Pullman Phuket Arcadia opens as Accor's first upscale, lifestyle resort in Phuket, Thailand

Accor, the leading international hotel operator in Asia-Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of Pullman Phuket Arcadia, the first Pullman resort on the island. Located on idyllic Naithon Beach, one of the most stunning stretches of Phuket's western coastline, Pullman Phuket Arcadia overlooks the Andaman Sea and is surrounded by tropical hills, all less than 15 minutes from the airport.

 

"Pullman is Accor's upscale brand specifically catering to the needs of today's modern traveller. Pullman Phuket Arcadia is a newly-built resort that will showcase the brand's new 'lifestyle' identity, with world-class facilities that will set the benchmark for the rest of the Pullman hotels and resorts to come," says Patrick Basset, Senior Vice President of Accor Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines.

 

"The Pullman brand is at the core of Accor's upscale expansion plans and we are very proud to finally introduce this brand to Phuket. Pullman has been very successful in Asia, especially in Thailand where this resort will be the fifth Pullman property in the country. I strongly believe that Pullman Phuket Arcadia will become a major player in Phuket's upscale market," Mr. Basset added.

 

The 277-room resort features a sophisticated design that blends the highest international standards with local beauty. The resort's architecture and landscaping will leave guests with a lasting impression, with cascading waterfalls and uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea from all angles. The resort features 'Art in Motion', the guest transport around the resort designed by local Thai artist, Supachai Ketkaroonkul.

Brett Wilson, General Manager of Pullman Phuket Arcadia says, "The designers of this resort have taken advantage of all the unique selling points the resort has to offer, like the stunning uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea, which is one of the main reasons people are attracted to Phuket. To add to this, Naithon Beach, which is probably Phuket's best kept secret, is often referred to as the best beach in Phuket.

 

Option to indulge and relax

Guests looking for a unique dining experience will enjoy Elements, an all-day dining restaurant which serves fusion delicacies and the fine traditions of Thai and Western cuisine.  The resort's Italian restaurant, Vero, offers a unique culinary journey through various provinces of Italy and captures the Italian traditions of good wine, good food and good conversations. The Deli is a treasure trove for the senses - indulgent chocolate treats, fresh baked croissants, and delicious pastries.

 

The lobby lounge, C Bar, has stylish, chilled-out beats down to a fine art, allowing guests to relax in the designer sunken lounges nestled in the infinity pond. It is here that guests can discover a selection of fine wines from Pullman's Vinoteca wine library, guaranteeing quality wine by the bottle or glass.

Azur Bar is the main pool bar overlooking Naithon Beach and the beauty surrounding this secluded area. Its sun deck provides the perfect backdrop for lazy mojitos by the pool. The Float Bar is the centre of family pleasure during the daytime, serving kids' favorite snacks and beverages. This area has been created with families in mind.

 

Guests looking to exercise or relax with spa treatments will enjoy Pullman's signature Fit Lounge and the resort's Dhatri Spa.  Named after the "God of well-being and tranquility", the Dhatri Spa offers guests a choice of relaxing, balancing, revitalizing and purifying treatments that blend Asian spa traditions with 'modern' beauty therapies. The Dhatri spa has three single treatment rooms, a double spa suite, a beauty salon, and the option of in-room treatment services.

 

The spa products are made from natural and fresh ingredients blended by hand along with world-class beauty products provided by French-based skincare brand, Payot. The Spa retail shop also caters to guests interested in continuing their body and facial spa at home.

 

Phuket's newest venue where business meets leisure

True to the Pullman brand's Co-Meeting promise of Commitment, Connectivity, Comfort, and Cohesion, the meeting spaces and facilities at Pullman Phuket Arcadia are impeccable. The 389 square metre Arcadia Ballroom has an 8 metre-high ceiling that creates a sense of opulence and grandeur. The facilities have been designed to keep meetings, breaks, and accommodation rooms all centrally positioned in the heart of the resort. The five state-of-the-art meeting rooms and six outdoor function spaces with fantastic ocean views can accommodate small to large groups from 10 up to 600 guests. 

As in every Pullman hotel around the world, guests visiting Pullman Phuket Arcadia will meet the Pullman Welcomers throughout the resort as they engage with guests, greeting and providing information or assistance to help guests maximize their enjoyment of the resort's facilities. Welcomers at Pullman Phuket Arcadia can communicate in several languages to accommodate the needs of guests of different nationalities.

 

The resort also has a dedicated Events Manager who facilitates meetings and events, interfacing between the clients and all other hotel operational departments and services to ensure perfect event execution. The meetings support team is equipped with creativity, ready to make each event uniquely different, while the resort provides cutting-edge venues, outdoor spaces, innovative breaks, and a variety of team-building options. The resort also provides state-of-the-art technology, with an IT Solutions Manager, dedicated to in-house events, on standby 24 hours a day.

 

"The Pullman brand has a strong focus on the meetings market and we have introduced these special roles to assist with our goal of being one of the leading meetings and incentive resorts in Phuket," said Mr. Wilson.

 

In addition to Pullman Phuket Arcadia, Accor's portfolio in Thailand features four other Pullman hotels. There are now over 40 Pullman hotels and resorts in Asia-Pacific, with 40 more hotels committed to the pipeline.

 

Special opening promotion

Stay 3 consecutive nights, save up to 33.33% off from Best Unrestricted Rate with daily breakfast for 2 persons. Valid until October 31st, 2013. For more information about the hotel and the promotional package, please visit www.pullmanphuketarcadia.com.

 

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About Pullman

Pullman is the upscale international hotel brand of Accor, the world's leading hotel operator, present in 92 countries with over 3,500 hotels and 160,000 employees. Located in the main regional and international cities and in prime tourist destinations, Pullman Hotels & Resorts is principally designed to cater for the requirements of cosmopolitan, seasoned travelers. The brand's four and five-star establishments provide an extensive range of tailored services, access to groundbreaking technologies, including a new approach to organizing events: meetings, seminars and upscale incentive events. At Pullman hotels, customers can choose between being independent or be given a helping hand by staff available around the clock. The Pullman network has almost 80 hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Our objective is to have 150 hotels around the world by 2015-2020. Pullman, like most of brands within Accor's portfolio, is proud to offer the Le Club Accorhotels(R) loyalty program. Further information concerning the Pullman hotels is available on www.pullmanhotels.com.

 

Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 92 countries with more than 3,500 hotels and 450,000 rooms. Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands - Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget and hotelF1 - provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With more than 160,000 employees in Accor brand hotels worldwide, the Group offers its clients and partners 45 years of know-how and expertise.

 

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Country contact:                                                                            Hotel contact:

Vasu Thirasak                                                                                 Matt Fynch

Regional Director of Communications                                                 Director of Sales & Marketing

Accor Southeast and Northeast Asia                                                  Pullman Phuket Arcadia

T: +66 2 659 4500                                                                              T: +66 2 261 9950

E: Vasu.THIRASAK@accor.com                                                          E: Matt.FYNCH@accor.com