PHUKET, THAILAND—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement with Grand Bay Hotel Co., Ltd., wholly owned by Apex Development Public Co., Ltd., to unveil the Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort.
Slated to open in January 2019 on Thailand’s largest island, the hotel will support the brand’s Sheraton 2020 goal of adding 150 hotels in the next five years.
“We look forward to partnering with Grand Bay Hotel Co., Ltd. to expand Starwood’s robust footprint in Thailand,” said Rajit Sukumaran, SVP, acquisitions and development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “With its idyllic beaches and lush rain forests, Phuket draws an unwavering number of inbound and domestic travelers, making it a strategic market for Sheraton and further driving formidable growth for Starwood in Asia-Pacific.”
Featuring a private beachfront and hillside location with unobstructed views of the Andaman Sea, the 200-room resort will offer premium sleep and bath amenities. Public spaces include the lobby area and bar serving the brand’s new bar menu Paired, comprised of small plates served alongside local craft beer and premium wine. On-site facilities will include three distinctive dining venues; nearly 14,300 sq. ft. of meeting and event space; a spa; fully-equipped fitness center; and outdoor swimming pool.
Sheraton Phuket Grand Bay Resort is located in northeast Phuket in the Grand Bay area, home to the Ao Po Grand Marina. The hotel is an approximate 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport and an hour’s drive to Patong, the hub of entertainment on the island.