Bangkok--2 Dec--BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL
Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain?, with more than 4,200 hotels around the globe, announces the development of its Best Western Premier Hotel in Padang, Indonesia.
This new development will be marked with a “topping off” ceremony in December which will be organized by Pt Bangun Wahana Indah Indonesia, area development office of Best Western International in Indonesia.
Best Western Premier Padang, scheduled to open in 2009, is designed to cater to the international business upscale travelers. With 168 rooms, Best Western Premier Padang offers a perfect location for any business and leisure travelers. It offers a convenient connection to Minang Plaza for shopping and entertainment. Nearby the hotel are important government and corporate offices. It also features a bar, restaurant, fitness center, sauna, meeting rooms, laundry service and a spa.
Jusuf Sawirin, managing director of Best Western area development office in Indonesia, said, “We are excited of this new hotel opening as it also marks the opening of the luxury brand Best Western Premier in the country.”
Best Western Premier, the brand which caters to distinguished travelers, has over 80 hotels in its portfolio spread across Europe and Asia. More Best Western hotels are expected to open in 2009 and 2010 with the following properties: BW New Kuta Condotel, Bali in February 2009; BW Mangga Dua Jakarta in April 2009; BW Premier Kuta in April 2009; BW Premier Solo in April 2009; and BW Grand Seminyak in 2010.
In Asia, there are over 130 Best Western hotels in various stages of development and operations. Best Western International has plans to expand its presence in the region to 200 hotels by 2010.
The coming of a Best Western Premier hotel in Padang adds to the excitement of traveling to the capital city of West Sumatra, a top tourist destination known for its white sand beaches, stunning sunsets, captivating waterfalls and unique culture. Padang has the busiest harbor in the island and is gateway to favorite tourist spots such as Mentawai and Batu islands.
Best Western Premier Padang is located at Jalan Professor Hamka No. 2A Padang, West Sumatra Indonesia 25132.