INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RESORT IN HUA HIN THAILAND

Seaside Resort Set To Open On December 1, 2009

Hua Hin, Thailand (November 19, 2009) –InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the December 1, 2009, opening of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, a new Thailand seaside retreat set among white sand shores and perfectly located on prime beachfront along Petchakasem Road – a destination well-known for its beaches, historical attractions and golf courses. Only a two-and-a-half hours from Bangkok, the resort features 119 rooms, three beachfront villas with private plunge pools and a range of suites. A royal retreat since the 1920’s and Thailand’s first resort town, Hua Hin remains a favored destination among all who seek relaxation in a tranquil coastal setting.  

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort’s 119 rooms are comprised of 98 spacious guest rooms with ten deluxe rooms featuring direct pool access. The resort’s top-end accommodation includes eleven deluxe ocean-view suites and six executive suites, with the three ocean-front pool villas and one presidential suite providing the highest level of luxury of which can also cater as an distinctive and private wedding chapel. All of the resort’s accommodation features include individual master bedrooms, spacious living and dining areas in addition to large bathrooms with a separate shower and bathtub. All rooms contain advanced entertainment devices such as 37- to 50-inch Samsung LCD TVs, Bose DVD players and iPod docking stations. Touches such as personalized butler service and premium L’Occitane brand amenities in every bathroom ensure the utmost in comfort and convenience. Room rates start from $154.00* USD per night.

Principle design team Space Architect along with construction firm Power Line, swimming pool and landscape designer Belt Collins, lighting designer Lifestyle and interior designer PIA have conceived Hua Hin’s premier destination. From a striking infinity-edge swimming pool to elegant fine-dining outlets all featuring stunning ocean views especially the signature oceanfront Beach Grill, from Spa InterContinental and Techno Gym facilities to a beach-side fire pit for barbecues and parties, guests enjoy high-level accommodation and service in a delightfully low-key setting.

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort’s “In the Know” programs will focus on the area’s attractions - from the town’s often-photographed railway station and its vividly colored wooden features, to landmark Khao Thakiap where a Buddhist temple ensconced amid verdant hills rises majestically aside the Gulf of Thailand. When King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) built his summer palace along this stretch of white sandy beach he named it Wang Klai Kang Won, or Far from Worries.  Golfers can enjoy a round at the one of the area’s spectacular courses, including The Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, Thailand’s first championship course, the challenging Palm Hills Golf Resort and Country Club in nearby Cha-Am, or the Springfield Royal Country Club designed by Jack Nicklaus, which offers serene valley views.

The resort's signature kid's club, Planet Trekker’s, is designed to entertain and inspire guests aged three to 12 years old. Designed as a mini-resort for younger guests, the club allows parents to provide their children with “in the know” experiences in a safe environment.  Children can have fun immersing themselves in their surroundings while parents can enjoy guilt-free alone time.

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort endeavors not only to enhance the area’s architectural distinction and complement its beautiful natural scenery, but aims as well to continue the locale’s tradition of carefree relaxation and well-deserved respite from the demands of everyday duties. Just as the kingdom’s royals have found in Hua Hin a sovereign retreat by the sea, guests of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort enjoy a destination where all that makes the charming seaside community so well loved has been preserved and restored to full splendor.

*Rates are subject to value added tax and service charge and are based on currency conversion at the time of release distribution. For more information, please visit www.intercontinental.com/huahin

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