Dusit to Open Two Hotels in Bangkok and Group's First in Japan

(08/05/23)  Dusit, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to open three hotels within the next 24 days - two in Bangkok and the group's first hotel in Japan.

Hot on the heels of opening its first hotel in Europe, in Greece, and returning to Nairobi, Kenya in March with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens and Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, respectively, Dusit is now gearing up to debut its first dusitD2 branded hotel in Bangkok – dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok – which will soft open on 12 May 2023.

Located on Si Phraya Road, parallel to Silom and Sathorn roads in Bangkok’s central business district, the hotel comprises 179 guest rooms (pictured), a fitness centre, versatile meeting and event space, an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic city views, and a multi-level F&B concept featuring a grab-and-go gourmet outlet, an all-day dining restaurant with an open kitchen, and a Miami-inspired rooftop bar called Mimi serving burgers, shakes, craft beers and cocktails.

Deluxe Room at the dusit D2 Samyan Bangkok in Thailand

On 15 May, Dusit will mark the official expansion of its distinctive lifestyle brand, Asai Hotels, by opening the Asai Bangkok Sathorn on Sathorn Soi 12 near Bangkok’s central business district and just a five-minute walk from Saint Louis BTS (Skytrain) Station.

Building on the success of Asai Bangkok Chinatown, the hotel features 106 rooms, a communal space that features a cosy neighbourhood bar, a co-working area, and an unique dining experience created by award-winning chefs Duangporn “Bo” Songvisava and Dylan Jones, who specialise in authentic Thai cuisine crafted from seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

On 1 June, Dusit will then take the Asai brand outside of Thailand with the opening of Asai Kyoto Shijo – Dusit’s first hotel in Japan – which puts guests in the heart of the Shijo-Karasuma neighbourhood, near the famous Nishiki Market in the city’s renowned downtown area.

Alongside 114 rooms, the hotel will feature a large communal hub for work, rest, and play, and a dining room inspired by the rich street-food culture of Bangkok.

“As we continue to execute our plan for domestic and global expansion, we are delighted to welcome three new hotels to our portfolio, including our first dusitD2 branded hotel in Bangkok, our second ASAI hotel in Bangkok, and our first hotel in Japan,” said Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International. “These openings represent significant milestones for our company, and we are confident that their unique positioning and distinctive lifestyle and food and beverage experiences will resonate with travellers from around the world. As we gear up for these launches, we are excited about the future and look forward to making our mark in more key international markets.”

With an additional nine hotels set to open globally before the end of the year, including Dusit’s first entry into Nepal, a second hotel in Japan, and a strategic return to India, Dusit is set to add approximately 1,700 keys to its hotel portfolio, resulting in 62 hotels (13,700 keys) operating across 18 countries worldwide by year-end.

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