Third JW Marriott-Branded Property Opens in Thailand

Thailand’s third JW Marriott-branded property opened on November 1, 2009 in Phang Nga province under a long-term management agreement between Marriott International and Cherfah Company Ltd.

The 298-room JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa is located on a lushly-landscaped site along a one kilometer stretch of pristine Khuk Khak Beach. It is one of only two internationally-branded luxury resorts in the market.

Its guest rooms are arranged in four main primary wings, perpendicular to the beach and provide spectacular views of the resort’s two sprawling lagoon-like swimming pool areas and grounds. Phuket International Airport, which serves 17 international destinations with nonstop service daily, is an hour’s drive away.

The resort is offering a special introductory rate of approximately $150 per night in the pool view room category including complimentary Internet access and breakfast for two persons. Stays of four nights or longer will be upgraded to pool access rooms. The offer is available on http://www.marriott.com/ and is available until December 20, 2009. Greg Allen is the resort’s general manager and Roger Parnow is director of marketing.

Spacious guest rooms at the JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa are Thai-inspired and feature teak wood appointments and rich Thai silks. All have Marriott’s plush bed and bath linens and amenities, a 40-inch LCD flat-screen television, a comfortable seating area, high-speed internet access, a balcony with outdoor seating or deck offering direct access to the swimming pool area.