Minor Hotels, a global leader in hospitality with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries worldwide, has announced the upcoming opening of Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel in partnership with Thailand's premier real estate developer, CP LAND Public Company Limited (CP LAND). On 1st September 2024, following an extensive renovation, the 402-key property formerly known as Grand Fortune Hotel Bangkok will start operating under the Minor umbrella. This will mark the 12th Avani hotel in Thailand and the 3rd Avani hotel in Bangkok, joining sister properties Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel and Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel.
Strategically located in the heart of the new Central Business District, Avani Ratchada Bangkok offers seamless connectivity with the city via Phra Ram 9 MRT Station and proximity to the Airport Rail Link and BTS Skytrain, making it an appealing city base for both leisure and business travellers. Contemporary guestrooms and suites, designed for optimal sleep and productivity, offer modern amenities and captivating city views, while the 169-square-metre Presidential Suite offers luxury features including a dining room that seats eight guests, a cocktail bar, and a private sauna. Perched on the 25th floor, the exclusive AvaniClub Lounge offers a serene retreat above the city where suite guests can enjoy gourmet breakfast, afternoon refreshments and evening cocktails.
Catering to the diverse palates of its wide-ranging clientele, the hotel's culinary offerings reflect its upscale positioning as a premier destination. One Ratchada serves international and local flavours throughout the day, while Nan Yuan Chinese Restaurant specialises in Cantonese delicacies. Metro Lounge soothes with handcrafted cocktails and live music; The Pantry supplies busy executives with convenient grab-and-go options; and the pool bar provides a refreshing escape with signature drinks and city views.
Avani Ratchada Bangkok's state-of-the-art wellness centre occupies an entire floor and features a lap pool, AvaniFit gym, and spa facilities, including a Japanese Onsen and sauna. This ensures guests have ample space to relax, rejuvenate, and maintain their wellbeing during their stay. For events and meetings in the heart of Bangkok, guests can choose from 16 versatile venues, including a 924-square-metre ballroom equipped with advanced technology and catering to everything from weddings to product launches.
On their doorstep, guests will find the vibrant district of Ratchada with its bustling night markets, tantalising street food, world-class performances and shopping malls. Visitors can explore the trendy RCA nightlife, catch a show at the Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre, or shop at Fortune IT Lifestyle Mall and Central Rama 9. With excellent public transportation, Ratchada is a convenient base for exploring the rest of the city.
Mr. Keerati Satasuk, Chief Executive Officer of CP Land Public Company Limited, said, "This collaboration between CP LAND's Fortune Hotel Group and Minor Hotels is a strategic alliance that will pioneer the expansion of hotel management across Thailand. We are committed to enhancing service quality and leveraging our existing hotels to attract international travellers, ultimately driving economic growth and elevating the standards of the tourism and service sectors in Thailand."
"With its central location only 30 minutes away from two international airports, Avani Ratchada is ideally situated to capture both the leisure and business traveller segments," commented Mr. Dillip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International and CEO of Minor Hotels. "Together with our partners CP LAND, we are proud to give the city of Bangkok a hotel that brings the best in hospitality, dining and MICE facilities to the thriving district of Ratchada."
With this latest addition, Avani Hotels & Resorts strengthens its presence in Asia and continues its global expansion with upcoming openings in China and the Seychelles scheduled for Q4 of this year.
For more information about Avani Ratchada Bangkok, please visit avanihotels.com/en/ratchada-bangkok, call +66 (0) 2 641 1500 or email vrat@avanihotels.com.