ONYX to invest $100m in Pattaya properties
ONYX Hospitality Group, one of the region’s leading hotel management companies, plans to open a new 406-room OZO Hotel on a site adjacent to the existing Ocean Tower of Amari Pattaya.
As part of a US$100 million (Bt3.4 billion) investment to redevelop the iconic North Pattaya site, the group will also launch a new premium all-suites Amari wing on the location where the Garden Wing of Amari Pattaya once stood. In addition, the 20-storey Amari Pattaya Ocean Tower and surrounding facilities will undergo an extensive refurbishment.
Upon completion in early 2019, the prime North Pattaya landmark will comprise three hotels with a total of 752 keys, a new state-of-the-art ballroom, a wide range of recreational facilities and dining options, enhanced pool areas and re-landscaped gardens. The site will also enjoy close proximity to the upcoming Terminal 21 Pattaya, a mega-shopping mall just a five-minute walk away.
“As we approach the 45th anniversary of Amari Pattaya, it is with great excitement that we embark on plans to enhance the guest experience at this flagship property, whilst introducing a brand-new OZO and an all-suites Amari property to accommodate the evolving needs of international travellers, regional visitors and local patrons,” Douglas Martell, chief executive officer, Onyx Hospitality Group, said
OZO Pattaya will be positioned as a mid-scale hotel. It is being co-developed by Orion Hospitality, a joint venture between ONYX Hospitality Group and Singapore Hospitality Holdings, aimed at accelerating the expansion of the OZO and Shama portfolio across the region.