Pattaya, Thailand, February 3, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / The Meliá Pattaya Hotel, a 234-room hotel that pays tribute to Pattaya's ethnic diversity and offers sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand, will open its doors to guests on February 15.

Located in lively Pattaya, just a short drive from Bangkok on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, the hotel spans 12 floors on Second Road, known as Pattaya Sai Song, close to numerous tourist attractions.

In addition to the sun-drenched Lay Beach Club on Beach Road directly on Pattaya Beach, the Meliá Pattaya Hotel opens a rooftop restaurant with a sky bar, an executive lounge, a swimming pool with an adjacent bar and event space, the Meliá-owned YHI Spa, the Kidsdom children's club, a fully equipped gym, a coworking area, a selection of versatile meeting rooms and much more.

The five-star hotel, opened by the Spanish hotel group Meliá Hotels International and owned by Thailand's leading lifestyle real estate company Asset World Corporation (AWC), is part of the Meliá brand's expansion to key destinations across Thailand. The Meliá Pattaya Hotel, Thailand, follows the openings of the Meliá Koh Samui (2020), the Meliá Phuket Mai Khao (2021), the Meliá Chiang Mai (2022), and the INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit (2023).

The hotel's dining options reflect the diversity of Pattaya's population, its shrines and markets, particularly the long-established Chinese communities of Chonburi. The rooftop restaurant and bar, "Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar," serves Cantonese cuisine with some Sichuan specialties in an ambiance characterized by red accents and black and gold decorations. The view of the Gulf of Mexico allows guests to fully appreciate Pattaya's famous sunsets.

The hotel's all-day dining restaurant, Sanehh Sarae, specializes in fresh, local seafood and tells the story of the Bang Saray fishing village in Pattaya. It is located next to the Meliá Pattaya Hotel's Japanese-Peruvian restaurant, Den, which celebrates the history of the nearby Si Racha "Little Japanese Quarter" and the influx of Japanese expats to Thailand during the "Thailand 3.0" economic era, which focused on heavy industry and exports.

Guests are immersed in the local culture from the moment they enter the hotel: the lobby and lounge are inspired by the Nong Mon Market. Their surfaces evoke the dish Khao Lam, sticky rice roasted in bamboo, which is sold at the morning market. The hotel's pool bar reflects the culture of Jomtien Beach and alludes to the influx of Americans to Pattaya in the 1960s and 70s.

The hotel's 218 rooms and 16 suites, ranging from a comfortable 27 m² to a spacious 125 m², are divided into seven categories and are suitable for both leisure and business travelers. The 27 m² Deluxe Rooms and Deluxe Sea View Rooms feature a king-size bed or two single beds and a sofa by the window.

The Premium Rooms and the Premium Sea View Rooms (The Level Premium Sea View Room) are each 31 m² in size, with the latter, as the name suggests, offering a view of the azure waters of the Gulf. In addition, there are the one- and two-bedroom "The Level" suites, ranging from 61 to 125 m², including the presidential suite, "The Level Presidential Suite."

Of the hotel's rooms, 18 rooms and 16 suites belong to "The Level" category, an upscale segment offering personalized service and exclusive benefits, including access to the Level Lounge on the second floor. The lounge provides an intimate space for enjoying a gourmet breakfast and delicious afternoon snacks, and is also suitable for informal business meetings. It adjoins an anteroom and the Nuaan Ballroom. The patterned solid wood interior design in the lounge, anteroom, and ballroom is inspired by the Baan Puek weaving community.

Families will find plenty to do: The swimming pool features an exciting slide, and the Kids Club offers the popular Meliá children's entertainment program. The hotel's Kidsdom, whose design is inspired by the underwater world and reminiscent of Koh Pai and its wreck diving area, offers a variety of exciting and educational activities.

The hotel also has two ballrooms that let in plenty of natural light and are equipped with LED screen technology, as well as three meeting rooms and a co-working area.

The Meliá Pattaya Hotel is located in the heart of Pattaya's vibrant center, offering convenient access to attractions such as Pattaya Beach, Walking Street, Central Festival Pattaya, Terminal 21 shopping mall, the Sanctuary of Truth wooden temple, and Bali Hai Pier. Just offshore are islands like Koh Larn, providing idyllic spots for swimming and snorkeling.

