World 9 Ball Pool Championship Taipei - July 2004

WORLD 9 BALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIP TAIPEI - JULY 2004 - HOTEL INFORMATION On behalf of Matchroom we are pleased to offer a selection of city hotels within walking distance of the Taipei World Trade Centre venue. Taipei City is categorised into ‘Sectors’, the World Trade Centre is in Sec.5 on the border with Sec.4 to the west of the City, main rail station and river.CKS International Airport (TPE) is located 25 miles (40 kilometres) of the city centre. The journey by road can take between 45 to 60 minutes according to traffic. Most of the larger hotels operate shuttle services (which they charge for) and there is also a public shuttle that runs to the main railway station.HOTELS As in Cardiff we have allocations of rooms at the following properties at special rates. In Taipei, the rates usually advertised are on a room only basis with additional charges for breakfast, tax and a service charge. Typically, service charge is an additional 10%.However, all the rates Shooting Star offers include tax, breakfast and service charge. All rates are quoted in Taiwan Dollars (NT$) with conversions in US Dollars and GB Sterling as a guide. When you settle your bill with the hotel the prevailing exchange rate at the time will apply as will any change to their State tax.HYATT - Adjacent to the World Trade Centre is the Grand Hyatt 5 star hotel at No. 2, Sung Shou Road, Sec 5. 856 Guest rooms, six restaurants, the Oasis Fitness Club which features a temperature controlled swimming pool with underwater stereo sound, a fully equipped gymnasium, aerobics studio, massage parlour and the Ziga Zaga Club!Rates per room per night inc. tax, breakfast & service.Grand King single NT$5170 (US$157 - GB£92)Grand Twin/double NT$5720 (US$173 - GB£102)Delux King single NT$5610 (US$170 - GB£100)Delux Twin/double NT$6160 (US$186 - GB£110)AGORA GARDEN - A short walk away at No.68, Sung-Kao Rd is this luxury property with a difference. The facilities of a hotel with the comfort of an fully appointed Apartment. All 213 are fully serviced and include a comprehensive kitchenette and a balcony overlooking either their landscaped Mediterranean Garden or a city panorama. Colour remote TV, IDD Telephone system, Voice Mail & 24 hours Operator Service, additional phone line for fax/modem connection, safe and individual temperature control. Bathrooms have separate bathtub & shower cubicle. Private exit/entry and 24 hour security & reception. The property features a fully equipped gymnasium, aerobic room, squash courts, swimming pool, bars and Cantonese restaurant.Rates per room per night inc. tax, breakfast & service.Single occupancy NT$3900 (US$118 - GB£69)Twin/double occ. NT$4400 (US$133 - GB£78)Royal Best Hotel - A short walk away at 385 Hsin-Yi Rd. A business hotel set out in classical European style with well appointed rooms (most are singles) and buffet breakfast. The hotel also offers free internet and email communication and an option of a few rooms with Jacuzzi bathrooms!Rates per room per night inc. tax, breakfast & service.Single occupancy NT$2520 (US$76 - GB£45)Twin/double occupancy NT$2920 (US$88 - GB£52)Jacuzzi room NT$3420 (US$104 - GB£61)Charming City Hotel - Nearby at the junction of Shinyi Rd. and Tunghua Rd. featuring bar, restaurant, laundry service and fitness centre.Rates per room per night inc. tax, breakfast & service.Single occupancy NT$2300 (US$70 - GB£41)Double (1 large bed) NT$2300 (US$70 - GB£41)Twin (2 bed) occupancy NT$2500 (US$76 - GB£45)TO BOOK - To take advantage of our special rates at these properties, please complete the attached Booking Form and email it to Shooting Star Travel (SHOOSTAR@LINEONE.NET)as an attachment. This form is not designed to be faxed as it will not transmit clearly unless you remove all colouring. If you wish a fax form please request one by faxing us on +44 (0) 208 401 2534. Any booking form must including details of a major International credit card, (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), to guarantee your reservation. Payment will be due direct to the hotel when you check out and may be made by cash at that time if you wish. All accommodation offered is on a first come-first-served basis. After receiving your reservation we will confirm its status and provide further information. AIRPORT TRANSFER - Please indicate on your form if you wish to book hotel transport to meet you at the airport. The Hyatt advise their rates vary from NT$2000 for 1 to 3 people, up to NT$4800 for over 16 people. The Agora offer Limousines at NT$1800 or Mini-busses at NT$1900. The Royal Garden will provide quotes on application. All prices are per vehicle, each journey.Please do not hesitate to advise any special requests or questions regarding accommodation which we will do our best to assist with, (all hotels can provide meeting facilities).I look forward to hearing from you, kind regards for a good tournament.Alan FrascaAlan FrascaShooting Star TravelSHOOTING STAR TRAVEL 14 Melrose Tudor, Plough Lane, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 8LR, EnglandTel: +44 (0) 208 669 0471 Fax: +44 (0) 208 401 2534 email: SHOOSTAR@LINEONE.NETVisit InsidePOOL for the latest news from the sport of billiards and pool.

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