Where to find the best five-star luxury hotel deals

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The Peninsula brand (owned by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd) has 12 properties worldwide. On October 1, The Peninsula Chicago has a 50-square-metre Superior Room for two available for $US675 ($1038), versus CNY3700 ($785) for a 54-to-67 square-metre Deluxe Room that sleeps up to three people at The Peninsula Shanghai. Just saying. A room at the Peninsula Shanghai represents great value. If the city doesn’t matter so much, drive that luxury travel dollar further. Below, some brass-plate brands give their tips on where you’ll find the best value rooms and suites. Bali chill, or Bangkok cool with COMO Of COMO’s...