Kimpton Bangkok to open in 2020 - First Kimpton Hotel in Thailand
Under a new management agreement between Siam Sindhorn and IHG, Thailand will be getting her first Kimpton-branded property in 2020. The Kimpton Bangkok will feature 349 specially-curated and artfully-designed guest rooms - this also includes 124 serviced residences.
The Kimpton Bangkok will be located in the Langsuan area and nestled next to Lumpini Park to offer guests with tranquil and unobstructed greenery views while still being near to the city’s prime districts including Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam and Chidlom. Kimpton Bangkok will be part of Sindhorn Village, a 22-acre mega mixed-use development, with a rich selection of bespoke dining and retail options available at guests’ doorstep. To explore other offerings and attractions around the city, guests can take the metro from the Chidlom BTS station conveniently located a short walk away. Within the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy culinary delights at two dining establishments and unwind at the hotel swimming pool, gym and spa. Occupants of the serviced residences will have access to the Executive Club, and to meet guests’ event needs, Kimpton Bangkok will be equipped with seven meeting rooms, with capacity to host functions close to 200 guests.
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