Bangkok--17 Oct--Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa, Bangkok’s unique city resort, has won a prestigious TUI Holly Award for the second year running. The award is given to the 100 most popular resort hotels in the world and is voted for by guests. Despite being a city-based hotel, the 413-room Bangkok Marriott has all the luxury and ambience of a true resort and has long been a favourite with the travel industry and international travellers. Sitting on the bank of the Chaopraya River, it is set over 11 acres of tropical gardens and boasts outstanding facilities including a new Club Lounge, meeting rooms and great dining options. Guests can indulge themselves at the Mandara Spa or on an award-winning Manohra luxury cruise. Earlier this year, Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa picked up two other international awards. It was named one of “The 99 Most Popular Hotels Worldwide” by Holiday Check and also “The Best Luxury — World, Asia” in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards. Patrick Martinez, General Manager of Bangkok Marriot Resort & Spa, said: “We are the first resort in Asia to receive the TUI Holly Award and it stands as a testament to the efforts of our staff who are always striving to make our guests’ stays as memorable as possible.” Picture caption: Wally Hoppe (right), Director Travel Industry Sales, Marriott International Hotel, received the TUI Holly Award on behalf of Bangkok Marriott Resort & Spa from Kirsten Feld-T?rkism (left), Managing Director of Airtours International and TUI Germany, at a ceremony held in Germany recently. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Wanida Tardivel Tel: (66) 2 476 0022 Fax: (66) 2 476 1120 Email: [email protected]