Bangkok sees a new Marriott

Marriott Hotels, has opened the new Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse. Owned by TCC Land Asset World, the hotel is situated on Surawong Road, close to the up and coming Chinatown district as well as the Silom shopping strip in the centre of town.

“Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse expands Marriott Hotel’s presence in Bangkok and offers experiences to inspire both international and domestic travellers to travel brilliantly,” said Mike Fulkerson, Vice President, Brands & Marketing Asia-Pacific, Marriott International. “Its modern design, dynamic meeting spaces and creative dining venues will attract both international visitors and local residents.”

Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse offers flexible room layouts that feature up to three bedrooms to accommodate guests’ individual needs. Set in a 32-storey modern building, the new-build property has 197 guestrooms and 106 deluxe suites. Featuring a palette of warm greys, neutrals and textured surfaces, the interiors embody the Marriott Modern Design philosophy.

Located between Bangkok’s historic quarter and Central Business District, the hotel offers easy access to famed cultural attractions such as Neilson Hays Library, Bangkokian Museum, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek) and is situated within steps of the up-and-coming Bangrak Creative District, providing guests with access to authentic local experiences. The soon-to-open Mahanakhon Observatory, which provides 360-degree panoramic views and a luxury shopping enclave ICONSIAM, is also within easy reach.

The property offers four dining concepts: The Lobby Lounge is an all-day dining venue that serves international favorites and light, seasonal dishes; Praya Kitchen celebrates Thai cuisine with an elaborate buffet to showcase heritage local fare with a modern twist; Located on the top floor of the hotel, Yào Rooftop Bar offers cocktails and signature bar bites with a Shanghai-inspired terrace with views of the cityscape and the Chao Praya river; At Yào Rooftop Bar Restaurant, guests can enjoy  Cantonese and Shanghainese fare, and tea rituals in modern Chinese-fashioned interiors.

“Leisure and business travelers will enjoy our timeless Thai hospitality right in the heart of Bangkok,” said George Varughese, General Manager, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse. “Our unique location close to city’s main attractions and within an emerging creative neighbourhood will provide guests with fresh and immersive experiences of Bangkok.”