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) Luxury hospitality group to open deluxe hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
Rapidly expanding its reach in the world�s most alluring destinations, W Hotels, owned by North Sathorn Hotel Company, a joint venture between Dubai-based Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC, has announced plans to open its second hotel in Thailand, W Bangkok. The newly constructed 400-room hotel will debut in 2011 as part of a luxurious, mixed-use real estate development at the core of the city�s commercial and diplomatic center. W Bangkok will combine innovative, contemporary design and W�s signature services to create a transformative experience for modern travelers visiting Bangkok, one of Asia Pacific�s most captivating cities.�Ross Klein, President, Starwood�s Luxury Brands Group, said, �W continues to extend beyond the boundaries of everyday travel, offering a magical mix of sexy destinations and sublime design. More>>
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) (AFX UK Focus) 2007-10-16 16:26 GMT: Starwood Hotels plans Bangkok hotel
NEW YORK (AP) - Hotel operator Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday said its W Hotels unit will open W Bangkok in 2011.The 400-room hotel will be W Hotels' second in Thailand. It will be owned by North Sathorn Hotel Co., a joint venture between Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC.
The hotel will be part of a mixed-use development in Bangkok's commercial and diplomatic center, Starwood said.
Shares of Starwood Hotels added 43 cents to $60.17 in morning trading. Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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) Bangkok: The old and the Buddha-ful
Shopping and gawking at the nightlife are what draw most visitors to Thailand's capital city. But for me, it was Bangkok's history and architecture that were truly spectacular.On the ride into the city from the airport, I was initially unimpressed. The high rises, the new mega shopping centers, even the old neighborhood markets were what one expects in most big Asian cities.
However, the charming traditional Thai welcome at the dazzling Shangri-La Hotel, and the view from my room of the bustling Chao Phraya River with its nonstop ferry traffic, began to make me feel that Bangkok would be something special.
It was my tour to the Grand Palace complex the next morning, given by a guide from the hotel's travel agency, that cemented the fact that Bangkok is unique. More>>
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) W Hotels Heads to Thailand’s Cosmopolitan Capital with the Announcement of W Bangkok
NEW YORK | Rapidly expanding its reach in the world's most alluring destinations, W Hotels today announced plans to open its second hotel in Thailand with the new W Bangkok. The newly constructed, 400-room hotel will debut in 2011 as part of a luxurious, mixed-use development at the core of the city's commercial and diplomatic center. Owned by North Sathorn Hotel Company, a joint venture between Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC, W Bangkok will combine innovative, contemporary design and W's signature services to create a transformative experience for modern travelers visiting Bangkok, one of Asia Pacific's most captivating cities.Gleaming skyscrapers and glittering discotheques stand alongside gilded temples and night markets in this energetic capital city, known to natives as the City of Angels. More>>
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) Starwood Hotels Plans Bangkok Hotel
Hotel operator Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday said its W Hotels unit will open W Bangkok in 2011.The 400-room hotel will be W Hotels' second in Thailand. It will be owned by North Sathorn Hotel Co., a joint venture between Istithmar Hotels FZE and Golden Land Property Development PLC.
The hotel will be part of a mixed-use development in Bangkok's commercial and diplomatic center, Starwood said.
Shares of Starwood Hotels added 43 cents to $60.17 in morning trading.
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