Bangkok (Thailand) – November 18, 2016 (travelindex.com) – Patrick Manthe, General Manager of the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, and his team had plenty to celebrate, as they swept up an incredible eight awards at the recent Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards ceremony held at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. These included the coveted titles of "Hotel of the Year" and "Best 5-Star Hotel." It was an evening of exuberant celebrations (and perhaps a few mild hangovers the next morning)!

The full list of category wins for the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok at the HAPA REGIONAL SERIES 2016-2018 was:

1. HAPA Hotel of the Year 2. HAPA Best 5-Star Hotel 3. HAPA Service Excellence 4. HAPA Front Office Excellence 5. HAPA Concierge Excellence 6. HAPA Best Serviced Residence 7. HAPA F&B Personality of the Year / Mr. Somthop Sa-Ngiemnarongkul 8. HAPA Pastry Master Chef / Head Chef Kongrit Chinpala

“What an incredible and completely unexpected turn of events tonight!” said Mr. Manthe. “Since taking on the role of General Manager at the Chatrium Riverside, I have been deeply impressed by the extraordinary dedication of each and every team member to guest service. My sincere thanks go to them for their outstanding efforts, which have enabled us to receive so many awards. It is a very proud moment for the hotel and also for me personally, to have the privilege of leading such a wonderful team.”

The HAPA Awards are organized by World Asia Publishing, the publisher of the leading hotel magazine Hospitality Asia, and recognize the most outstanding hotels and resorts in the Asian region.

The Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok is situated on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River, also known as the "River of Kings," and offers unparalleled, breathtaking views of the metropolis. True to its motto, "Experience the Extraordinary," the Chatrium Riverside combines 396 luxuriously appointed and spacious rooms and suites in a modern style with the proverbial, warm Thai hospitality. Each room and suite offers a choice of river or city views from the bed or private balcony. The hotel's impressive amenities include six restaurants and bars, meeting and conference rooms, a spa, a gym, and a pool garden.

For further information and reservations, please contact the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok at +66 2 307 8888, by email at [email protected] or visit www.chatrium.com.

For further information, please contact: Kanokrat Kirkland, Group Director of Marketing Communications, Chatrium Hotels & Residences, Wuttichai Srisatityakornburi, Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, Tel.: +66 2 307 8888 ext. 2602, E-mail: [email protected]