July 27, 2011 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Luxe Hotels’ renowned representation company, Luxe Worldwide Hotels (LWH), announces the addition of eight luxury hotels to its roster of celebrated global member properties.  In the first half of 2011, hotels in Paris, Madrid, Granada, Valencia, Beijing and Sao Paulo have joined the nearly 200 other independently-owned member properties who benefit from LWH’s leading services, including a global distribution system, sales support and extensive communications channels, all designed to increase each property’s visibility and revenue.

As with all LWH member hotels, the newly added properties boast individual character, design elements and historical or cultural significance, respective to their desirable locations. The hotels added to the collection include:

Hotel Arioso, Paris <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/AriosoHotel>
The 28-guestroom boutique hotel is just steps from the famed Champs Elysées, with convenient proximity to the high fashion couture establishments to which Paris is home, including Gucci, Christian Lacroix and Christian Dior.  Its 19th Century-inspired décor reflects the charm and luxury of a Bourgeois house conveying the heritage of the storied city.

Grand Hotel Saint Michel, Paris <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/GrandHotelSaintMichel>
The Grand Hotel Saint Michel is situated in the center of the City of Light’s vibrant Latin Quarter, offering guests bistros and nightclubs at their fingertips, as well as the Notre Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Gardens within walking distance.  The four-star hotel has been carefully designed to reflect the contrast between the Baroque era and modern-day touches.

Hotel Acta Mimic, Barcelona <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/HotelActaMimic>
Located in the heart of Barcelona’s theater district, the Hotel Acta Mimic’s contemporary architecture and design provide an intriguing contrast to Barcelona’s traditional landscape. Set next to the Mediterranean Sea and famed Las Ramblas, the property is ideal for exploring the city.

Petit Palace Santa Barbara, Madrid <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/PetitPalaceSantaBarbara>
The four-star hotel located in Central Madrid is a blend of the old and new, with an external facade that reflects its history and a stylishly modern interior that offers guests the latest technology and amenities.   Hotel guests enjoy a personal laptop computer with iPod dock and complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as massage showers in each of the 82-guestrooms.

Senator Granada Spa Hotel, Granada <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/SenatorGranadaSpa>
Waterfalls and an ice cave contrast the thermal pools, Indo-Roman and Turkish baths that fill the spectacular spa at the recently opened, 83-guestroom Senator Granada Spa Hotel in Spain.  The modern property offers travelers intense wellness packages as well as close proximity to Palace Granada Exhibition and Congress Centre.

Senator Valencia Hotel, Valencia, Spain <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/SenatorParqueCentral>  
The expansive 192-guestroom hotel has earned the prestigious “Q” award certifying quality in tourism, and offers its guests soundproof, allergy-free rooms to maximize their comfort during their stay.  The property is located across from the Square of the Pink Panther and is close to bustling shopping and dining areas.

Transamerica Prime – The World, Sao Paulo <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/TransamericaPrimeTheWorld>  
A hub for business and leisure travelers, LWH’s newest Transamerica member hotel provides convenient access to local attractions that is appreciated by guests, as well as 324 comprehensively appointed guest suites that luxuriously accommodate weeklong visits or longer stays.

Pentahotel, Beijing <http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/PentahotelBeijing>
Tian’anmen Square, The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven are all within striking distance of the most recently added LWH member hotel in China.  The sleekly styled, 299-guestroom Pentahotel in Beijing sits in the heart of the city’s action and offers guests all-night dining, modernly styled accommodations and, most importantly, an ideal atmosphere to call “home base” when visiting the city.

About Luxe Worldwide Hotels
Luxe Worldwide Hotels (LWH) offers its member properties an extensive variety of exceptional reservations, sales and marketing resources. With 12 sales offices around the globe, LWH is renowned in the hospitality industry for its exceptional customer service and representation services. Nearly 200 independently owned properties compose the LWH collection, spanning 31 countries across four continents. Every member hotel offers originality in décor, reflecting local cultural sensibilities or compelling design and architectural elements.  Of particular note is the fact that LWH is not led by a large corporation, rather by a visionary veteran hotelier, Efrem Harkham. The LWH mission, derived from Harkham’s more than 25 years of experience, is to support each independent property’s efforts to increase their visibility, volume and viability —ultimately increasing revenue.  For more information, please visit, http://www.luxehotels.com.