Fortune Bangkok Rebranded
BANGKOK, AUgust 19, 2005. The Fortune Hotel Bangkok officially rebranded today as the Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok marking the entry of Accor's Grand Mercure brand to Thailand. The hotel has recently completed a multi-million US dollar renovation to rooms and public areas, enhancing its facilities and services. Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok offers six restaurants and bars, an entertainment complex with pub and 21 room karaoke outlet, a ballroom capable of handling 1,000 participants theatre style supported by nine additional meeting rooms, fitness centre, spa and swimming pool.
The 400-room hotel offers guests the convenience of a Bangkok Mass Rapid Transit (Phra Ram 9 Station) underground station right at its doorstep. The hotel's two Club Prestige Floors, feature a modern business centre, exclusive Club Prestige Executive Lounge and high-speed wireless Internet.
Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok General Manager, Stanley Chan, said the hotel's strategic location would prove attractive to business travelers and convention delegates looking to save time and avoid Bangkok traffic.
"The hotel is located within 25 minutes of both the new Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang International Airports and all major convention venues around Bangkok. Having a subway station right out front connects guests with many of Bangkok's commercial centres and leisure attractions around the city." said Mr Chan.
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