“The Meliá Pattaya Hotel is part of AWC’s mixed-use development ‘The Aquatique Destinations Pattaya’ and a flagship project in our strategic launch of the Meliá brand in Thailand, perfectly aligned with AWC’s lifestyle destination strategy,” said Wallapa Traisorat, owner of the Meliá Pattaya Hotel and CEO and President of AWC. “The Meliá Pattaya Hotel will redefine luxury hospitality in one of Thailand’s most iconic beach destinations and underscores AWC’s commitment to strengthening Thailand as a global sustainable destination.”

“AWC shares our commitment to sustainable tourism and our strong service and hospitality philosophy, which is perfectly reflected in this exceptional Meliá Hotels International hotel with its unparalleled facilities in the heart of Pattaya,” added Ignacio Martin, Managing Director Asia Pacific of Meliá Hotels International. “Meliá Hotels International is a world leader in leisure and bleisure. The Meliá Pattaya Hotel, Thailand, is a perfect fit for Pattaya, a renowned leisure and entertainment destination with countless attractions and activities.”

“My team and I are incredibly excited about the opening of the Meliá Pattaya Hotel and about showcasing Meliá’s warm Spanish hospitality, special passion for service and focus on customer well-being in our unique hotel in an unbeatable location,” said Javier Gimeno, General Manager of the Meliá Pattaya Hotel.

The Meliá Pattaya Hotel is celebrating its upcoming opening with a special offer for MeliáRewards members: Deluxe rooms from 3,500 THB net per night, including breakfast for two adults and one child (up to 11 years old), plus a resort credit of 500 THB net per stay. This opening offer is available now for stays from February 15th to June 30th, 2025.

For more information or to book, visit melia.com.

About Asset World Corp Public Company Limited

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and a member of the TCC Group, is reshaping Thailand's hospitality, commercial, and lifestyle destinations with its diversified portfolio located in prime locations across the country. AWC is committed to creating groundbreaking new projects that not only set new industry standards but also strengthen Thailand's position as a global destination for sustainable tourism. Working in partnership with world-renowned companies such as Marriott International, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Nobu Hospitality, Okura Hotels, Banyan Tree, Melia International, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Accor, and Hyatt, AWC delivers unforgettable experiences. Its portfolio includes flagship properties such as The Empire, Athenee Tower, Asiatique The Riverfront Destination, and Phenix, as well as world-class dining establishments like the "EA" Rooftop at The Empire, which offers world-class cuisine. AWC aims to provide exceptional experiences while promoting sustainability in all areas of its business, creating long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders through initiatives under the three pillars of "Better Planet, Better People, and Better Prosperity" (3BETTERs), driving innovation and responsibility to inspire millions of people and elevate Thailand's tourism and real estate industries to a new level.

About Meliá Hotels & Resorts

Meliá operates 125 hotels in Europe (56), the Americas (18), Cuba (16), Africa (5), and Asia (30). We have a presence in 32 countries and are currently developing 21 hotels in 11 countries. Meliá Hotels & Resorts is characterized by its unique Spanish style in the hotel industry, as well as by warmth, personal attention, and a passion for service. In this way, we offer our guests a unique wellness experience. Our Spanish warmth and spontaneity are part of our Mediterranean roots and shape the Meliá experience. This experience is enhanced by thoughtful additional services. We pay attention to every detail and offer each guest a personalized experience. How do we understand wellness within the MELIÁ brand? We view wellness from an innovative perspective. Wellness is not limited to nutrition or spa treatments, but is holistic well-being. We want to convey wellness that includes everyone. It can be found in all aspects of the brand from different perspectives: physical well-being, spiritual well-being, leisure well-being, social well-being, professional well-being, ecological well-being, financial well-being, and nutritional well-being.

About Meliá Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and operates over 400 hotels in more than 40 countries, either already open or in the process of opening. Its portfolio comprises nine brands: Gran Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ME by Meliá, The Meliá Collection, Paradisus by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, ZEL, INNSiDE by Meliá, Sol by Meliá, and Affiliated by Meliá. The company is one of the world's leading leisure hotel chains and has successfully established itself in the growing market of leisure-oriented city hotels thanks to its long-standing experience in this sector. Its commitment to responsible tourism has led to Meliá being recognized as the most sustainable European hotel company worldwide (S&P Global's 2024 Sustainability Yearbook Member) and as a Top Employer 2024 in Spain, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Italy, Germany, France, and Vietnam.