The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to announce that it has recently accepted the following new member hotels:

Style in the Heart of Sydney, Australia

The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to work and explore Australia's most vibrant city. Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, near the vibrant harbour and the world-famous Sydney Harbor Bridge, it enjoys an enviable location close to the bustling heart of the city.

Accommodations are in 78 rooms and 22 suites, some with views of Observatory Hill, the inner harbour of Walsh Bay or Darling Harbor. Galileo Restaurant serves fine French cuisine with international influences, while the Globe Bar is the venue for light meals and libations.

For recreation, guests can enjoy the day spa, health club – and the indoor pool arched over by a ceiling of fibre optic lights designed to recreate the constellations of the Southern Hemisphere.

For Leaders Club members, a 10 percent discount off Best Available Rate (BAR) will be offered inclusive of breakfast, on any bookings made between 01 September – 31 October 2010 for stays between 01 September 2010 and 31 March 2011 with promotional code X12.

The Charms of Old and New World China in Hangzhou

Perched on the banks of the Fuchun River, near Hangzhou, China, Fuchun Resort offers countryside tranquility with urban proximity.

Inspired by a classic 14th-century Chinese landscape painting, the resort is a secluded idyll on a mountain lake surrounded by wooded hillsides against the backdrop of the Fuchun peaks.

The 106 guest accommodations, divided between the main lakeside buildings and the more remote villas – some with private balconies and a few with indoor pools – blend contemporary-luxury and classic Chinese.

Dining experiences include Asian Corner, featuring a variety of Chinese specialties; Club 8, located at the Clubhouse overlooking the golf course for Asian and western breakfast, lunch and dinner; and Lake Lounge & Bar.

For recreation there are two tennis courts, a golf course, and a spa and fitness centre.

Leaders Club members booking accommodation at Fuchun Resort between 01 September – 31 March 2011 in a Suite Garden View room, Suite Lake view or Lakeside Villa can take advantage of a 10 percentage discount on rack rates, a complimentary breakfast and 60-minute yoga or Tai-Chi class.  Bookings made by made between 01 September – 31 October, 2010 with promotional code X12.

Start Spreading the News - The Greenwich Hotel in Trends TriBeCa

New to The Leading Small Hotels of the World is New York City’s savvy TriBeCa neighbourhood, The Greenwich Hotel was conceived with a regard for comfort and hand-crafted beauty.

Artisans from around the world created a warm and richly layered environment that celebrates craftsmanship and natural materials.

In the lobby, leaded glass windows and beams of reclaimed oak create a comfortable setting for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

Among the 88 rooms and suites, no two are alike.  The furnishings draw from a wide range of cultural influences – from hand-loomed Tibetan silk rugs to the patterns of Moroccan tile.

Some suites have wood-burning fireplaces.   The stylish Locanda Verde restaurant serves exquisite Italian fare. With 12-foot ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, the Drawing Room is perfect for a casual meeting or an intimate lunch.

For relaxation there is the Shibui Spa, a fitness room and an indoor pool. For Leaders Club members, a guaranteed upgrade at time of reservation (suites excluded), custom shopping itinerary and post-spa shopping experience will be offered on any bookings and stays made between 01 September – 31 December 2010 with promotional code X9.

Leaders Club membership is complimentary and during 2010, member who complete five stays are rewarded with an additional room night at any Leading Hotel.