Savour the uniqueness of the Mauritian capital, the bustling harbour of Port-Louis with its mountainous backdrop and magnificent sunsets. The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel features 109 elegant and luxurious guest rooms and suites with private balcony overlooking the waterfront. The sophisticated decor provides elegant comfort whilst being complemented with all practical facilities necessary for the business executive: voicemail, computer linkage, hi-speed internet connection. All rooms are equipped with: Individually controlled air-conditioning Private bathroom with separate shower and bath Satellite TV channels Large desk Telephones with IDD/DID Hi-speed internet connection Personal electronic safe Hairdryer Bathrobe Complimentary tea and coffee from 5:00 am to 7:00 am 24 hour room service Mini bar Additional services: Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing Non smoking rooms Babysitting Standby power plant Medical facilities (doctor on call)

Mauritius Useful information Finance and Economy. Mauritius is a democratic state based on the Westminster model and enjoys political and social stability, which attracted foreign investment to develop the Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Tourism, Sugar, Textile and Services are the main contributors to the Mauritian economy, but there are new key sectors emerging like Finance, Information Communication Technology and Telecommunications. The economic performance of Mauritius over the last decade is seen as one of the soundest economies in Africa. The country ranked 2nd in the Africa Competitiveness Index according to the Africa Competitiveness Report 2000. Language Most people in Mauritius are fluent in English and French. Creole and French are the main languages in the everyday environment and several oriental languages are also spoken. Local Time Mauritius is four hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and three hours ahead (2 hours in summer) of mid-European Time. Mauritius has international direct dialing facilities to most parts of the world as well as high speed fax and internet services. Population Mauritius counts 1.2 million inhabitants with a literacy rate of 82.9%. Mauritius is a blend of diverse cultures and religions. The population consists of Indians, Creole, Chinese and Europeans. Health No vaccinations are required. However a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers over 1 year of age arriving from areas where yellow fever cases are reported. Entry Requirements A visitor must be in possession of a valid passport and a return or onward ticket. A visitors visa is normally granted for a period of two weeks to one month upon arrival, to almost all holders of a valid passport, with one or two exceptions. The visa can be extended upon request at the Passport and Immigration Office, Sterling House, 11-19 Lislet Geoffroy Street, Port-Louis, Tel: (230) 210-9312 to 210-9317 Fax (230)210-9322. Currency The monetary unit is the Mauritian Rupee (Rs.) which is divided into 100 cents (cs). You can exchange your foreign currencies in all Mauritian banks, hotels as well as at the airport. Climate The temperature on the coastal areas varies between 22°C in winter and 34°C in summer. The sea temperature varies between 22°C and 27°C. Credit Cards Major Credit cards are accepted by banks, hotels, restaurants and tourist shops. Automatic Teller Machines are also available in all major towns. Banking Hours Monday to Friday : 9.15 am -3.15 pm. Banks at the International Airport are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international flights. Customs Passengers over 18 years of age may import the following duty-free items: 250 grams of tobacco (including cigars and cigarettes), 1 liter of spirits, 2 liters of wine, ale or beer, one quarter liter of Eau de Toilette and perfume not exceeding 100 ml. Drug trafficking is illegal and carries very heavy penalties. Driving People in Mauritius drive on the left-hand side of the road and give way to the right. Foreigners with a valid driving license are allowed to drive during their stay in Mauritius. Electricity All rooms are supplied with electricity on 220 volts. British and French power sockets are available. Adaptors are on hand at reception. Shopping Shopping hours in our main cities range from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (Monday-Saturday). Some shops are open till noon on Sundays and public holidays. Many duty free shops and shopping centres (Caudan, Curepipe, Floreal Square, Happy World House, Orchard Centre) offer a wide choice of products. Please note that there are no shops open in Rose-Hill, Curepipe and Quatre-Bornes on Thursday afternoon.

Overlooking Port Louis harbour, the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel provides one of the most sought-after venues for high profile conferences, seminars, exhibitions, meetings and business forums in a relaxed yet refined ambience. The most modern facilities coupled with our experienced team offer personalised service and flexibility towards individual requirements. Our facilities include six conference and meeting rooms of varying sizes for up to 225 delegates. All rooms offer flexible arrangements. Meeting and conference rooms. La Nereide L'Iphigenie. Le Bellone Le Laverdy. Equipment Free use : Flip-chart, writing pad with pen, screen, television, video player, overhead projector, slide projector, laser pointer, DVD player, lectern, podium, cordless microphone. For hire : Laptop, LCD projector. Services and facilities Half day and full day conference packages, Internet access, individually controlled air-conditioning.

