{"id":1773,"date":"2021-07-07T20:07:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T13:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/?p=1773"},"modified":"2021-07-07T21:02:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T14:02:37","slug":"melia-hotels-international-to-open-a-remarkable-urban-hotel-in-chiang-mai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bangkokagenda.com\/?p=1773","title":{"rendered":"Melia\u0301 Hotels International to Open a Remarkable Urban Hotel in Chiang Mai"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melia\u0301 Hotels International to Open a Remarkable Urban Hotel in Chiang Mai<\/strong><\/span>
\nAWC announces the launch of city hotel in partnership with the leading Spanish hotel group<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHIANG MAI, Thailand (7 July 2021) \u2013 Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai, a 260-key urban hotel that towers over the River Ping and bustling Night Bazaar in the heart of Chiang Mai city in Thailand\u2019s mountainous north, is slated to open its doors for business in the fourth quarter of 2021.<\/p>\n

Owned by Thailand\u2019s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group\u00a0Asset World Corporation\u00a0(AWC) and launched by Melia\u0301 Hotels International, the five-star hotel is part of the Melia\u0301 brand\u2019s roll-out plan in key destinations across Thailand. Meli\u00e1 Koh Samui debuted in January 2020 with a nautical theme underscored by boat suites made from refurbished merchant vessels. INNSiDE by Melia\u0301 Bangkok Sukhumvit, the first property of its brand in Thailand, housing 176 guestrooms and located close to the Suvarnabhumi Airport, is due to open in 2022.<\/p>\n

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Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai will be situated six kilometres from the Chiang Mai International Airport on the vibrant Charoen Prathet Road, located near a broad spectrum of tourist attractions, markets, and Buddhist temples.<\/p>\n

With a design that pays tribute to Chiang Mai\u2019s charming history and culture with a contemporary flair, the hotel will comprise a striking 22-floor tower fronted by an adjoining seven-floor podium building.<\/p>\n

Two restaurants, two bars, two lounges including an executive lounge on the 21st floor with a panoramic view of Chiang Mai, Meli\u00e1\u2019s signature YHI Spa with seven treatment rooms, a fully equipped fitness center, swimming pool, ballroom and four other meeting spaces will be among the hotel\u2019s host of facilities for business and leisure travelers alike.<\/p>\n

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Of the property’s room portfolio, 38 rooms and six suites will belong to \u2018The Level\u2019, an upgraded level of service and benefits that affords exclusive access to The Level executive lounge, an intimate area for indulging an upgraded breakfast and afternoon delicacies that is also suited for casual business meetings.\u00a0 The epitome of elegance, \u2018The Level Presidential Suite\u2019 will command 113 sqm of the tower\u2019s top floor with unrivalled city vistas.<\/p>\n

Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s jewel in the crown will be a 360-degree rooftop bar \u2013 the highest in the city \u2013 on the 22nd floor. Featuring two bars connected by a glass bridge, the bar will offer spectacular views of the River Ping to the city\u2019s east and famed Doi Suthep Temple on the mountaintop to the west.<\/p>\n

Drawing on Meli\u00e1\u2019s Spanish origins, the hotel will pay homage to Spain’s famed gastronomy and quickly place itself on the city\u2019s culinary map with two exquisite dining options. Perched on the 21st floor, the hotel\u2019s signature restaurant will specialize in contemporary Northern Thai dishes with Mediterranean influences, with chefs preparing each dish \u00e0 la minute from an open kitchen. The all-day-dining restaurant will offer authentic Mediterranean cuisine in a vibrant marketplace setting.<\/p>\n

An idyllic venue for events and weddings, the property\u2019s extensive conference facilities include a 358-sqm ballroom and three function rooms on the tower\u2019s second floor above the lobby and a 175-sqm multi-purpose function room on the podium building’s top floor.<\/p>\n

