InterContinental Hotels has entered a management agreement with Grand Uniland Company to open a new Holiday Inn Express hotel in Bangkok.
The hotel is set to open in 2017 and it will join the portfolio consisting of Holiday Inn Express hotels in the city.
It will feature 240 rooms, including the brand’s signature Great Room, 24-hour access to the fitness centre, a self-service business centre and free high-speed Wi-Fi.
The hotel is located in Chinatown, which is a hub of retail shops, restaurants and bars, and is close to Grand Palace and Wat Arun along the Chao Praya River, the city’s business hub and the upcoming Chinatown train station.
InterContinental expects the prime location of the hotel to help encourage more bookings.
IHG South East Asia vice-president operations Leanne Harwood said: "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.
"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 with our partners to cater to the growing group of smart, value-conscious travellers looking for a different experience in Bangkok."
