ALOFT HOTELS DEBUT FIRST HOTEL IN THAILAND WITH THE OPENING OF
ALOFT BANGKOK-SUKHUMVIT 11
Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11 Brings Stylish and Affordable Accommodation for Next
Generation of Travellers to the Heart of Bangkok’s Entertainment District
BANGKOK, THAILAND, February 3, 2012 – The heart of Bangkok beats a little faster today with
the official opening of Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11. One of Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT) newest brands, Aloft is for the modern and tech-savvy traveller
looking for a vibrant, social experience. Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11 – the Aloft brand’s first
hotel in Thailand – offers all that and more in a stylish setting all at an affordable price point.
“We’re excited to introduce the Aloft experience to sophisticated travellers coming to Bangkok,”
said Brendan Daly, general manager of Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit 11. “The Aloft concept is a
perfect fit for Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district – it’s fresh, stylish, urban and tech-forward. We are
providing the perfect space for travelers to meet and connect on their adventures.”
“The debut of Aloft in Bangkok underscores the strength of the Starwood network and the power
of the Aloft brand,” said Brian McGuinness, Senior Vice President, Speciality Select Brands for
Starwood. “Aloft’s emphasis on high design combined with its tech-savvy features and social
atmosphere translates globally and is attracting a growing group of loyal travellers. Aloft’s
international expansion so early in the brand’s life cycle is unprecedented.”
Infused with the DNA of W Hotels, the 296-room Aloft Bangkok-Sukhumvit 11 caters to the
modern traveller seeking a unique experience. With urban-inspired design, Aloft guestrooms
feature loft-like decor with soaring nine-foot ceilings, Aloft’s signature platform beds, oversized
showerheads and Bliss Spa products. And, to maximize both work and play, each room offers
free Wi-Fi and a plug n’ play connectivity station for charging all electronics and syncing with the
42” LCD HDTV. Incorporating industrial design elements throughout the hotel, Aloft features a
buzzing w xyz bar scene in the open re:mix lounge, re:fuel, a grab-and-go café, re:charge, a fullservice
fitness center, splash, an outdoor swimming pool and over 256 square meters of Tactic
meeting space.
Aloft Bangkok is situated on Sukhumvit 11, the epicenter of the city’s thriving Sukhumvit
entertainment district. The hotel is an easy five-minute walk from the Nana BTS Skytrain stop
with convenient access to world class shopping at the nearby Siam Paragon and the Emporium
Shopping Center