resident pro are available. The latest in golf equipment and golfing fashion can be hired or purchased from the golf pro shop. GETTING THERE Hotel Address: Muara-Tutong Highway Kampung Jerudong Bandar Seri Begawan BG3122, Brunei. Airport: Brunei Int'l Airport (BWN) - 15 minutes. HOTEL RESERVATIONS | BOOK FLIGHTS | CAR RENTAL |
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