Just when you thought Bangkok couldn’t get any busier, it’s adding another hotel.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Grand Uniland Company Limited to open a new Holiday Inn Expresshotel in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown.
The 240-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Chinatown will join three Holiday Inn Express hotels in Thailand’s capital: Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam, Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn and Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sukhumvit 11.
Slated to open in 2017, the hotel will be part of a mixed development with retail shops, restaurants and bars catering to travellers looking for a refreshing, fuss-free stay in the colourful district of Chinatown, known locally as Yaowarat.
Guests will find themselves smack bang in the central location of Chareon Krung Road – the district’s business hub – and the close proximity of the hotel to the upcoming Chinatown train station, which is expected to begin operations in the same year.
One of the main draws of the hotel will be its connectivity to main shopping districts such as Siam Square and Silom and key tourist spots such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun along the Chao Praya River.
The bustling night food market at Yaowarat will also offer guests a variety of dining options during their stay.
“Bangkok retains its position as one of the world’s top travel destinations and tourism is set to grow with over 18 million visitors expected to visit the city this year,” IHG’s vp of operations for South East Asia Leanne Harwood said.
“We are seeing an increasing number of travellers looking for hotels where they can get a good night’s rest, in a great location and at a reasonable price. Over the years our three Holiday Inn Express hotels in Bangkok have seen strong occupancy and we have received great feedback from our guests on their experiences staying with us.
Grand Uniland Company Limited’s principal Suwan Lertpunyaroj added that in a culturally rich district like Chinatown, the hotel could not be more suited.
“Guests will be close to a wide variety of restaurants and bars and a bustling local community,” he said.
“As an established hub for exported Thai merchandise, we also expect the hotel to be popular amongst business and leisure travellers.”
The hotel will feature the brand’s signature Great Room where guests can dine and interact during their stay, including:
- Free and fast Wi-Fi available in guest rooms and throughout the hotel so they stay connected
- Free Express Start Breakfast or a Grab & Go option to start the day
- A comfortable sleep with high quality bedding and a choice of firm or soft pillows
- Self-service business centre and laundry room
- 24-hour access to the fitness centre
