THAILAND - The Sheraton brand has expanded its footprint
in Thailand with the opening of Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi
Villas in Prachuap Khirikhan, a province famed for its
sandy coastline and popular resort towns of Hua Hin and
Pranburi. The converted and rebranded 55-villa property is
owned by Honor Business Company Limited, a Bangkok-based
property development fi rm that also owns the 240-room
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.
"We are thrilled to partner with Honor Business Company
on this conversion in Prachuap Kirikhan, a popular seaside
retreat on the Gulf of Siam," said Lothar Pehl, senior
vice-president, Operations and Global Initiatives and
Regional Vice President, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam;
and Japan, Korea and Guam, Starwood Hotels &
Resorts.
"Through its conversion-friendly strategy, Starwood
offers owners the opportunity to reposition existing
properties and affi liate themselves with strong global
brands that resonate with travelers in markets
worldwide."
Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas is the newest addition
to Starwood's dynamic portfolio of 21 properties in
Thailand under eight of its brands: St. Regis, The Luxury
Collection, W Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, Aloft
and Four Points by Sheraton. Sheraton currently operates
four hotels in the Thai kingdom, including Royal Orchid
Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort &
Spa, Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort, and Sheraton Pattaya
Resort.
An easy and scenic three-hour drive from Bangkok,
Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas boasts a prime beachfront
location, approximately 22 kilometers south of Hua Hin, a
luxury resort destination frequented by Thai royalty. In
recent years, Hua Hin has become fashionable as a weekend
destination and holiday home community for Bangkok
residents and expatriates.
Guests can choose between one-bedroom Pool Villas, Pool
Villa Suites with an additional living room and Duplex Pool
Villa Suites with a ground-fl oor living room and bedroom
on the fi rst fl oor. For larger groups, the hotel also
offers the Pranburi two-bedroom Pool Villa Suite. All
Villas boast a private swimming pool, sun lounge, wall
garden and the service of professional villa butlers. Rooms
are equipped with the king-sized Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™
Bed with a plush mattress and cozy duvet; sunken outdoor
bathtub surrounded by serene lotus ponds and a rain shower
in the garden; LCD fl at panel television; DVD player,
including a I-Home docking station; spacious work area; and
High Speed Internet Access.