Dusit Thani Bangkok to close next April
The Dusit Thani Bangkok, flagship hotel of Thailand-based Dusit International, will cease operations on April 16, 2018, ending a 48-year run as a landmark of pioneering design in the capital, it was announced on Friday.
The site on Rama IV Road will host a mixed-use development slated for completion in 2022.
Founded by Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui and opened on February 27, 1970, the Dusit Thani was once the city’s tallest edifice and largest hotel.
General manager Sukanya Janchoo called it “an icon made everlasting through all those who share its history”.
“The series of events and promotions we are introducing have been specially designed to thank our guests, staff and stakeholders for their loyal support, as well as commemorate the hotel’s rich heritage, which will be carried over into our exciting new chapter to come.
“The Dusit Thani legend will continue,” she promised.
The development to rise on the site will be built in partnership with Central Pattana and incorporate a new Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel.
Many of the trees on the property will be conserved, as will the original hotel’s distinctive, handcrafted teakwood décor, historical ornaments and instantly recognisable spire.
Construction of the new hotel will start on adjacent land currently occupied by derelict buildings. The new hotel is expected to be completed in 2022 and the rest of the project by 2024.
Meanwhile prospective guests of the original Dusit Thani have 10 months left to take advantage of accommodation promotions and special packages on offer.