Press Release

Beat The iPad 2 Rush With Local Hotel Stays

Sydney, Australia, 16 February 2011 – If you're like us at HotelsCombined.com, you can't WAIT for the launch of the iPad 2. Nothing beats the thrill of tearing open the box of a new Apple product and, let's be honest, getting your new gear on launch day is a bit of a badge of honour.

As with past Apple launch days, you can expect some crazy lines for the iPad 2. Everyone's seen those avid Apple fans camping out to be the first in the store with their bleary eyes and sore backs. We figured there had to be a way to get the best of both worlds – be one of the first to get an iPad 2 and get a quality, sidewalk-free sleep the night before. Turns out there is.

We have put together a list of hotels close to some of the world's best Apple stores. Now you can dream about your new iPad in style instead of on the street. Oh, and they all have high speed Internet, of course. We broke up our list in to four different categories of hotels:

Around the corner – Scope lines from the window and wander out in your slippers and robe.
Luxury – Do it in style. Send the bellboy to pick up your iPad. Well, try to.
Budget – Save some cash for those slick accessories.
Trendy – The place to be!

New York - Fifth Avenue
The iconic Fifth Avenue Apple store with its glass cube exterior and underground lair is a tourist attraction in itself. I heart Apple!

Around the corner + Luxury: Plaza Hotel
Budget: Flatotel Hotel
Trendy: Stay Hotel

Beijing - Sanlitun
Mainland China's first Apple store in the Chaoyang District, Beijing is located amongst some of the trendiest shopping, clubs and dining in the city – a perfect place to show off your new iPad!

Luxury: Ascott Raffles City Hotel
Trendy: Hotel G
Budget: Dongdan Hotel

Tokyo - Ginza
The Ginza store was the first to be built outside of the US and can transform into a giant fighting robot. (←That last part wasn't true)

Around the corner: Gracery Ginza Hotel
Luxury: The Peninsula Hotel
Budget: Ginza Capital Hotel

London - Regent Street
The biggest Apple store in the world and former home of Thomas Cook travel, the Regent Street Apple store has some impressive history.

Luxury: No 5 Maddox Street Hotel
Trendy: Charlotte Street Hotel
Budget: Hallam Hotel

Frankfurt
At not even one month old, the Apple Store in Frankfurt is seriously fresh.

Around the corner: Innside Premium Suites Eurotheum
Trendy: Goldman 25 Hours Hotel
Budget: Best Western Hotel Domicil

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