Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket opens

on beautiful Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach

(Bangkok, 16 February 2010) – Best Western International – The World’s Largest Hotel Chain® - announces the opening of Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket, situated on beautiful Phuket’s Bang Tao Beach within the stunning environment of the Laguna Phuket integrated resort. It joins the chain’s four other properties on Phuket.


The hotel boasts upgraded 129 guest rooms and suites, with scenic golf course and/or swimming pool views. The tastefully appointed rooms and suites are perfect for families, couples or golfing getaways. The suites feature a kitchenette area separate from the living and dining areas. All-day dining is available at the Courtyard Café which serves an international buffet breakfast, a la carte Western and Thai dishes.

Allamanda Beach Club and Marine Center offers a wide selection of activities, such as sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddle boating, all enjoyed within the ideal ambience of a perfect, tropical island holiday. As for a place to meet with friends or unwind and reflect on the day’s activities, the Lobby bar provides a great, laid-back setting with genuinely warm Thai hospitality.

“We are proud to open this fine Best Western property as part of Laguna Phuket, Asia’s finest destination resort complex, renowned for its outstanding facilities and services in a serene setting. With its own distinctive character, this hotel perfectly meets the variety of travelers’ needs whether families or FITs, or for weddings and corporate events” said Best Western Vice President for International Operations – Asia Glenn de Souza.

Best Western is the world’s largest hotel chain with more than 4,000 hotels in 80 countries and over 150 hotels in Asia including 14 properties in Thailand in the major tourist destinations of Bangkok, Krabi, Samui, Pattaya and Phuket.

Best Western Allamanda Laguna Phuket is located at 29 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Talang, Phuket, Thailand. For more information, please Tel 66 7636 2700, Fax 66 7632 4360 or
E-mail info-phuket@allamanda.com For worldwide reservations, visit www.bestwestern.com or call toll free +800 0013 1779.