Bangkok--10 Mar--Inhouse Brand Works
W Bangkok has been topped off and construction is on schedule for completion mid 2012.
Bangkok’s most exciting and unique upper upscale hotel has now been topped off and structural work is complete on its 408 rooms and extensive facilities. W Bangkok is owned by North Sathorn Hotel Company Limited, a joint venture between Istithmar World and Golden Land Property Development PLC.
Dignitaries and stakeholders gathered on the roof of the W Bangkok for the official topping off ceremony on March 2nd, 2011. When the hotel opens, the W Bangkok will become a new scene in the city for both guests and locals alike.
The property will form a major part of Golden Land’s Sathorn Square mixed used development which is centered on the historic landmark Russian Embassy complex, and also included 73,000 sq.m. Grade A office space.
"We are delighted with the progress of construction and are looking forward to the opening of the Hotel. We believe once the W is operational the hotel will add a new mix of product that will enhance the offerings of Bangkok,” said Andy Watson, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Istithmar World.
“Bangkok is a perfect mix for W Hotels, appealing to the W brand’s sophisticated travellers with a delectable mix of diverse cultures, world-class shopping and an unsurpassed cuisine experience. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Thailand’s thriving cosmopolitan metropolis and with W’s unique lifestyle programming, the W Bangkok will offer insider access to a world of Wow to our guests. Bangkok will see a hip lifestyle that will take hospitality to another level.” said Matthew Fry, Senior Vice President, Acquisitions and Development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific.
Golden Land Chairman Chris Delaney said he was pleased with the construction progress and to see the building topped off on schedule. “When construction is complete, the entire Sathorn Square and W Bangkok complex will become the city’s new hub, synonymous with success and style.”
Pictured at the construction topping-off of W Bangkok (3rd from left) Matthew Fry SVP Acquisitions and Development — Asia Pacific of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, (4th from left) Chris Delaney Chairman of Golden Land, (9th from left) Andy Watson Acting CEO of Istithmar World, (6th from right) Hamza Mustafa Managing Director — Head of Real Estate of Istithmar World. Others attending are top management from Amburaya Hotels & Resorts, Istithmar World, Golden Land Property Development PLC, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Ritta Co., Ltd. and SODA.
For more information, please contact:
Sudarat Poonapirat, Golden Land Property Development PLC.
Email:
[email protected]
For W Bangkok PR & communications, please contact:
Chanyapat Prasertsak, Inhouse Brand Works Co., Ltd. Email:
[email protected]
To find out more about WBangkok Thailand, visitwww.starwoodhotels.com