A leading member of the Food and Allied Group, Indigo Hotels Resorts was created in 1994 and is the name behind the creation and development of the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, the first 5-star city hotel in Mauritius regarded as a benchmark in the local hospitality industry and a landmark in the capital Port Louis. Following this success, Indigo Hotels Resorts opened a second hotel on the prime waterfront location, Le Suffren Hotel Marina, to satisfy the needs of the modern day business traveller, and will provide comfortable accommodation in the vibrant surroundings of the waterfront. With the opening of Le Telfair Golf Spa Resort in December 2004, it is Indigos intention to create an exquisite resort that offers something really extraordinary in the highly desirable location of Bel Ombre. Indigos vision is practical, precise and effective methodology by which quality, service and environmental issues are inculcated by everyone from the most senior manager to the most junior levels. It is an on-going process of improvement and has earned our flagship property, the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel, the ISO 14001 Quality and Environmental Certification, the HACCP certification as well as the distinction of becoming the first business hotel worldwide to be awarded Green Globe status. The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel won the highly regarded National Quality Award in 2003. Indigo believes that the success of any organisation lies with its people. To achieve a competitive edge within the fast-growing travel and tourism industry, consideration of personnel requirements and aspirations are essential to a well-balanced, motivated and productive team. The Indigo approach is to act as both launch pad and support to all divisions within the organisation. Strategies are devised to meet the needs of potential business units to create a harmonious environment. Indigo is committed to customer-driven systems and technology. It offers a fully integrated approach to business process management. Qualified decision-making is derived from timely and accurate data on daily operations. Sound financial discipline, supported by the integration of systems to create an efficient and productive environment is achieved by linking both front office and food and beverage point of sales to a well-defined back office system. With its experience in the hospitality industry, Indigo is able to establish solid internal controls backed by a professional finance department within the organisation. One of Indigo Hotels Resorts key trademarks is its effective and aggressive sales and marketing drive, both locally and internationally. The Sales and Marketing program is integral to maintaining image and branding, and is supported by tightly managed, targeted above -and below -the -line activities. A highly skilled and internationally experienced professional team, with a strong service orientation, innovative management and strategic marketing is committed to building dynamic and enduring relationships with its partners in the business and leisure travel industry. Our Team Mauritius Head Office Operations: Chris T. Najbicz ( ctnajbicz@indigohotels.com. ) Marketing : Vanessa Bechard ( vbechard@indigohotels.com. ) Communication : Karine Cure ( communication@indigohotels.com. ) Sales : Brigitte Dasquet ( bdasquet@indigohotels.com. La Carriere, Gentilly Moka, Mauritius Tel : (230) 433 5500 Fax : (230) 433 5555 E-mail : info@indigohotels.com www.indigohotels.com

Cet etablissement prestigieux, digne des grands centres europeens, compte 109 chambres et suites luxueuses avec balcon prive et vue sur le front de mer et la marina. Les chambres, elegamment decorees, sont entierement equipees de telephones, prise de fax et dordinateur et dune connexion Internet a haut debit. Suite Presidentielle. Toutes les chambres sont equipees de : Climatisation individuelle Salle de bain avec douche et baignoire separees Television a chaines satellitaires Bureau Telephones avec acces direct a linternational Connexion Internet a haut debit Coffre-fort electronique Seche-cheveux Peignoirs The et cafe gracieusement proposes de 5h00 a 7h00 Room service 24/24 Mini-bar Services additionnels : Blanchisserie Nettoyage a sec et repassage Chambres non-fumeurs Babysitting Generateur en cas dinterruption de la fourniture electrique Infirmerie et medecin de garde.

Set in a prime position on the citys lively waterfront, the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel forms part of the Caudan complex of shops, galleries, pubs and cinemas, minutes from the Mauritian capital of Port Louis, government buildings, major banks, offshore business centre and within easy reach of the Pailles International Conference Centre and the Cyber City. Within walking distance are some of the Citys major tourist attractions Natural History Museum, Central Market, Port Louis Theatre and Chinatown. The Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel is linked by water taxi to its sister hotel, Le Suffren Hotel Marina. Distances: Airport: 44 km Grand Bay: 25 km Curepipe: 25 km Bel Ombre: 60 km