Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Rating: 4-star Right in the city heart, this hotel with its distinctive exterior is perfectly located for business and pleasure, served by five subway lines and convenient to business, government, fashion and entertainment districts. A shopping arcade runs the length of the block-long building, with a variety of designer labels represented. Features: Satellite TV, telephone, refrigerator, hair dryer. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Hotel Kagetsu-en Location: Hakone, Japan Rating: 3-star Hakone Kagetsu-en is beautifully surrounded by the colorful cypress grove and from your room's window you can enjoy its amazing overview. The real draw are the hotel's hot spring baths, the hotel's cuisine and the beautiful scenery of Hakone. This hotel offers an authentic Japanese experience. Hakone Kagetsu-en comprises 70 well-appointed guest rooms with air conditioning, colour TV, hairdryer, IDD telephone, 24 hour room service. [hotel website not available]

Hotel Mitsui Garden Location: Central Kumamoto, Japan Rating: 3-star This charming property has long been a favourite for both business and leisure travellers. Every room in the hotel offers guests telephone, air conditioning, television, toiletries, slippers and hairdryer. The rooms are further provided with satellite television, radio and IDD phone. [CLICK on photo for more information]

Haeinsa Tourist Hotel Location: Haeinsa, South Korea Rating: 3-star Located near Haeinsa Temple and Mt. Gayasan National Park, Haeinsa Tourist Hotel provides you with good service and beautiful environment. Rooms: TV, refrigerator, slippers, safe box, mini bar. [hotel website not available]

Hotel Sorak Park Location: Mt Sorak (Seorak), South Korea Rating: 3-star European Chalet-style Hotel overlooking Seorak-dong Village, 5 minutes from Mt. Seorak National Park. All rooms feature hair dryer, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, television, minibar. Saunas are on-site for guests' enjoyment. [CLICK on photo for more information]