Bangkok, June 29 -- Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of Novotel Bangkok IMPACT, the first Accor hotel in Thailand dedicated to the meetings and events market.

 

This newly built hotel with 380 guest rooms and suites has been incorporated into the 140,000sqm IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Centre complex, which provides facilities and services for some of Asia’s largest events. The PTT Open Tennis tournament, the International Motor Expo 2010 and Motor Show 2011 have all been held here.

 

Paul Stevens, Director of Operations – Accor Thailand says “As one of Thailand’s most recognised hotel brands, Novotel Bangkok IMPACT’s location within the IMPACT complex will provide ‘a home away from home’ for business and events travellers visiting the complex.”

 

This 10-storey hotel features modern architecture and the latest design of Novotel’s new generation guest rooms. Facilities include state-of-the-art meeting facilities for small-to-medium gatherings, Novotel’s signature fitness centre and spa, “In Balance”, a rooftop lounge and two restaurants – all day international cuisine, The Square, and Prego, the best Italian restaurant in the area.

 

 “Although most guests are expected to business travellers attending events held at IMPACT, we also anticipate welcoming fans of sporting events and concerts such as the Kylie Minogue Aphrodite Tour Concert held last weekend” says David Baldwin, General Manager of Novotel Bangkok IMPACT.

 

Novotel Bangkok IMPACT is located within the IMPACT Arena, Exhibition and Convention Centre complex, 30-minutes by car from downtown Bangkok and one hour from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.  

 

 

 

The Novotel Brand

Novotel, with its fundamental values of modernity, good design, simplicity and efficiency, will make all travellers feel naturally at home. With an ideal solution for small and medium meetings, and a strong commitment of family-oriented services and facilities, Novotel hotels cater to the requirement of all guests, both business and leisure alike.

 

Located in major international cities, business districts and tourist destinations, Novotel hotels throughout the world will provide customers with the same high level of comfort, relaxation and well being, ensuring the best hospitality experience.

 

Novotel Bangkok IMPACT Introductory Offer:

Novotel Bangkok IMPACT is offering a special introductory rate to invite guests to experience our hotel:

Room rate:        2,400 Baht ++ per room per night

Room type:       Standard

Validity:                        Now – September 30, 2011       

Room inclusive: Room only

 

Please call for reservations at (+66) 2 833 4888 or email H8059-RE@accor.com .

 

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About Novotel

As the mid-scale hotel brand within the Accor group portfolio, Novotel offers close to 400 hotels and resorts in 60 countries, situated in the centre of major international cities from business districts to tourist destinations. Novotel’s consistently high standard of service contributes to the wellbeing of both business and leisure travellers: think spacious, modular-design guestrooms, balanced cuisine available 24/7, excellent meeting facilities, attentive staff, dedicated children’s areas and rejuvenating wellness facilities. The Novotel group is a pioneer in sustainable development and all Novotel hotels participate in the Green Globe worldwide environmental certification programme.

More information at Novotel.com.

About Accor

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,200 hotels and close to 500,000 rooms.

Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa and Lenôtre - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.

About IMPACT

IMPACT Exhibition Management manages and operates IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center Muang Thong Thani which is the largest exhibition venue, complete with a wide array of food and beverage outlets. 

With some 15 million visitors a year IMPACT is looking forward to becoming one of the top five MICE venues in Asia within the next 5 years.

Media Contact

 

 

Regional Media Contact

Evan Lewis

VP Communications – Accor Asia Pacific

T: +65 6408 8888

E: Evan.LEWIS@accor.com

Hotel Media Contact

Chanoknun Somsuwannakorn

Marketing Communications and Brand Officer

Novotel Bangkok IMPACT

T: +66 2 833 4888

E: H8059-SM9@accor.com

Country Media Contact

Vasu Thirasak

Director of Communications – Accor Southeast Asia

T: +66 2 659 4500

E: Vasu.THIRASAK@accor.com