Meliá Hotels International Expands Bangkok Portfolio with Two Hotels Set to Join ME by Meliá and Meliá Hotels and Resorts

Meliá Hotels International is adding two new hotels in Bangkok's Sukhumvit district. Expansion strengthens its presence in Thailand and introduces new hospitality concepts to the city.

Two New Properties
- Meliá took over management of:
- The Kasem House Bangkok Hotel (Sukhumvit Soi 24)
- The Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 26
- Both hotels will operate under interim names until the end of 2027 before rebranding.

Asia Debut of ME by Meliá
- The Kasem House Bangkok Hotel will become Asia's first ME by Meliá.
- Located near Phrom Phong BTS Station and Bangkok's EM District.
Features:
- 280 rooms and suites
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Italian restaurant and rooftop bar
- Meeting, event, and wedding facilities
- The brand will focus on luxury lifestyle experiences, design, art, culture, and social connections.

New Meliá Hotels & Resorts Property
- The Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 26 will join the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.
Features:
- 177 rooms and suites
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Fitness center
- Meeting and event spaces
- Will offer the brand's signature Mediterranean-inspired hospitality and service.

Strengthening Thailand Presence
- Builds on the success of INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, operating since 2023.
- After rebranding, Meliá will have three distinct hotel brands in Bangkok catering to different traveler segments.

Partnership with AWC
- Expansion is part of Meliá's long-term partnership with Asset World Corp (AWC).
- Existing Thailand portfolio includes:
- Meliá Chiang Mai
- Meliá Koh Samui
- Meliá Pattaya Hotel
- Joint goal is to exceed 3,000 rooms in Thailand by 2036.

Future Growth Pipeline
- Planned developments include Paradisus Jomtien Resort in Pattaya, scheduled to open in 2031.
- The resort will introduce the Paradisus by Meliá luxury all-inclusive brand to Thailand.

Regional Expansion
- Meliá currently operates 46 hotels across Asia-Pacific, with 11 more in development.
- Recent openings include:
- Paradisus by Meliá Bali
- Meliá Aurea Nha Trang (Vietnam)
- Meliá Serenity Cam Ranh Beach Resort (Vietnam)

Key Takeaway
- The Bangkok expansion marks a major milestone for Meliá Hotels International, bringing Asia's first ME by Meliá and a new Meliá Hotels & Resorts property to Sukhumvit while reinforcing the group's long-term growth strategy in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region.