Ascott strengthens presence in Thailand with the opening of Vic3 Bangkok

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 12, 2012 -- Bangkok, Thailand, 12 January 2012 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator, has strengthened its presence in Thailand by securing a management contract for a 162-room property in Bangkok. The new Vic3 Bangkok will be operational from 12 January 2012. It is situated in Phaya Thai within Bangkok’s prime business and entertainment district.

Mr Mark Chan, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Thailand, said: “Ascott has built a strong presence in Thailand over the last decade. With this addition, we further expand our footprint in Bangkok and reinforce Ascott’s position as the market leader in the country with over 1,700 apartment units across nine properties. Vic3 Bangkok will allow us to provide a wider range of accommodation options to cater to the different lifestyle needs of our customers. With Ascott’s expertise and experience in providing quality accommodation and personalised services, we are confident that Vic3 Bangkok will do well in attracting both business and leisure travellers.”

Situated near the famous Victory Monument in Bangkok, Vic3 Bangkok is just a three-minute walk to the Sanam Pao BTS station. It is two stations away from the Phaya Thai BTS station – an interchange station connected to the Airport Rail Link, offering easy access to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Vic3 Bangkok is surrounded by key commercial buildings and government offices such as IBM and the Ministry of Finance. It is also close to Thailand’s largest weekend market, Chatuchak and other popular shopping malls including the MBK Centre and Siam Paragon.

Each of Vic3 Bangkok’s 162 stylish rooms offers cleverly-configured spaces, en-suite bathroom, a multi-function workstation with WiFi connectivity, LCD TV with cable channels and a digital media player that allows guests to play music and videos as well as view photos on the bigger LCD screen.

Besides modern amenities in the rooms, guests of Vic3 Bangkok can make use of the meeting facilities and business support services available within the property. For leisure, they can swim in the outdoor pool or work out in the gymnasium. In addition, a restaurant is conveniently located on the ground floor of the property where guests can enjoy all-day dining. Guests can also unwind with a glass of their favorite cocktail at Vic3 Bangkok’s lobby lounge.

To celebrate the opening of Vic3 Bangkok, Ascott is offering introductory rates from THB 1,288++ per night inclusive of breakfast for two guests. For reservations or enquiries, please call (62-2) 344 2500 or 1800 888 272 (Thailand toll-free), or email enquiry.bangkok@the-ascott.com.

Besides Vic3 Bangkok, Ascott operates eight other serviced residences in Bangkok, namely Ascott Sathorn, Citadines Sukhumvit 8, Citadines Sukhumvit 11, Citadines Sukhumvit 16, Citadines Sukhumvit 23, Somerset Lake Point, Somerset Park Suanplu and Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor.

About The Ascott Limited

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with about 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 7,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 29,000 units.

The company operates three brands – Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. Its portfolio spans over 70 cities across more than 20 countries, 15 of which are new cities in Ascott’s portfolio where its serviced residences are being developed.

Ascott, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Limited, is headquartered in Singapore. It pioneered Asia Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence in 1984. In 2006, it established the world’s first Pan-Asian serviced residence real estate investment trust, Ascott Residence Trust. Today, the company boasts a 28-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide.

Recent awards include DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia Pacific’, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence Brand’ and ‘Best Serviced Residence in Asia-Pacific’, Business Traveller UK Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Apartment Company’, TTG Travel Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator’ and TTG China Travel Awards 2011 ‘Best Serviced Residence Operator in China’.
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Issued by: Ascott International Management (Thailand) Limited
Website: www.the-ascott.com
187 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand







For more information, please contact:

Sylvia Tan, Director of Sales & Marketing
Tel: (66) 2343 1469 Email: sylvia.tan@the-ascott.com

Juree Umrarong, Marketing Manager
Tel: (66) 2343 1479 Email: juree.u@the-ascott.com

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