Due to the continuous and never-ending additions of new Thailand hotels and resorts to the plethora of existing independent and chain hotels in all categories, a list with an open discussion would be of most help to keep track of all the changes. This is particularly essential now that Bangkok hotels have recently achieved the largest occupancy increase, jumping 117% to 57.8%, and recorded the largest RevPAR Increases in Asia Pacific. Please list the property that you know of, its location (city), photos (if available), expected opening date, info source, and as much info as possible and I will update the original post as follows: Bangkok & Environs Okura Hotel, Phloenchit area - Expected opening date: Opened IHG Indigo Hotel, Wireless Rd. - Expected opening date: End of 2012 Sofitel So, Sathorn Road - Expected opening date: Opened Best Western Grand Howard, Sathorn area - Opened Aloft Bangkok - Sukhumvit 11 - Opened December 2011 Holiday Inn Express Bangkok - Siam/National Stadium - Opened Ramada Bangkok Sukhumvit - Asok Intersection - Opened as a different hotel Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit - Sukhumvit 57 - Opened Novotel Bangkok Platinum - Pratunam - Opened Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok - Sukhumvit Rd. - Expected opening date: Opened The Siam Hotel - Dusit/Riverside area - Expected opening date: Opened Eastin Grand Hotel - Lower Sathorn/Surasak - Expected opening date: Opened Centara Central Station Bangkok - Hua Lampong/Chinatown - Expected opening Summer 2012 Marriott Hotel Queen’s Park - Sukhumvit 22 - Expected completed rebranding 2016 Chiang Mai & North Hua Hin Ibis Hua Hin - Opening in January 2012 Pattaya Phuket & Andaman Sea Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach - Opened Days Inn - Phuket Town - Opening April 2013 Mercure Krabi Deevana - Ao Nang Beach - Opened Swissôtel Resort Phuket - Kamala Beach - Expected opening date: April 2012 Samui & Gulf of Siam Mentra Samui Resort & Spa - Northern Coast - Opened Other Areas Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon Kaen Rayong Marriott Resort & Spa - Rayong - Opening in June 2012
New addition to the Thai Capital for the first time is the luxurious Okura Hotel (in partnership with the Banyan Tree) which will be located at the corner of Wireless Rd. and Phloenchit (100 meters from the PA) with second floor connection to Phloenchit BTS station. The hotel will occupy the top floors 23-34 of this Park Ventures ‘Ecoplex on Witthayu’ building. The 242-room Japanese based hotel is scheduled to open in spring 2012.
IHG Hotel Indigo Bangkok on Wireless Rd. adjacent to the All Seasons Place where the Conrad is located. The 188-room design property is expected to be completed by the end of 2012.
Sofitel SO is coming to town in the first quarter 2012. Sofitel So Bangkok is created by five interior decorators including signature Haute Couture fashion designer Christian Lacroix, who will introduce French elegance in the decor of the hotel lobby and stylish objects in the guestrooms. This new and completely different hotel, located at Sathorn Road overlooking Lumpini Park, with its 238 rooms, offers an original guest experience presented in a novel environmental concept based on the four elements: water, earth, wood and metal.
Best Western has signed its second Best Western Plus hotel in Bangkok. Located in the lower Sathorn area, the Grand Howard Hotel brings the total Best Western portfolio in the city to five. The Grand Howard Hotel will be part of the 'Best Western Plus' Collection, which is Best Western's recently launched upscale brand. The 256-room hotel is conveniently located in the Sathorn area, close to the commercial, shopping and entertainment scene in Bangkok and the rooms offer views of the city or the nearby Chao Phraya River.
The Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam is opening in December 2011. The green structure next to Siam@Siam Design Hotel & National Stadium BTS Station. Artist rendering of how supposed to look when completed
Big Developments on the Holiday Inn front, as they are also building a Massive complex across from Sukhumvit Soi 33.
Can't wait to see it! Big and a Holiday Inn development, sounds interesting to us! Thanks for letting us know here on MP!
In addition to its four properties in Bangkok (Ramada Encore Suk 10, Ramada Suites Suk 12, Ramada D MA, Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside), Ramada is embarking on a very strange project at the Asok intersection. Although a high-rise, this 37-story building is very slim and has a small footprint, maybe 6-7 rooms per each floor! Ramada Bangkok Sukhumvit is located at the junction between Sukhumvit Road and Soi 23, 30 meters from the Asok BTS sky train station. Amenities will include a full-service restaurant, two signature bars, an executive lounge, fitness center, business center and swimming pool. The property is expected to open in the first quarter of 2012. As of late June 2011.
WOW!!! Really??? They already building another 29-storey Holiday Inn at Sukhumvit 22!!! TRAVELSIG, is this the same one you are talking about?
Yes this is the one (Fenix). Large office tower next store also. Looks to be quite a large development.
The 246-room Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach has opened its doors in Thailand. The new beachside resort is located on the northwest coast of Phuket, by the Andaman Sea. Each guestroom features the latest in hospitality technology such as LCD flat-screen TV connected to DVD players and I-pod docking stations. The property also offers free wireless Internet in the room and throughout the resort; while i-Pads are available for guests' use. Other in-room features include crisp beddings with a choice of soft and firm pillows, a large walk-in rain shower and a spacious balcony/terrace. The resort has a range of family-friendly facilities and services. Its KidSuites offer privacy for both parents and children, each with separate sleeping areas. The kids' section of the suite comes with a bunk bed and a play corner that includes a flat screen TV, a DVD player and a game console. For families with teenagers, the resort offers a Teen Zone with game consoles for youngsters to unwind and entertain themselves. There's also a Kids Club, with an array of entertaining activities where younger kids can have fun under the watch of professional care takers. The brand's signature Kids Stay and Eat Free feature allows up to two children under 18 years old to stay free when sharing a room with up to two adults. Children under 12 enjoy complimentary breakfast; and free lunch and dinner from the children's menu when accompanied by an adult who takes at least one main course. For leisure, the resort features a beachfront infinity pool, a resort leisure centre and a fitness center fitted with the latest equipment. The Holiday Inn Resort Phuket Mai Khao Beach also offers a wide range of holistic Thai and western massages and treatments at its Tea Tree Spa. Dining choices at the resort span a wide selection of local specialties and international cuisine in its three restaurants and bars. The hotel is located within 15 minutes drive from HKT, several major golf courses, and Splash Jungle, the island's recreational water park. It is also close to popular attractions like Phang Nga Bay, Sirinath National Park and Phuket Town Shopping Centre.
I am still able to find good 5 stars here for less than $100, one of the few cities where that is still possible.
Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit - Located at Sukhumvit 57 about 100 m east of Thonglor BTS Station, the hotel is scheduled to open in February 2012. As of mid July 2011. October 19, 2011
Kal-thanks for posting about the new Ren. I was wondering what that building was! Excellent location. Looks to me like something is going up at Ekkimai (across the street from the medical centre) at S 42- no idea what however.
Recent article that details the new hotels additions and competition at Koh Samui: Battle of the brands as koh samui goes global
Mantra Samui Resort & Spa opened on 10 October 2011, following a three and a half year development at a cost of $20 million.
