Hilton Pattaya's International Reservation System and Top Branding Will Bring Tourists and MICE Participants

Mr. Harald Feurstein, General Manager, Hilton Pattaya in an exclusive interview with the Pattaya Times newspaper and website said, “With much to offer through its rich history and attractions, Pattaya is becoming increasingly popular among domestic and international holiday makers. Hilton Pattaya is well positioned to open in December to meet the growing demand for upscale accommodation, offering the finest in accommodation, services and dining while being ecologically responsible.”

The Hilton Pattaya will be joining the Hilton Worldwide with worldwide, online reservations capabilities offering bookings into this exquisite 302-room, full-service, oceanfront hotel in central Pattaya.

Hilton chose Pattaya, Asia’s most popular beach resort, as the site for their new hotel as Pattaya is quickly growing into one of the more cosmopolitan cities in all of Asia offering 28 major tourist attractions in and around Pattaya, numerous world-class golf courses nearby, three polo fields, several sports stadiums, the WPGA Pro Golf Championship, the PTT Women’s Professional Tennis Open, the Pattaya Marathon, the Pattaya Beach Music Festival and shopping and nightlife rivaled only by Bangkok, said a representative.

Hilton Pattaya is a luxurious new, vertical resort, soaring 21 floors above Pattaya’s Central Festival Shopping Complex, South East Asia’s finest beachfront shopping and entertainment centre.

The unique design includes an elegant, transitional ground floor lobby. All 302 rooms are generously sized, and feature spectacular 180-degree bay views from private balconies.

There are two floors of state-of-the-art meeting facilities and a 24-hour business centre.

Hilton Pattaya will serve up a range of delicious dining options. The light-filled Drift Lobby Lounge and Bar will offer a tapas menu, healthy juices and luscious cocktails. Set by the infinity pool, Shore will serve light cuisine in a relaxed environment amid landscaped gardens. Edge restaurant will be bright by day and seductive by night, with a show kitchen that lets guests interact with the Hilton's skillful chefs.

Diners looking for style, intimacy and sophistication will go to Flare for fine wine, fresh seafood and charcoal-grilled prime, imported meats amid an unparalleled ambiance featuring modern artwork.  Another Hilton restaurant, Horizon, will be Pattaya’s ultimate rooftop dining and entertainment venue, offering funky DJs, mouth-watering cocktails and matchless views over the city and Pattaya Bay.

The 250,000 square meter Central Festival Pattaya Beach below the hotel includes more than 200 international shops with L’Occitane en Provence quality skin care products in anchor tenant Central Department Store, as well as numerous restaurants including Mama Mia Italian Restaurant, a 10-screen cinema with a VIP theatre, a 25-lane bowling alley, a 3,000 square meter supermarket, child care and a variety of free, live dance performances, concerts and activities presented by local residents for the guests enjoyment.

The Hilton Pattaya offers direct, interior access to the new Central Festival Pattaya Beach complex which is the largest beachfront-shopping complex in Asia. This oceanfront, mixed-use futuristic hotel and 7-floor cosmopolitan shopping mall development offers stunning views of the Pattaya Bay and the eclectic mix of foreign visitors and Thais below.

The Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is located approximately 90 minutes north of the Hilton Pattaya accessible directly from Pattaya on the newly-completed extension of Highway 7 and U-Tapao-Pattaya International Airport is only 30 minutes south on Sukhumvit Highway 3.

Well-appointed and spacious guest rooms and suites are equipped with a long list of modern conveniences including balconies, 37-inch flat screen televisions, generous work surfaces, wired and wireless high-speed internet service and the luxurious Serenity Bed Experience. Wireless HSIA is conveniently available in public spaces throughout the hotel. Executive Floor room guests will enjoy the panoramic views from the Executive Lounge on the 33rd floor. Select suites feature hot tubs on the large balconies.

With an exclusive ground floor entrance, the main lobby of the Hilton Pattaya will be located on the 7th floor of the Central festival shopping mall, with the 302 upscale guest rooms located above the lobby. The 25th floor restaurant will serve as a premium sky restaurant overlooking Pattaya Bay.

As part of the Central Festival Pattaya Beach complex, hotel guests have direct access to all the shops, restaurants, cinemas, bowling alley, health care services and entertainment without having to leave the complex.

The Hilton Pattaya will also feature a health club with a well-equipped 24 hour Fitness Center. The spa will offer a relaxing massage or rejuvenating. L’Occitane en Provence quality skin care and spa products will be available.

A beautifully landscaped outdoor infinity edge pool located on the 16th floor featuring stunning views will attract many guests.

A variety of recreation opportunities are available in Pattaya including golf , island excursions, scuba diving and snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, kayaking, tennis, horseback riding and polo at the Thai Polo Club. The concierge will assist guests with activities.

To meet the growing demand for quality MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) facilities and service demanded in Pattaya, the Hilton Pattaya will be designed with extensive banqueting, ballroom and meeting space equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This compliments the large Pattaya Exhibition and Conference Hall located just a few miles away.

Koos Klein, Area President, Hilton Hotels - Asia Pacific said, "With its rich diversity of culture, climate and topography, Thailand continues to be an extremely popular destination. The Hilton Pattaya will be a fantastic new offering, answering to a growing demand for upscale accommodation in Pattaya, among leisure travelers from Thailand and overseas."

The Hilton Pattaya has 1,553 square meters of flexible meeting space. The magnificent 635 square meter ballroom opens up to the outdoor balcony for a breathtaking view of the beach. State-of-the-art audio visual equipment, a business center and well-trained Catering and Meeting teams will ensure a successful event. From business conference to gala reception, the Hilton will exceed expectations.

For special offers and the best rate guaranteed visit their website at www.pattaya.hilton.com.