Bangkok--4 May--BWI (Thailand)
Best Western Set to Break Ground at Suvarnabhumi The luxurious Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport, scheduled to open in 2008.
Best Western International announced that the Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport has finalized its construction plans, and is currently preparing for the 1—billion-baht (US$30.44 million) project’s ground-breaking ceremony. The 271-room hotel is scheduled to open in late 2008.
"We decided to go with the Best Western Premier brand for our property, as it is quite flexible and also provides excellent management support,” said the hotel’s owner, Phairach Choothamkhajorn. “Another reason we chose Best Western is the power of its global brand as the world's largest hotel chain. They share their existing database and promote our hotel in both local and international channels.”
The seven-storey, Best Western Premier-brand accommodation carries a contemporary design with some resort facilities. The area is currently being transformed into a lively commercial zone with entertainment complexes, shopping centers, restaurants and office buildings.
The Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport offers five suites, 36 deluxe guestrooms, 230 superior rooms and modern facilities. To conserve energy, the hotel is installing blackout shades and double-glazed windows.
The Best Western Premier Amaranth Suvarnabhumi Airport is targeting a mix of FIT business and leisure travelers. It expects 20% of its capacity will go to airline crews, while the remaining 80% will comprise bookings through BWI’s distribution system and from Best Western’s Gold Crown Club International members. The hotel will also aim for corporate and government with meeting business.
The hotel will present a menu of international cuisine for all-day dining at one of its restaurants, while a second outlet will specialize in national dishes, with Japanese, Italian and Chinese being considered. Business travelers will find a fully equipped business center, three meeting rooms and a 500-guest ballroom. Other facilities include a spa, lounge, fitness center, beauty salon and souvenir shop.
Along with Best Western’s renowned superior hospitality, guests will enjoy pre-check in and express check out, ‘Meet & Greet’ services and airport transfers.
ABOUT BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
Best Western International is THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN(r), providing marketing, reservations and operational support to 4,200* independently owned and operated member hotels in 80* countries and territories worldwide. Founded in 1946, this iconic brand is host to approximately 400,000 worldwide guests each night. A pioneer within the industry, Best Western is recognized for its distinctive business model and diverse hotel portfolio. The company continues to innovate and enhance both the business and leisure travel experience. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com .
*Numbers are approximate and can fluctuate.
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