Best Western Signs the Grand Howard in Bangkok
Best Western International has signed on its newest hotel in Thailand - The Grand Howard - in the capital city of Bangkok.
June 29, 2011 - A signing ceremony was held at Best Western International's Asia & Middle East Head Office on June 28, 2011 between Best Western International's Vice President International Operations - Asia & the Middle East, Glenn de Souza, and Managing Director of The Grand Howard, Jariya Sakulkittithamrong.
Soon to join the recently launched Best Western Plus collection, The Grand Howard Hotel is located in the bustling Sathorn area, within a few minute drive of the commercial, shopping and entertainment scene. Nearby is the expressway, offering convenient airport access and making the hotel an ideal choice for business and leisure travelers. Bangkok's elevated BTS Skytrain is around the corner for easy travel around the one of Asia's most popular city of Bangkok, with a complimentary hotel shuttle service available to/from the Skytrain station.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome The Grand Howard to the Best Western family. With its distinctive and stylish design, the hotel is well suited to our recently-launched upscale Best Western Plus and is sure to quickly become the top choice in metro-Bangkok for today's chic, sophisticated and modern travelers” said Mr. de Souza.
Its 256 rooms come in Studio, Superior, Deluxe, Cabana and Premier Room type Categories. Comfortable and stylishly designed, they are well appointed with amenities including LCD 32 inch TV, data ports, safe, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer, while the bathroom features a shower and a bathtub. The rooms also have a desk/work area and offer views of the city or the nearby Chao Phraya River.
Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, all-day dining restaurant, coffee lounge, outdoor bar, fitness room, business centre and function rooms - among these a grand ballroom holding up to 700 people.
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