Thailand Hotel News. July 2012

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1 Thailand Hotel News CONTENTS The Okura Prestige Hotel (Bangkok) Pullman G Bangkok Hotel (Bangkok) 1

2 The Okura Prestige Project Overview The Okura Prestige Bangkok is situated at the intersection of Wireless Road, known as "embassy row", and Ploenchit Road, the city s leading commercial district. Like many of Tokyo s best luxury hotels, newly opened The Okura Prestige Bangkok is located in a skyscraper, occupying the top floors of Park Ventures Ecoplex, an iconic landmark building. An exceptional design feature is the the gravity-defying 25-meter infinity pool, anchored to the outside of the 25th floor and adjacent to the gym and spa, creating a dramatic oasis high above the city. Guest accommodations are located above the 26th floor, offering spectacular views of Bangkok s skyline. Project Details 1. Type of Business: Luxury city hotel 2. Open Date: June Concept: Asian design that harmonizes Japanese and Thai cultures. 4. Location: Park Ventures Ecoplex building, Wireless Road, Bangkok 5. Target: Business and leisure travelers 6. Number of Rooms: 240 rooms and suites, ranging in size from xxx 7. Room Rate: Starting at around US$ 180 per night. 8. Developer: Univentures PLC; 9. Hotel Operator: Okura Hotels; Architect: Palmer & Turner Thailand; Website: 2

3 Location Map The Okura Prestige Bangkok is situated at the intersection of Wireless Road, known as "Embassy Row", and Ploenchit Road, the city s leading commercial district. There is a connecting skywalk from skytrain station Ploenchit directly into building. 3

4 Hotel façade. 4

5 The shape of the building draws inspiration from the Thai traditional greeting ( wai ) and lotus flower. 5

6 Precariously balanced on the side of the building on the 25th floor is a 25-meter infinity pool. 6

7 The glass entrance doors to the hotel. 7

8 Ground lobby. 8

9 Main lobby and reception area on the 24 th floor. Night shot of man lobby and reception area. The interior embraces an Asian design that harmonizes Japanese and Thai cultures. 9

10 Main lobby and reception area, with to the left the entrance to Yamazato restaurant. Entrance way to Yamazato restaurant, the Okura s signature restaurant. 10

11 Yamazato restaurant has a stylish modern décor with an authentic Japanese ambiance. It serves kaiseki ryōri style cuisine. Yamazato restaurant on 24 th floor with view of the Bangkok skyline. 11

12 Sushi counter of Yamazato restaurant. Elements restaurant. 12

13 A spectacular design feature is the 25-meter-long infinity pool on the 25 th floor. 13

14 The stylish hotel spa. Hotel spa. 14

15 Club lounge. Night shot of Prestige Club room. 15

16 Imperial Suite. Deluxe corner room. 16

17 Deluxe Suite. Deluxe Suite. 17

18 Living room of Deluxe Suite. Deluxe King room. 18

19 The grand ballroom on the 3 rd floor. 19

20 Pullman Hotel G Project Overview The newly re-branded and renovated Pullman Bangkok Hotel G is located in the popular Silom area. Formerly a Sofitel, the 30-storey hotel features 469 stylish rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. Targeting a young and design-conscious clientele, each of the rooms has been decorated in a chic manner with a boutique décor style. Accor has also just opened Pullman Hotel G in the seaside town of Pattaya, a re-branding from Pattaya Aisawan. Project Details 1. Type of Business: 5-star city hotel 2. Open Date: April Concept: Lifestyle hotel with cutting-edge design 4. Location: Silom Road, Suriyawongse, Bangkok 5. Target: Young and savvy business and leisure travelers 6. Number of Rooms: 469 rooms 7. Room Rate: Starting at around US$ 110 per night. 8. Hotel Group: Accor Hotels; 9. Website: 20

21 Location Map Pullman Bangkok Hotel G is located in the Silom area, with Chong Nonsi BTS Skytrain station and Silom MRT underground station nearby. 21

22 Exterior of the 30-storey hotel. Part of the revamp included a new façade. 22

23 Lobby. The hallmark of the newly launched hotel is its cool and contemporary design. Playground, an interactive mixology and bubbles bar, is situated in the hotel s stylish lobby. 23

24 25 Degrees, a burger joint concept restaurant brought to Thailand from Los Angeles. 24

25 The hotel s signature restaurant Scarlett Wine Bar & Restaurant on the 37th floor. Scarlett restaurant s open kitchen. 25

26 Outdoor terrace of Scarlett restaurant & bar. Swimming pool. 26

27 Meeting facilities. 27

28 The 38 th floor underwent a major transformation into a ballroom. The Library foyer. 28

29 The Gallery foyer. The Gallery foyer 29

30 Spa 30

renovation program to position the hotel as a new lifestyle hotel on Silom

31 Deluxe room. All rooms have been furbished with a boutique décor style. Pullman Bangkok Hotel G opened in early April 2012 after an extensive renovation program to position the hotel as a new lifestyle hotel on Silom Road to answer an increasing demand for cutting-edge design and trendy atmosphere. 31

32 Executive room Executive room 32

33 Suite 33

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