Bangkok--20 Mar--U Sunsuri Phuket
Absolute Hotel Services’ Regional Managing Director John Westoby is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Richard Mehr as General Manager of U Sunsuri Phuket, the latest property which will be ready to open in April 2013, effective March 1, 2013.
Richard’s previous position before joining the AHS team was as General Manager at Banyan Resort and Golf, a 4-star all-villa resort and golf course in Hua Hin, Thailand. His diverse career in hospitality and sales including previously having worked in Phuket spans over 25 years.
“Having Richard join the Absolute Hotel Services team is a real asset for us. Our current U properties in Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi are both multiple award winners meaning the General Manager of U Sunsuri Phuket will have a tough act to follow but I am extremely confident that Richard is the right man for the job. His gilt-edged experience in hospitality management, food and beverage and sales will help ensure that U Sunsuri’s guests experience the highest levels of luxury, standards and service.” said Mr. Westoby.
U Sunsuri Phuket is set in a dramatic hillside location in a secluded area of pristine Nai Harn Beach, Phuket with spectacular views of a deep blue lake, billowing trees and the majestic ocean. This new U resort will offer spacious and luxurious accommodation with modern facilities for young couples, honeymooners and families with children. Meeting and event venues are designed to ideally serve both meeting and wedding purposes with a superlative touch.
All 132 rooms and suites at U Sunsuri Phuket are designed in a contemporary modern Thai style with room sizes ranging from 45 sqm for superior rooms to 90 sqm for suites. The resort facilities include a welcome sala, two swimming pools with pool bar, purpose built kids pool and kids club, two restaurants, a wine bar, spa facilities with three double treatment rooms, a fully equipped gym, beach club, library/business centre and event space for meetings and events that can accommodate up to 220 guests.
For truly creative dining experiences, U Sunsuri Phuket will offer uniquely esoteric choices for U. From all day dining Spice & Senses offering only the finest and freshest fare available to a rustic wine bar where you can hang out and view the memorable sunsets for which Phuket is renowned.
Visit our website www.usunsuriphuket.com for more information.