Hua Hin (Thailand) – May 17, 2017 (travelindex.com) – On May 16, an elegant new luxury hotel for business and leisure travelers officially opened in the royal beach resort of Hua Hin, Thailand. The Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa sets new standards for exclusive beachfront resorts with an impressive selection of villas with private pools, a variety of spacious suites, and different room categories to suit a wide range of travel and vacation needs.

The 196-room resort is situated on a long, idyllic sandy beach, about 15 minutes outside of Hua Hin, nestled within a sprawling tropical park that stretches from Petkasem Road to the Gulf of Thailand. The resort is a stunning addition to this stretch of coastline in Thailand, which has rapidly become an exclusive area of ​​this vibrant destination for both domestic and international tourists.

Ananda is a new luxury brand from Compass Hospitality and the management company's 42nd hotel in Thailand, Malaysia, and the UK. Numa Bertrand, Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs & Operations at Compass Hospitality, said: “We are very proud to be entering the luxury segment in Thailand, and we firmly believe that Ananda will set new standards for upscale hospitality at each of our locations. The brand is relaxed yet elegant. Being unconstrained by brand guidelines and regulations allows us to focus entirely on providing our guests with an exceptional and personalized experience.”

Under the leadership of experienced hotelier Nigel Tovey as General Manager, the team at Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa is perfectly positioned to offer the highest standards of service and to complement the resort's extensive luxury facilities. Mr. Tovey explained: “Ananda Hua Hin is the perfect addition to this rapidly developing destination and part of the renaissance of a region that was among the first holiday destinations for wealthy Thai families some 30 years ago. Located directly on one of the most beautiful, unspoiled, and tranquil stretches of coastline, the resort provides the ideal setting for an unforgettable stay.”

The Ananda Hua Hin Resort and Spa is harmoniously divided into three distinct yet interconnected areas. Four first-class restaurants and bars on the premises add to the resort's unique appeal. The exclusive spa offers a wide range of rejuvenating treatments performed by experienced therapists using a variety of health-promoting natural products. A separate family area and the Submarine Kids Club are easily accessible from the large main pool.

Another highlight is Hua Hin's largest ballroom, boasting an impressive 900 square meters of flexible event space. It offers a variety of customizable layouts, state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, and inspiring menus for weddings as well as national and regional corporate events. A unique range of creative activities has been carefully curated to perfectly suit events of all sizes – from small brainstorming sessions to large conferences.

“Team building activities for companies include the Resort Challenge, a scavenger hunt on the grounds, and the Bike Build Donation, where teams build a bicycle and donate it to disadvantaged children,” explained David Barrett, MICE consultant.

The Ananda Resort & Spa's unparalleled villa collection offers guests a rare blend of private indoor and outdoor spaces ranging in size from 188 m² to 268 m², featuring bright, soft interiors and rooms that open directly onto lush gardens and private pools.

“Personalized services are at the heart of the Ananda villa collection. Unique experiences are offered through the resort’s ‘Check-in, Bliss-out’ concierge concept, which ranges from in-villa spa treatments to a selection of elegant vintage cars for hire and allows exploration of the nearby hills, home to world-class golf courses and award-winning vineyards,” Mr. Tovey added.

The resort is located just eight minutes from Hua Hin Airport, allowing for quick and easy arrival by private plane. Business guests can also arrive in style in a private E&O train carriage, which can be booked in advance through the concierge.

Opening rates start at 3,900 THB including taxes and breakfast. For more information, contact the resort directly at +66 32 89 89 89.

The Ananda Hua Hin Resort & Spa is located on the Gulf of Thailand coast, just a 2.5-hour drive from Bangkok. Nestled within 8,000 square meters of landscaped coastal grounds, it offers 162 Superior and Deluxe rooms with garden and pool access, 11 suites, and 23 villas with pools and lagoon pools. The resort is managed by Compass Hospitality, one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hotel management companies with a broad portfolio of 42 hotels and resorts across all market segments. Compass brands include Compass Hotels, Citrus Hotels, Citin Hotels, and Ananda Resorts and Spas. Compass's portfolio includes hotels, resorts, executive apartments, and spas in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Hua Hin in Thailand; Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Pulau Langkawi in Malaysia; as well as in Shrewsbury, Halifax, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Eastbourne, Nottingham, Oxford, Manchester, Inverness and Leeds in Great Britain.

For further information, please contact: Siriwan (Oh) Pongchairerk, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ananda Hua Hin Resort and Spa, Tel.: +66 (0) 81 822 2125, Email: [email protected]

Siddhesh Gawde Corporate Director of Digital Marketing Compass Hospitality Email: [email protected] Tel: +66 (0) 2168 7667