Thailand

The Naka Island, Phuket Promotions

Opening in November 2011, The Naka Island resort (the only one on the island) is offering two grand opening packages through March 2012.

Exclusive Opening Special – from THB 9,000+++ ($291 USD)

• Accommodations in your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the surrounding islands and Phang Nga Bay
• Daily breakfast for two beachside at Tonsai restaurant
• Return speedboat transfers to Phuket

Luxury Experience: 3 Nights for Price of 2 – from THB 15,000+++ ($486 USD)

• Accommodations in Tropical Pool Villa, or your choice of private villa, complete with plunge pools, modern conveniences, and stunning views of the surrounding islands and Phang Nga Bay
• Daily breakfast for two beachside at Tonsai restaurant
• Resort credit of THB 2,500 per villa per night, available for use at any of the resort’s two restaurants and bar,  Spa Naka, or resort experiences like kayaking, cycling or Thai cooking classes  (excluding the period from 24 December, 2011 until 7 January, 2012)
• Return speedboat transfers to Phuket

Opening package rates are subject to applicable government tax and service charge (18.7%).

Le Meridien Koh Samui Resort & Spa Promotions

To celebrate its September 30, 2011 grand opening, the resort is offering opening rates starting

package that includes a property buy-out ($100,000), affording 154 guests exclusive access to the entire resort for a three-day wedding extravaganza.

The hotel is located on Lamai Beach on the east coast of Koh Samui with 110-meters of beach frontage. The resort is a short drive to the island’s recreational and cultural facilities, including Lamai Temple and the Yacht Club.  Le Méridien Koh Samui will offer 77 guest rooms and villas with Le Méridien signature bed and elegant bathrooms with rainforest shower and separate bathtub.  Le Méridien Koh Samui will showcase the global Le Méridien arrival experience, curated by international arts provocateur Jérôme Sans, the hotel brand’s cultural curator since 2006.(www.lemeridien.com/kohsamui)

Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 Promotions

Opening in November/December 2011.  Aloft has unveiled its special opening rates in conjunction with its upcoming opening. Under the chic campaign called ‘Style at a Steal’, Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 offers savvy travellers a chance to experience the first Aloft hotel in Bangkok and Southeast Asia with attractive rates starting at only $69+ USD per room per night.

The hotel is infused with the DNA of W Hotels, and Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 (www.alofthotels.com/bangkoksukhumvit11 (www.alofthotels.com/bangkoksukhumvit11) will afford guests a truly unique travel experience at an attractive price point when it opens in October, 2011.  With loft-inspired design imparted by bright, open spaces, Aloft is the perfect hotel for forward-thinking travelers with an anything-goes attitude.  The hotel will feature 297 rooms, over 265 square meters of meeting space & pre-function area, Crave - an all day dining restaurant,re:fuel by Aloftsm- grab ‘n’ go café, w xyzsm bar, re:chargesm fitness center and splash outdoor swimming pool.

Ascott Sathorn Bangkok named Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific

The Ascott Limited’s (Ascott) premier Ascott Sathorn Bangkok has received top honours at the coveted 2011 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards. This is the third time that the property has been named ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’.

Ascott Sathorn Bangkok was also the most preferred serviced residence in 2008 and 2009. Ascott’s two other serviced residences – Ascott Raffles Place Singapore and Somerset Lake Point Bangkok – took second and third place respectively in this year’s awards.

Besides the ‘Best Serviced Residence’ award, Ascott has also clinched ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ for the eighth consecutive year in the 2011 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards.

The awards reflect the highest accolade which discerning readers of Business Traveller bestow on travel and hospitality providers. They are based on the results from the yearly Readers’ Poll conducted and interpreted by market research leader Synovate. Read more…

Radisson Hotel in Bangkok is now Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel

The 24-storey Radisson Hotel on Soi Saengcham, Rama IX Road in Huay Kwang, Bangkok, has been officially rebranded as the Golden Tulip Sovereign Hotel.

Guests at the Golden Tulip Sovereign can choose from 448 guest rooms and suites with all the 4-star amenities to be expected, and a few especially thoughtful touches like the clothes-drying hot-rail and oversized tub in the bathroom, internet-connected writing desk, and state-of-the-art Communication Centre System with touch-screen messaging that provides instant access to the complete range of hotel services.

“While strategically situated adjacent to the expressway just 20 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport with entertainment, shopping and business centres only a short walk away, the hotel gives guests good reason to stay right where they are,” said Vathana Paradorachai, Golden Tulip Sovereign’s Vice President. Read more…