Bangkok--14 Aug--Ascott Bangkok
Ascott International’s premium serviced residence property, Ascott Bangkok Sathorn, has been named “Best Serviced Apartment in Thailand” in the prestigious Lifestyle + Travel Readers’ Choice Awards 2008. The award recognises Ascott Bangkok Sathorn’s strong brand equity and service excellence.
Lifestyle + Travel magazine is one of Asia-Pacific’s most respected consumer travel titles. It is widely read by corporate executives and business travellers in Asia and the Middle East.
Mr Eddie Lim, Ascott International’s Country General Manager, Indochina said: “We are pleased to receive the prestigious award which reflects travellers’ support and their confidence in our flagship property in Thailand, Ascott Bangkok Sathorn. We were the first international operator to introduce the serviced residence concept in Thailand where we have been operating for 15 years. Over the years, we have been strongly promoting the ‘Heartware’ culture which encourages our employees to deliver service from the heart and go the extra mile for customers. We will continue to build on this culture and provide travellers a truly memorable ‘home away from home’.”
Ascott Bangkok Sathorn is centrally located in the heart of Sathorn Road. It is close to major business centres and tourist attractions such as the Empire Tower, Bangkok City Tower and Royal Sports Club, and is a short walk to the Chong Nonsi sky train station. The serviced residence property offers 177 apartments ranging from studios to one-, two- and three-bedroom units, catering to travellers’ different lifestyle needs. All apartments come with spacious living and dining areas and a fully-equipped kitchen where travellers can easily prepare a meal for themselves or their friends. Ascott Bangkok Sathorn also provides business travellers with the amenities they need, including high-speed broadband internet access, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, video conferencing services and full WiFi access.
Besides Ascott Bangkok Sathorn, Ascott International operates six other properties in Bangkok, namely Somerset Lake Point; Somerset Park Suanplu; Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 8; Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 11; Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 16 and Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 23. Two new properties — Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor and Somerset Amar Garden — are scheduled for opening in 2009 and 2010 respectively. For reservations, please call (66-2) 344-2500 or 1800 888 272 or email [email protected]
About Ascott International
Ascott International is a subsidiary of Ascott, the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator. Ascott has over 19,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as about 6,000 units which are under development, making a total of 25,000 units.
The company operates three brands — Ascott, Somerset and Citadines. Its portfolio spans 66 cities in 22 countries, 12 of which are new cities in Ascott's portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.
Ascott is headquartered in Singapore. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited. It pioneered Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence in 1984. It also established the world’s first pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust in 2006. Today, the company boasts a 25-year industry track record and serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.
Recent awards include TTG China Travel Awards 2009 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’, DestinAsian Readers' Choice Awards 2009 ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’, TTG Travel Awards 2008 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator’, Business Traveller UK Awards 2008 ‘Best Serviced Residence Company’, Business Traveller Asia Pacific Awards 2008 ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence’, and TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2008 ‘Best Serviced Residence (Group)’.
About Ascott’s 25th Anniversary
2009 marks Ascott’s 25th Anniversary. To celebrate 25 successful years as the top international serviced residence owner-operator, Ascott has introduced a series of promotions and rewards to thank customers for their support. Customers can look forward to an unprecedented grand prize of free stays for the next 25 years. Customers may also enjoy monthly rewards of free stays and 25% off our best available rates in participating properties in over 25 cities each month. For details on the promotions, terms and conditions, and reservations, visit www.the-ascott.com/25anniversary or call Global Reservations at (65) 6272 7272.
Issued by: Ascott International Management (Thailand) Limited
Website: www.the-ascott.com
187 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
For more information, please contact:
Sylvia Tan, Director of Sales & Marketing
Tel: (66) 2343 1469 Email: [email protected]
Juree Umrarong, Marketing Manager
Tel: (66) 2343 1479 Email: [email protected]