Bangkok (Thailand) – May 10, 2016 (travelindex) – The Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien, one of Bangkok's largest and most prestigious conference hotels, offers over 5,600 square meters of meeting space with the highest style and maximum flexibility. Located on a leafy boulevard in the heart of the city, the hotel is centrally located, optimally connected to the road and rail network, and is considered one of Bangkok's most sought-after addresses for stays and hosting major and glamorous events.

Royal Roots and Influences: The Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien, recently undergone extensive renovation, modernization, and sustainable transformation, charmingly pays tribute to its royal heritage. Built on the grounds of Kandhavas, the royal palace of Her Royal Highness Princess Valaya Alongkorn, the 43rd daughter of King Rama V, the hotel's design embraces the Thai colonial style favored by the Princess, herself a renowned aesthetics expert, during her lifetime.

Exemplary sustainability record according to ISO 20121: The Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien, the first hotel worldwide to receive ISO 20121 certification for planning and executing sustainable events, is distinguished not only by its “Sustainable Meeting Practices” but also by the seamless integration of reused original elements into the new, subtly elegant design.

At the Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel, the principles of environmental protection and sustainability are integrated into every detail. Precious materials and furnishings are treated like priceless heirlooms and complemented by highly efficient LED lighting and signage. Furthermore, all designs, craftsmanship, and manufacturing are 100% Thai.

Only certified organic rice is served: In close complement to the aforementioned feature and as an example of the hotel's active commitment to the local community and its sustainability practices, the hotel has been serving exclusively certified organic rice since January 2016. All rice offered in the hotel's restaurants, banquet hall, and canteen now bears the "Oxford Agriculture Certification Thailand" seal of approval, confirming that the Satjatham Rice Project in Amnatcharoen, where the rice originates, meets ACT's organic standards. Efforts are underway to extend the organic offerings to include vegetables and fruits.

Award-winning interior: The comprehensive renovation project earned the designers the prestigious Five Star Asia Pacific Property Award 2015-2016 in the category "Best Hotel Interior in Thailand". Upon arrival at the hotel, guests immediately sense the atmosphere of traditional Thai grandeur from a time when exquisite luxury blended seamlessly with traditional Thai characteristics – just as it does today.

The design of the Royal Club's rooms and suites is inspired by Thai royal ceremonies once held in the Royal Palace, while the Athénée's rooms and suites represent the Summer Palace. Carefully selected color palettes, artworks, and Thai wall panels combine to create a truly impressive hotel interior.

Unforgettable meetings: The stylishly redesigned and comprehensively modernized meeting rooms at the Athéneum offer organizers unique opportunities to redefine their strategies. The six meeting rooms, the boardroom, and the exclusive lounge occupy the entire 6th floor of the hotel and boast an elegant design that evokes the hotel's royal past. All meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and offer natural daylight as well as unobstructed views of the city.

Upon arrival by elevator, you pass through an imposing door and enter the Athéneum Lounge, a creative space on the same floor, where themed coffee breaks are prepared in an open kitchenette. Large LED screens on the wall invite participants to take group photos, upload images of their meeting, and view them from comfortable Chesterfield leather sofas. The dignified atmosphere of the conference room is enhanced by a magnificent, trapezoidal table made of solid Thai marble. The largest meeting room offers 150 square meters of space and comfortably accommodates 80 participants in theater-style seating.

The entire floor, including its meeting rooms, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology: LED lighting, top-of-the-line audiovisual systems including versatile projectors, high-resolution large-screen displays, sophisticated sound systems, atmospheric lighting, and individually controlled air conditioning in every room. Thanks to the white glass walls, which are ideal for chalk drawings and diagrams, the rooms are perfect for seminars, training sessions, and board meetings.

Versatility is another important factor. For example, one room is designed so that it can be divided into two areas by a soundproof partition, which are ideal for spontaneous breakout sessions or group meetings.

Exclusive events at Kandhavas Place: The extensive redesign of the hotel's 4th floor, pool garden, and fitness area has created a new, mid-sized event space – Kandhavas Place. With its ideal ambiance and perfect proportions, it is ideal for special dinner parties, engagements, and weddings, as well as meetings and business events. This modern tropical classic reflects the hotel's royal heritage. Styled in the Thai colonial era, the room features a high, vaulted ceiling of antique-finished white wood, tall windows and columns, a rustic-elegant wooden floor, and stylish brown windows and walls.

An elegant mezzanine provides space for special announcements, a head table, or live music. Beneath a stylish staircase, a professionally staffed theater kitchen prepares original or eco-friendly coffee breaks, canapés, and gourmet dishes as needed.

Antique lantern reproductions, combined with natural daylight or creatively designed night lighting, ensure that every event is infused with a touch of freshness.

Outwardly, the country setting around the pool has a summery atmosphere where everyone feels relaxed and inspired.

Culinary delights for delegates and guests at the Rain Tree Café: The Rain Tree Café, open all day and featuring a buffet, presents itself in a modern interpretation of Thai neocolonial interior design. Three separate yet harmoniously coordinated areas, characterized by extreme elegance and optimal use of natural light, are connected in a touchingly homey way.

These three unique but interconnected areas bear fitting names: The Bronze Kitchen, equipped with interactive live cooking stations, the Valaya Room, a formal VIP area in library style, and the Secret Garden for private outdoor events.

The impressive international buffet offers an inspiring culinary journey of discovery with five daily changing specialties from the hotel's chefs, who also work in the other award-winning restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch are unforgettable experiences.

At your service: To ensure that every event is a masterpiece, a wide range of state-of-the-art technologies are available, including audiovisual systems, wireless technology, LCD projectors, broadband access and comprehensive secretarial services.

Planning is simplified by the support of meeting specialists who take care of every detail. Online tools accelerate your planning and turn your vision into reality.

About Plaza Athénée Bangkok: Ideally situated on one of the most beautiful tree-lined avenues in the heart of Asia's most popular cultural and entertainment center, and located in the city's shopping and business district, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, a Royal Meridien Hotel, was designed by Dr. Jumsai Sumet, one of Thailand's most celebrated architects. The hotel was originally the site of Kandhamas, the residence of Her Royal Highness Princess Valaya Alongkorn, a daughter of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and aunt of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the current King of Thailand. True to its royal heritage, this historic hotel harmoniously blends a luxurious ambiance with unparalleled service. Plaza Athénée Bangkok.

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