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The Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa at Kamala Cove is the 11th
hotel Marriott currently has under construction in Thailand and the
fifth that it is developing with Destination Properties.
Marriott International, Inc. will
introduce its upscale, deluxe Marriott lodging brand in Phuket in
2008 with a 202-room resort under a management agreement with
Kamala Bay Terrace Co, Ltd., a subsidiary of Destination
Properties.
The chic boutique-like, 202-room Phuket
Marriott Resort & Spa at Kamala Cove is a conversion of the
Kamala Terrace Resort which originally opened in 1993. The hotel
was closed in 2005 and is currently undergoing a major renovation
and expansion. Given its location south of Kamala Beach, the hotel
will have easy access to the array of attractions offered by
Phuket, arguably one of the world’s most appealing holiday
destinations.
“We are thrilled by the rapid
expansion of our lodging brands not only throughout Thailand, but
specifically in Phuket,” said Ed Fuller, president &
managing director of international lodging for Marriott.
“Phuket is the largest and most-visited island in Thailand.
When this resort opens, it will be our fifth property and third
hotel brand on Phuket which positions us to offer travelers a
lodging choice in the luxury, upscale and upper-moderate tiers. We
are also delighted to be continuing our strong relationship with
Destination Properties.”
“We are excited to be teaming up
this property with Marriott under their full service, deluxe brand.
The combination of the Resort’s chic boutique-like design,
Marriott’s strong management capabilities and the fantastic
location in Kamala Cove will make the Phuket Marriott Resort &
Spa at Kamala Cove one of Phuket’s most sought after vacation
destinations,” said Gary Murray, chief executive officer of
Destination Properties.
Marriott’s upscale, deluxe Marriott
lodging brand is committed to providing travelers with an
effortless, sophisticated and welcoming hotel stay so that they can
accomplish as much as possible whether they are traveling on
business or pleasure.
Located on a hill south of Kamala Beach,
the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa at Kamala Cove will provide
unobstructed, panoramic views of the Andaman Sea and will boast
many rooms with large terraces, most of which will offer either a
plunge pool, an outdoor Jacuzzi or a personal pool. Guest rooms
will have Marriott’s renowned plush bed and bath linens, flat
screen TVs, internet access and in-room safes.
For dining and entertainment, the resort
will have two restaurants, one of which will be an all-day casual
outlet offering a grand buffet and the other will offer specialty
dining.
Additionally, the resort will have an open
lobby lounge featuring elements of Marriott’s “Great
Room” concept and a pool bar.
Recreational amenities will include the
largest swimming pool in Phuket, a spa offering eight treatment
rooms; a fitness center with a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi; a lap
pool and a children’s pool; a recreation pavilion with a
library and games room. Other amenities will include a gift shop
and a business center.
For social events and conferences, the
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa at Kamala Cove will have 345
square meters of space comprised of the following: a 225-square
meter ballroom which will be divisible into two section and three
individual meeting rooms, each measuring 40 square meters.
Currently under construction in Thailand,
and scheduled to open through 2010, are the following 10 Marriott
International-branded properties:
• 195-unit Sathorn Vista,
Bangkok—Marriott Executive Apartments (early 2008)
• 300-unit Sukhumvit Park,
Bangkok—Marriott Executive Apartments (early 2008)
• 385-room Courtyard by Marriott
Phuket at Patong (mid-2008)
• 256-room Courtyard by Marriott
Phuket at Surin Beach (early-2008)
• 180-room Courtyard by Marriott
Phuket at Kamala Beach (mid-2008)
• 243-room Courtyard by Marriott Hua
Hin at Cha Am Beach (early-2008)
• 333-room Renaissance Bangkok
Ratchaprasong Hotel (late 2008)
• 310-room Renaissance Bangkok
Sukhumvit Hotel (early 2010)
• 92-unit Benshasiri Place,
Bangkok—Marriott Executive Apartments (2010)
• 175-room Renaissance Phuket Resort
& Spa (2010)
The existing Marriott International
portfolio in Thailand today consists of eight properties including
its luxury JW Marriott brand, its deluxe Marriott and Renaissance
brands, its upper-moderate-priced Courtyard by Marriott brand and
its Marriott Executive Apartments properties for extended-stay
travelers.
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