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|A NEW MILLENNIUM HOTEL IN THAILAND
6 September 2007, SINGAPORE:The five-star Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, which will open
in Thailand this October, marks yet another milestone in Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
(M&C) plc’s branding commitment to expand the Millenniumbrand name in the Asia-Pacific region.
Located in one of Bangkok city’s prime central areas on Asoke Road (Sukhumvit Soi 21), the
hotel is within easy access to the business district, financial institutions and some of the city’s
best entertainment spots. This latest addition to M&C’s portfolio is situated adjacent to the
subway and skytrain stations near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. With its central
location, the hotel is a 30-minute drive away from Bangkok’s new Suvarnabhumi International
Airport.
“Thailandhas always been such a draw for tourists from all over the world.The presence of
Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok in a key destination like Thailand will reinforce the Millennium brand
as a provider of elegant and luxury accommodation,”said Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman of
the Hong Leong Group Singapore and Chairman of M&C Hotels plc.
The Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok hotel is managed by M&C Hotels and owned by
Thailand-based Fena Estate Company Limited. A joint-venture between Srichawla Family (FICO Group)
and City Hotels Pte Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of M&C Hotels), each company owns a 50%
interest in the joint-venture.
“This highly-anticipated five-star hotel will complement the unique offerings of our other
five-star Thai property – the Millennium Resort Patong in Phuket which is part of the giant Phuket
Jungceylon Project. This resort is also slated to open in October,” said Mr Michael Sengol, Chief
Operating Officer of M&C Hotels plc.“With the anticipated increase in visitor arrivals to
Thailand, we look forward to maximising the potential of these unique properties.”
Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok features a sail-like glass façade with an atrium and concept
floors. Designed for business and leisure travellers, its 325 “salient” rooms and suites are
spacious and tastefully decorated with contemporary Thai-inspired design. The guestroom component
comprises 102 superior rooms, 153 superior plus rooms, 55 executive club rooms, 14 standard suites
and 1 spacious Presidential Suite. These rooms will be furnished with long bath and separate
shower, electronic safe, LCD satellite TV, and Internet access.
The discerning business traveller will also get to appreciate the hotel’s unique blend of
cutting-edge technology, stylish meeting spaces and genuinely warm service. “Proximity” key card
access to the rooms, Wi-Fi Internet and an in-room media hub are available to meet with today’s
lifestyle demands.
The hotel’s meeting and banquet facilities total over 1,300 square metres in size. Its main
ballroom will feature an impressive size of 500 square metres and is estimated to host up to 500
people theatre-style or 350 people in a banquet-style set-up. It will feature full-length ceiling
to floor windows that will maximise the use of natural light.
The hotel will have six restaurants and bars that offer authentic Japanese, Italian, Spanish
Tapas, Indian, Cantonese and Thai specialities. Other facilities include a business centre,
swimming pool, lifestyle spa (The Antidote) and fitness centre, a golf-putting “green” and a
multi-storey car park.
Opening highlights
To celebrate its opening, Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok is offering a special introductory room
rate starting from
THB 4,199* (approximately US$140/S$216)per room per night. This offer is valid for
stay from
1 November to 31 December 2007. For reservations, telephone (66) 2204 4111, or
e-mail rsvn@millenniumsukhumvit.com, or visit www.millenniumsukhumvit.com for details.
Guests can also consider an extended holiday at the Millennium Resort Patong Phuket which is
offering a special introductory room rate starting from
THB 4,100*
(approximately US$136/S$210)per room per night. This offer is valid from
1 October to 31 October 2007. For reservations, telephone (65) 6735 7575, or
e-mail reservations@millenniumhotels.com, or visit www.millenniumhotels.com for details.
*Applicable taxes, terms and conditions apply.
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Notes to Editors:
The London-listed M&C Hotels plc, a 53% subsidiary of City Developments Limited (CDL) and
part of the Hong Leong Group Singapore, operates in major gateway cities in 17 countries with a
portfolio of more than 110
three-, four- and five-star hotels worldwide.
