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Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection, Thailand
Phuket has welcomed its first Autograph Collection Hotel with the Veranda Resort Phuket. Located on the secluded Cape Panwa peninsula and a short distance from Phuket’s Old Town, the hotel, with 159 rooms and suites, offers a panoramic view of the sparkling Andaman Sea.
Veranda Resort Phuket is designed to reflect the vibrant Sino-Portuguese architecture found in Phuket’s Old Town, with pastel colours and minimalist finishes. Rooms comprise a mix of beachfront suites, multi-bedroom villas, as well as those with private terraces and direct access to the pool.
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, the Maldives
JW Marriott has opened its second resort in the Maldives with the JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort featuring 80 private pool villas, including 47 over the water.
Each villa boasts expansive terraces, uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean, and access to pristine lagoons. Vvilla designs blends local touches with sleek, modern elements such as floor-to-ceiling glass doors, open air showers and private pools.
A unique part of the resort that guests can interact with is a 30m-long underwater coastal structure research project that combats beach erosion and provides a habitat for fish and coral.
The resort offers seven dining venues and bars serving a variety of international cuisine, an overwater Spa by JW, fitness and sea activities, lap pool, and JW Kids’ Club.
Meliá Pattaya Hotel, Thailand
Located a short drive from Bangkok, Meliá Hotels’ Pattaya property is a 234-room hotel that offers expansive views of the Gulf of Thailand and is located near restaurants and attractions on the bustling Second Road.
Ranging from a convenient 27m² to a generous 125m², the hotel’s 218 rooms and 16 suites fall into seven categories for leisure and business travellers alike. Eighteen rooms and 16 suites belong to The Level, an upgraded collection offering enhanced personalised service and benefits, including exclusive access to The Level Lounge.
A rooftop restaurant and sky bar, executive lounge, swimming pool with an adjacent bar and function lawn, Meliá’s signature YHI Spa, kids club Kidsdom, a gym, a co-working space, as well as two ballrooms and versatile meeting spaces round up the facilities at the hotel.
Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central, Pakistan
BWH Hotels has opened its third property in Pakistan with the Best Western Hotel Rawalpindi Central. It is also one of the first international hotels in Rawalpindi, a major city in the country’s Punjab province.
Its 100 rooms are equipped with modern amenities, while the onsite restaurant serves local and international cuisine. The hotel is also designed for events including business and weddings with versatile function spaces that can hold up to 200 people.
