The latest hotel openings and announcements made this week
Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin
Thailand has opened its first Radisson Blu resort in Hua Hin. The property features 118 rooms and suites, including 22 Deluxe Pool Access rooms where guests can plunge straight into the water. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, two on-site restaurants, a fitness centre and three swimming pools. A variety of recreational activities such as watersports and golf can also be done in the surrounding area. For meetings and events, the property’s largest venue is the 200m² Aqua Ballroom that can hold up to 240 guests cocktail-style, while there are three additional function rooms for smaller gatherings.
Oakwood Studios Singapore
The first Oakwood-branded property in Singapore, and the first that is developed under the new Oakwood Studios product tier, is set to open in December. Located just off Orchard Road on Mount Elizabeth, the property will have 98 apartments in three different configurations: Studio, One- or Two-Bedroom. Residences will come with fully-equipped kitchens, while complete furnishings will provide guests with a home-like environment. There will also be a residents’ lounge, a rooftop gym, barbecue pits and a swimming pool on-site.
Golden Tulip Jineng Resort
This 190-key resort in Kuta was designed with Sanskrit concepts and traditional Balinese themes in mind. Facilities include a spa, yoga studio, gym, kid’s club, complimentary Wi-Fi meeting rooms, two restaurants and pools. The property is conveniently located within walking distance to some of the area’s shopping centres such as the Bali Galeria Mall, Duty Free Shop and Lippo Plaza Sunset. The resort currently offers an opening rate, starting at IDR895,000 (US$69) from now until November 30.
Ibis Styles Goa Calangute
India’s first ibis Styles property is located in the heart of North Goa, within walking distance from Tivai Beach. All 197 rooms in the hotel feature private balconies with pool views, along with a 32-inch LED TV, the brand’s signature Sweet Bed, and other mod cons. Amenities include two F&B options, a Kids Corner and a Cardio Centre, while a host of indoor and outdoor recreational activities such as table tennis, foosball and cricket can be had.
Pullman Miri Waterfront
A mere 10 minutes drive from Miri International Airport is the tallest building in town, the 328-room Pullman Miri Waterfront. Located at the Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre. Hotel amenities include the all-day dining Pullman Kitchen, Drinking Ape Bar & Lounge, an infinity pool, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, and a spa. The hotel also offers six meeting rooms, with the largest being the 1,100m2 pillarless Grand Ballroom boasting panoramic views of the South China Sea. To celebrate its opening, Pullman Miri Waterfront offers a Superior room stay starting RM270 (US$65) per night from now until December 15.