The ballroom\u2019s 173-sqm pre-function area is connected to an outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar, aptly named Poolside. The Power Lounge, one of the three function rooms that also afford access to the pool deck, will feature a pool table and coffee area suited to down time between meetings. Adjacent to a secret garden, the seventh-floor multi-function room opens to a 223-sqm outdoor terrace that also lends itself to events.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith its exceptional location in the heart of Chiang Mai and an unparalleled array of facilities, Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai is a landmark project of our strategic roll-out of the Meli\u00e1 brand in Thailand, in line with AWC\u2019s growth-led strategy,\u201d said Mrs Khun Wallapa Traisorat, Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s owner and AWC\u2019s CEO and President. \u201cPartnering with Melia\u0301 has allowed us to set a new benchmark for Thai hospitality and together, we aim to build a better future for Thailand\u2019s tourism landscape and economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the hugely successful opening of Meli\u00e1 Koh Samui, ranked TripAdvisor\u2019s number one hotel in Koh Samui, Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai will be another flagship property for Meli\u00e1 Hotels International in Thailand,\u201d said Mr Ignacio Martin,\u00a0Area Managing Director South East Asia\u00a0of\u00a0Meli\u00e1 Hotels International. \u201cAs we continue to strengthen our growth strategy with our key partners, AWC understands and shares our strong service and hospitality philosophy — a fundamental factor in ensuring the quality, reputation, and sustainability we strive for.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe global pandemic could not dampen our determination to unveil an extraordinary hotel that promises to exude the mystic splendor of Northern Thailand with Meli\u00e1\u2019s warm Spanish hospitality, distinctive passion for service and focus on the customer\u2019s wellbeing ever-present,\u201d added Meli\u00e1 Chiang Mai\u2019s General Manager, Mr Edward Snoeks.<\/p>\n

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MELI\u00c1 CHIANG MAI
\n46, 48 Charoenprathet Road, Chang Khlan
\nMueang, Chiang Mai, 50100 Thailand
\nEmail: reservation.chiangmai@melia.com<\/p>\n

Bangkok Sales Office
\n1 Empire Tower, 23rd Floor,
\nSouth Sathorn Road, Yannawa,
\nSathorn, Bangkok, 10210 Thailand<\/p>\n

About Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts
\nMeli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts is the best-known international brand in the portfolio of the Meli\u00e1 Hotels International company; it has more than 100 city and resort hotels in the main leisure and business destinations of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. The brand offers exemplary meetings and events facilities in all important business cities as well as in exotic locations, catering to the ever-expanding conference and incentive travel market. As part of its innovation philosophy and new positioning, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts has reinvented itself to cater to every aspect of the guests\u2019 wellbeing. Unique experiences are created for guests and are defined by relaxation, quality time and personalised services. For a balanced lifestyle, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts instinctively understands the guests\u2019 needs and lifestyle expectations, which is an integral part of its redefined identity. Follow Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts on Twitter @MeliaHtlResorts, Facebook @Melia.Hotels and Instagram @meliahtlresorts. www.melia.com.<\/p>\n

About Meli\u00e1 Hotels International
\nFounded in 1956 in Mallorca (Spain), Meli\u00e1 Hotels International operates more than 390 hotels (portfolio and pipeline) throughout more than 40 countries, under the brands Gran Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus by Meli\u00e1, ME by Meli\u00e1, Meli\u00e1 Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE by Meli\u00e1, Sol by Meli\u00e1 and TRYP by Wyndham. The Company is the global leader in resort hotels, while also leveraging its experience to consolidate the growing segment of the leisure-inspired urban market. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led the Group to become the most sustainable hotel company in the world in 2019, according to SAM, the sustainable investment company. Meli\u00e1 Hotels International is also included in the IBEX 35 Spanish stock market index and it is the Spanish hotel leader in Corporate Reputation (Merco Ranking). Follow Meli\u00e1 Hotels International on Weibo @MeliaHotelslnt , WeChat official account @MeliaHotelslnt, Twitter @MeliaHotelsInt , Facebook meliahotelsinternational and official website www.melia.com.<\/p>\n

About Asset World Corporation
\nAsset World Corp Public Company Limited (\u201cAWC\u201d) is Thailand\u2019s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group under TCC Group, with a sustainable diversified development pipeline for future growth as well as the potential for long-term capital appreciation. AWC\u2019s business operations are organized into two principal segments: (i) Hospitality, comprising hotels managed and operated by the world\u2019s leading hotel chains (ii) Retail and Commercial Building, comprising Retail and Wholesale group which includes world-class tourist lifestyle destination, community shopping mall, community market and wholesale space, with such well-known projects as Asiatique the Riverfront, Gateway at Bangsue, Pantip Plaza Pratunam and Tawanna Bangkapi; and Office Building group with prominent projects located in highly sought-after, central business district in Bangkok like Empire Tower, Athenee Tower, etc. October 10, 2019, Asset World Corporation succeeded in listing the company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in the real estate and construction industry under the property development category. AWC\u2019s market capitalization was highest in the history of the SET (According to Bloomberg Database).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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