The Regent Bal Harbour Is Now Accepting Reservations; A New Standard of Elegance Comes to South Florida

Bal Harbour Village, FL (PRWEB) September 1, 2007 -- The ultra-luxurious oceanfront The Regent Bal Harbour, the first new hotel in a half-century to be built in this glamorous, beach-blessed destination, is now accepting reservations. Debuting on January 2nd, The Regent Bal Harbour is bringing an unprecedented level of sophistication, service and serenity - with an international flair - to South Florida. The exclusive Bal Harbour Village beach community, located in North Miami Beach, has been an upscale haven for decades. Bal Harbour Shops' chic boutiques are a luxe shopping and people-watching destination for those who demand the best.

Travel agents can begin making reservations via GDS code RE. Rack rates for Superior Bay View Rooms start at $750 a night; Superior Suites start at $1,200 a night; and the Presidential Suite starts at $8,500 a night. For reservations or for more information, please call 1-800- 545-4000 or (305) 866-2121 or visit www.RegentHotels.com/BalHarbour.

The opening of The Regent Bal Harbour is sure to up the exclusivity index with a stunning spirit-of-place design, incorporating an Art Moderne nod to Miami's vibrant architectural legacy, and a 21st century glass façade which soars and curves like a ship's sails. This 17-story, 124-room oasis will house specially- commissioned, museum-quality art and sculpture collection by established and emerging American artists, whose works evoke the hotel's Asian heritage. All guest rooms are accessed by semi-private or private elevators and will feature 52-inch plasma screen televisions, Anichini® linens and terraces with breathtaking views.

Discriminating diners will find culinary adventure and Regent-class service at the signature, ocean-view restaurant One Bleu, serving a contemporary menu focusing on savory seafood prepared with a Mediterranean flair. Whether lounging on the hotel's 750-foot beach, swimming in the expansive infinity-edge pool, or unwinding in poolside cabanas and private Roman hot tubs, guests will experience a level of personalized service that has become a Regent signature. The hotel's Guerlain Spa offers exquisite pampering with European flair.

About Regent Hotels & Resorts - Regent Hotels & Resorts is part of Carlson, a global leader in the hotel, restaurant, travel and marketing industries. The Regent brand encompasses luxury hotels, resorts, residences and cruises throughout the world, offering discerning travelers The Regent ExperienceSM (www.TheRegentExperience.com) with unique and personalized service. Regent Hotels & Resorts offers a global portfolio of luxury properties in Beijing; Shanghai; Singapore; Taipei; Berlin; Zagreb, Croatia; Miami Beach; and Turks and Caicos. The company's expansion plans include openings in North America of The Regent Bal Harbour, Florida in 2008 and The Regent Boston at Battery Wharf in 2008. Future global developments include properties in Bangkok, Thailand; The Republic of Maldives; Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Papagayo, Costa Rica; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. For more information, visit www.RegentHotels.com.

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