Hat Yai, Thailand, December 15, 2023 / TRAVELINDEX / BWH Hotels (BWH), the leading global hotel network, which includes WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels, has continued its rapid expansion in Thailand with the signing of the Best Western Plus Patcharee Hat Yai. It will be the first internationally recognized mid-range hotel in this dynamic southern Thai city.

The Best Western Plus Patcharee Hat Yai, strategically located in Thailand's fourth largest city, will play a central role near the upcoming mixed-use development Hat Yai Village and is a popular tourist destination for Malaysians, Singaporeans, Indonesians and Thais from neighboring provinces.

Our newly built 210-room hotel embodies the hallmarks that have made Best Western® one of the world's most popular and trusted mid-range hotel brands. Guests enjoy modern, well-appointed rooms and a selection of Thai, pan-Asian, and Western dishes in the hotel's restaurant. The bar is a relaxing spot for coffee during the day and transforms into a stylish evening drinks venue. Businesses can use the hotel's event spaces for productive meetings.

The Best Western Plus Patcharee Hat Yai is situated amidst first-class facilities and services, including residences, a shopping center with local and international brands, flagship stores, diverse dining options, and is in close proximity to Hat Yai National Park. The hotel is located on Kanjanavanich Road, just 2 km from the town center and 21 km from Hat Yai International Airport.

“We are delighted to announce the signing of the contract for the Best Western Plus Patcharee Hat Yai. This project heralds a new era of international hospitality in the up-and-coming southern Thai city. It underscores the ability of BWH Hotels’ diverse brand portfolio to meet the needs of owners and developers in all markets – from global metropolises to emerging destinations. We look forward to bringing Best Western’s world-renowned standards to the ever-growing number of business and leisure travelers in Hat Yai,” said Olivier Berrivin, Vice President – ​​APAC, BWH Hotels.

Hat Yai is located in Songkhla Province, near the Thai-Malaysian border, and is the largest city in southern Thailand as well as a major economic, administrative, and cultural center for the entire region. It is home to the historic Prince of Songkhla University, one of Thailand's most prestigious educational institutions, and Wat Hat Yai Nai temple, which houses the world's third-largest reclining Buddha statue. Hat Yai railway station is also a key interchange on the main line connecting Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.

The Best Western Plus Patcharee Hat Yai joins BWH Hotels' extensive portfolio in Thailand, which currently comprises 20 operated properties under nine brands, with many more in the planning stages.

About BWH Hotels: BWH Hotels is a leading global hotel company with three hotel brands: WorldHotels, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels. The company operates approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide*. With 19 brands across all price segments – from economy to luxury – BWH Hotels meets the needs of developers and guests in every market. *These figures are approximate, subject to change, and include hotels currently in the development pipeline.