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|Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket, to open its doors in Thailand
10 January 2008 Singapore: Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket Hotel has opened for business in the heart of famous Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand’s leading resort town. The new star is the latest property to join the growing global portfolio of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc (M&C).
Just in November, another Thai hotel, the Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel opened for business, showcasing the group’s newest premier 5-star brand to the Thai market.
Millennium Resort Patong hotel is owned by Phuket Square Company Ltd and managed by M&C. Phuket Square Company Ltd is the owner and developer of the Phuket Jungceylon shopping and leisure complex where the M&C hotel is located.( Jungceylon is the Portuguese original name for Phuket.)
In March 2006, Real Estate Capital Asia Partners L.P (RECAP) through Dolruethai Co.,Ltd acquired a 95 per cent interest in the Phuket Jungceylon project, a mega hotel and retail complex of two million square feet. RECAP is a private real estate fund in which the City Developments Limited Group (CDL) has significant interest with a US-based investment fund and other limited partners.
“The unique infrastructure and lush tropical surroundings at the Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket will present travelers a luxurious experience unparalleled by any other in the region. The landscape forms a vital element for the interior décor of this property. This urban resort will offer guests a taste of the modern Asian-Thai chic, blending both intimacy and sophistication in an exceptional location.
It is positioned as a leading resort in Phuket, designed in a contemporary Asian style with exquisite Thai touches," said Mr Kwek Leng Beng, Executive Chairman of the Hong Leong Group Singapore, which includes property giant CDL and London-listed M&C.
Conveniently located on Rat-Uthit Road at the intersection of Bangla Street in Patong, a popular area in Phuket, the Millennium Resort Patong, presents a conceptually unique infrastructure – this hotel consists of two wings known as the Beachside and Lakeside.
“For those looking to indulge, the Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket is an ideal intimate
tropical hideaway for travelers. Whether holidaying with the family or enjoying an intimate escape
for two, this urban resort set in Jungceylon offers a whole range of facilities and activities to
suite every traveler,” said Mr Michael Sengol, Chief Operating Officer of M&C.
Unique features of the Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket
The Beachside
The Beachside wing comprises a total of 197 rooms and takes up 19,000 square metres of the
built up area. Part of the property sits on top of the retail centre and caters to up-market tour
groups and families on vacation. The Bar 8°, which is located at the hotel’s modern and
contemporary atrium, offers live music, courtesy of leading bands .
This wing boasts superior and deluxe rooms, as well as junior suites complemented with spacious balconies and additional pantry facilities for long-term guests. The Beachside’s restaurant, Straits Dining, serves buffet breakfast and delectable Southeast Asian cuisines.
The Lakeside
Peacefully tucked in the exclusive enclave of the Jungceylon development, the
Lakeside’s open-aired concept portrays a tropical and relaxed ambiance with rich yet soft Thai
culture which combines some Portuguese elements. It offers superior and deluxe rooms, cabanas, as
well as executive suites. The Lakeside consists of 224 rooms and sits beside a mega mart, a
well-known department store, multiplex cinema and bowling alley.
Perfect for business travelers, the Lakeside offers comprehensive meeting facilities to meet corporate travelers’ needs. Its F&B outlet, Bistro, is all-day dining restaurant which serves Western, Continental and Thai specialties. The Lounge 98° offers a cozy yet modern setting for guests to unwind or relax with friends for cocktails.
Recreation facilities
The Millennium Resort Patong, Phuket will have two swimming pools, one of which will be an
outdoor pool surrounded by cabana-style guestrooms. Other leisure amenities include a
state-of-the-art fitness centre and luxurious spa facilities with individual suites offering Thai
and international massage therapy.
Opening highlights
To celebrate its opening, Millennium Resort Patong Phuket is offering a special introductory room rate starting from THB 4,300* (approximately USD135/SGD206) per room per night. This offer is valid from 20 January to 29 February 2008. For reservations, telephone (65) 6735 7575, or e-mail reservations@millenniumhotels.com , or visit www.millenniumhotels.com for details.
Travellers heading to Bangkok can also choose to stay at the Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok which 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.millenniumhotels.com for details.
*Applicable taxes, terms and conditions apply.
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.
For more information, please contact:
Wong Yin Yin
Director of Marketing, Asia Pacific
D 65 6839 2826 | F 65 6235 4138 | M 65 8183 3474
Millennium & Copthorne International Limited
390 Havelock Road, #02-01 King's Centre, Singapore 169662
Global Website:
www.millenniumhotels.com
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