Stunning by any measure! - Le Royal Meridien Hotel in Bankok - Brief Article

Business Asia, August, 2000

There is one `must see' new hotel in Bangkok and not just for its location, shopping, nightlife or attractions. The 381 room Le Royal Meridien, with its captivating dramatic design, is a bold confident statement for Meridien's growing ultra deluxe Le Royal collection. Meridien clearly means business with this shimmering glass tower of opulence and aims to be the finest of Asia's business and convention hotels.

LE ROYAL MERIDIEN is at the pinnacle of its class. "The hotel has a host of facilities that offer much more than standard fare of a five star hotel to which the frequent traveler is accustomed," says Gregory Anderson, Director of Marketing & Sales.

Its gracious sweeping lobby is compellingly beautiful and complemented by an unmistakable taste that is the essence of Meridien's line up of new and very upscale Le Royal hotels.

With a complement of 45 suites, 300 deluxe guestrooms and the Royal Club executive floors the hotel offers a truly memorable five star experience.

The Royal Club, features on three floors within the 37 story building. And of course, guests register in the privacy of the Royal Club lounge, itself a beautiful atrium domain overlooking Bangkok's skyline. The complimentary continental breakfast has only the best pastries (but then what would be expected of Le Meridien?) and all-day refreshments, evening cocktails and snacks are just a few of the many services provided.

The Royal Club lounge is perfect for one-to-one meetings, or to simply relax with the latest news from a selection of international broad sheets and magazines or gaze over the city of angels through towering windows to the horizon.

"Sumptuous tasteful furnishings are a given, and expansive high views over the city are free, but it's the attention to the fine detail and the careful thought that has gone into this hotel that captures the imagination of our guests" says Anderson.

Classic five star service, in the finest of European style seamlessly blend with contemporary high technology. Flat screen computers/keyboards with lightening fast web browsing speeds will be available in Royal Club guestrooms and of course, data ports are available in all rooms.

Bon appetit!

The spectacular tower lounge overlooking Ploenchit Boulevard is the perfect place to unwind. Espresso, an all day dining restaurant, offers both delicious international and Thai buffets and a-la-carte in a Mediterranean setting. The elegant Summer Palace is perfect for Chinese cuisine and for Japanese, Shin Daikoku offers Teppenyaki, a Sushi Bar and traditional Tatami rooms.

The Royal Health Spa, Bangkok's most exclusive resides in the lofty heights atop the hotel and features spectacular 360 degree views over the city. Covering two floors, The Royal Spa offers latest technology equipment, aerobics, sauna, steam rooms and spa pool with dramatic views of Bangkok.

And its tropical roof top pool with swim up bar and oversized deck chairs provides a tranquil spot for relaxing. Le Royal Meridien Hotel Bangkok's guest room rates start from just US$250 per room and generous conference and incentive packages are available.

Le Meridien also offers Thailand's finest 5 star luxury resorts on Phuket, Koh Samui or the Golden Triangle -- perfect for pre or post arrival into Bangkok.