Six-star St Regis Hotel planned for Bangkok
Upmarket hotel and restaurant chain Minor International has announced details of what it says will be one of Bangkok's most exclusive hotels - and Thailand's first six-star hotel! The St Regis Hotel & Residences Bangkok will also feature Thailand's most expensive condominium, being planned on a prime location next to the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok in Rajadamri Road. The properties (hotel and condominium) are collectively worth four billion baht - the Group's biggest investment yet in Thailand - and is expected to open in 2010. It will comprise 169 guestrooms, 14 junior suites, 14 executive suites, one Presidential Suite, 22 serviced apartments (one and two bedrooms), 64 residences (three and four bedrooms), three penthouse units, and four duplex penthouse units with their own swimming pools.
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The hotel part of the property will be managed by US hotel chain Starwood Hotels & Resorts under its top brand, St Regis, with a 20-year contract. Following the style of the St Regis in New York and in other top city destinations, the Bangkok property will target high-end tourists, and will set new standards for urban luxury living in Thailand - ideally positioned to serve both the city's influential business leaders and discerning leisure travelers. "We are thrilled with the landmark entry of the St Regis brand into Thailand. The sustained demand for luxury accommodation, renowned Thai hospitality, combined with the legendary bespoke service of the St Regis brand and the unrivaled location of this hotel in the Rajadamri area, will make this property an extremely attractive choice for travellers to Bangkok, arguably the 'tourism capital of Asia'," commented Mr Miguel Ko, President for Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Asia Pacific.
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So what exactly does it take for a hotel to earn six stars, beyond the luxuries already offered by Bangkok's impressive list of five-star hotels? The kind of personal service, it appears, that means your every whim and wish is well catered for. The renowned St Regis Butler Service offers unparalleled round-the-clock personal attention. Trained in the English tradition, the butlers provide ever-present yet unobtrusive service while anticipating guest needs and customizing each guest's stay according to his or her specific tastes and preferences.
The Conrad is reeling in the awards
The Conrad Hotel Bangkok is celebrating its inclusion in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards Readers' Survey 2007. This year, the hotel makes its debut in two of the award's lists: Top 50 Hotels in Asia, and Top 15 Hotels in the price bracket of US$ 250 or less. This is the latest in a series of accolades for this fine hotel. It was also recently voted 'Best Business Hotel in Asia' at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2007, 'Best Business Hotel 2006/2007' by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific, and last year it was Thailand's 'Leading Hotel' at the 13th Annual World Travel Awards. Smart Travel Asia also voted it 'Best Conference Hotel in Asia' in The Best in Travel 2006 awards.
General Manager Mr Gregory Meadows said: "We pride ourselves on providing our guests with the highest levels of personalised service, and are always trying to raise the bar in terms of meeting the needs of discerning travellers". Centrally located on a leafy boulevard of what is known as Bangkok's embassy district, The Conrad Bangkok features award-winning dining and entertainment options, and extensive business and leisure facilities. Luxurious and contemporary in design, the hotel fuses traditional Thai materials with cutting-edge design and the latest in-room amenities. Conrad Hotels & Resorts is the contemporary luxury brand of the Hilton Family of Hotels, with 17 award-winning properties in cosmopolitan destinations across the globe - also voted the 'World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand' (World Travel Awards 2006).
Spoil yourself with a stay at the Conrad Hotel Bangkok, and find out what it's like to be pampered and spoiled rotten: Rates & Reservations
Happy Birthday to the JW Marriott Bangkok!
When the JW Marriott Bangkok opened its doors ten years ago, it was the first Marriott hotel in Thailand. It set the standards for the hotels to follow, and undoubtedly still remains the flagship. Named after the group's founder, American J Willard Marriott, the hotel is today a landmark in its prime Sukhumvit Road location. To celebrate ten auspicious years, each of the JW's award-winning restaurants and outlets have come up with an anniversary cocktail that will only be available until the end of the year. The concoctions include: Lobby-Tini (Lobby Lounge), Crystal Blue (Marriott Café), Stars & Stripes (The New York Steakhouse), Chang-Ply (White Elephant), Oolong Tea in Oolong Runner (Man Ho), Nami Mimoza (Nami) and Tokyo Cooler (Tsu). Picture here (fourth from the right) is Mr Edwin D. Fuller, President and Managing Director, International Lodging, Marriott International, with employees who have been with JW Marriott Bangkok since its opening. Mr Fuller was also the representative from Marriott International to preside over the opening ceremony of this hotel in 1997. (For an unforgettable experience of Bangkok with a location close to a Skytrain station to explore the whole city with easy, make a reservation right here.)
Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa scoops coveted awards
Dubbed as Bangkok's only true city resort, the Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa has been honored with two coveted international awards, making it onto the list of 'The 99 Most Popular Hotels Worldwide' from Holiday Check, and 'The Best Luxury - World, Asia', a Trip Advisor Travellers Choice' award. The 413-room hotel sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River on an 11-acre estate covered with landscaped, tropical gardens. The resort has unique and outstanding facilities, including a new Club Lounge, lobbies, meeting rooms, great dining options, a well-established and successful Mandara Spa and the award-winning Manohra luxury cruises. Pictured are (from left to right) Mr Wayne Williams, Group Financial Controller, Mr David Wain, Cluster Director of Human Resources, Mr Patrick Martinez, General Manager, Khun Naowarat Arunkong, Rooms Division Manager, Mr Atilla Erda, Brand Director of Sales & Marketing, and Mr. Craig Cook, Director of Food & Beverage. (For a real riverside escape, read our review of this fine hotel before checking out the rates and reservations page.)
Coming Soon: The Courtyard Marriott
Scheduled to open in August 2007, The Courtyard Marriott will be the latest and fourth Mariott brand to open in Bangkok. Billed as "a hotel designed by business travellers", it boasts a prime location just off Rajadamri Road, and within walking distance to the Ratchaprasong / Chidlom-Ploenchit shopping and business districts. The 14-storey building will consist of 413 contemporary guestrooms fitted out with all the latest hi-tech amenities, as well as four super-luxurious suites. Mr. Nicholas Tse, General Manager (7th from left) recently announced the Pre-Opening Team. Picture with him are (from left) Khun Thaveechai Lertaramratana, Director of Sales & Marketing, Mr Trevor May, Cluster Director of Finance, Khun Wattana Waidee, Executive Housekeeper, Khun Anchuleekorn Polsawasdi, Front Office Manager, Khun Sukanya Poksupat, Accounting Manager, Khun Kanchana Vadhanabhuti , Cluster Director of Reservation Sales, Ms Meg Evans, Director of Marketing (Thailand), Khun Jumphol Keartisuwan, Director of Engineering, Khun Janjira Trivirot, Executive Secretary, Khun Chanokporn Sintuvatin, Director of Human Resources, and Khun Surachart Rukpong, Accouting Officer.
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square celebrates 18 years with great prizes
To celebrate it's 18th birthday, Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square is giving away 18 fabulous prizes, including a grand first prize of one million baht cash, as well as an ATV (all terrain vehicle), return tickets to Frankfurt, Paris, the Maldives and Colombo, and a variety of vouchers. Anyone spending 1,000 baht or more at any of the hotel's outlets between now and the end of November (2007) can enter the competition. The hotel also recently opened a Sports Bar, adding more variety to its already impressive list of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. It has one of the best locations for shopping in the heart of the Siam area, just minutes away from 'The Pride of Bangkok', the Siam Paragon shopping mall. If shopping is on your agenda when visiting Bangkok, read our review of Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, and check out its rates and reservations page. |
