Hot nights, cool room

BANGKOK

Hot nights, cool room

Bangkok always has something for everyone to enjoy whether it’s a sunny getaway, a cosmopolitan adventure or a cultural weekend. Explore the city and save with Vie Hotel Bangkok’s “Stay 3 pay 2” offer, which gives you one night free for two nights stayed. Book before April 14 for stays up to May 31. Call (02) 3093939 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

Downtown deluxe

Hua Chang Heritage Hotel celebrates its second anniversary with a special package priced at Bt4,999 per night for two persons that includes daily breakfast, one Thai afternoon tea at The Ivory Lounge & Pool Bar, welcome drinks, tropical fruits, flowers and in-room newspaper, one-way pick up or drop off to airport, complimentary Wi-Fi, complimentary in-room minibar (excluding alcohol) and late-check out to 3pm. The Hua Chang Anniversary Package is valid through June 30 and requires a minimum three-night stay. Call (02) 217 0777 or e-mail: [email protected]. 

 

Making a splash

Celebrate Songkran at Holiday Inn Bangkok by visiting Charm Thai restaurant and splashing around to your heart’s content at the pool party. There will also be a hawker stall showcasing the restaurant’s renowned Thai delicacies. InterContinental Bangkok guests can celebrate Songkran at this BBQ Party at Holiday Inn Bangkok’s swimming pool. The party is available on April 13 and 14 from 6 to 10pm. Call (02) 656 1555 or visit wwwHolidayInn.com/hibangkok.

 

PATTAYA

New Year treat

Celebrate the glorious start of the Thai New Year with a sumptuous Songkran BBQ buffet dubbed the “Splendours of Songkran” on April 11 at the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. You’ll experience delectable cuisine from the four regions of Thailand, traditional Thai performances, live music and an exciting lucky draw with generous prizes ranging from roundtrip tickets from U-tapao to Samui courtesy of Bangkok Airways to luxurious stays in 5-star hotels with breakfast. It’s priced at Bt1,600. Call (038) 250 421 extension 2037 or e-mail: [email protected]

 

PHUKET

Turtle tows

Songkran at JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is all about giving back to nature and so the resort is offering the Remarkable Songkran Getaway with Sea Turtles Release package. Rates start from Bt6,900 per room per night and are valid for stays between April 11 and 15. The package includes accommodation upgrade to a Deluxe Sala Terrace room, daily international breakfast for two, donation for the release of a turtle at the 6th Mai Khao Turtle Release and free entry to the Marine Turtle Shelter & Education Centre. Call (076)338 000 or e-mail: [email protected].

 

LANGAWI

Rainforest retreat

The Datai Langkawi, situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia introduces an exclusive Datai Rainforest Retreat package from RM950.00 (Bt8,400) per night in a Deluxe Room from now until December 22. The package includes daily breakfast, two complimentary upgrades to Superior Villa for VIPs, one complimentary room inclusive of breakfast for every 10 paying rooms, choice of full-day or half-day meeting package, 15-per-cent discount at the spa, welcome beverage and cold towel upon arrival, priority check-in and late check-out, complimentary minibar (excluding alcohol) and complimentary Wi-Fi. The offer is valid for a minimum of two night’s stay for group bookings of 10 rooms and above. E-mail: [email protected] or call (+60 4) 9500 500.