ONE of the last undeveloped parcels of land along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River has been earmarked for development into a luxury hotel and residential project that will be managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River will come up along one of the longest waterfront promenades in the Thai capital to occupy 350m of riverfront space.
Valued at 32 billion baht (US$970.9 million), the project is Bangkok-based international real estate developer Country Group’s largest project to date.
The hotel will offer over 300 rooms and suites, restaurants and other hotel facilities, while the residence is to consist of more than 350 all-corner units in a 73-storey building.
“Through our collaboration with Four Seasons, our aim is for Chao Phraya Estate to redefine the waterfront experience in Bangkok and Asia,” said Ben Taechaubol, CEO of Country Group Development.
“Our contribution to the revival of the Chao Phraya River and skyline of Bangkok reflects our passion and respect for our city’s rich culture and history and our desire to see it be renowned as one of the greatest urban waterways in the world,” he said.
Michael Crawford, president, Asia-Pacific, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, said: “Bangkok continues to be a destination of choice for business and leisure travellers and this property will embody our commitment to innovation and exceeding the expectations of our discerning guests.”
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River and Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River are expected to be completed by end-2018.
The hotel operator’s existing property in the capital, Four Seasons Bangkok, will be rebranded by owner Minor Hotel Group to become Anantara’s new flagship hotel on March 1.
