IHG has continued the expansion of its Holiday Inn Express brand in Southeast Asia, with the signing of a new property in Bangkok‘s Chinatown district.
The 240-room Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Chinatown will become the budget brand’s fourth property in the Thai capital, following the opening of three hotels in the last three years.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the hotel will form part of a mixed-use development also including shops, restaurants and bars. The new complex will be located on Chareon Krung Road, close to the Chao Praya River and Bangkok’s main railway station, Hualumphong.
“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,” said Leanne Harwood, IHG’s vice president of operations for Southeast Asia.
“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.
“We are very excited to be opening another Holiday Inn Express hotel in a new precinct in Bangkok,” she added.
The new hotel will feature the brand’s signature Great Room concept, which combines a dining area with a social space, plus free Wi-Fi, a business centre, laundry room and a 24-hour fitness centre.
IHG currently has 18 properties in Thailand, and 11 more in the pipeline. The company is also expanding its Holiday Inn Express brand across Southeast Asia, including new hotels in Indonesia and Singapore.
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