Amari Pulse

Arts for The Planet was first launched in 2010 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. This year, we are delighted to be holding The Third Annual Arts for The Planet Competition.

The event aims to inspire critical thinking about environmental responsibility by engaging Thai youths through art.

Students from primary school, junior high school, high school and equivalent learning institutions in Bangkok, Central and Southern Thailand have been invited to take part in this year’s contest with winners enjoying scholarships and a variety of valuable prizes.

Peter Henley, President and Chief Executive Officer of ONYX Hospitality Group said of the competition:

“ONYX is extremely proud to take this project into its third year as part of our CSR initiatives, to demonstrate our dedication to the environment and the education of Thai children. The event also aims to help with development of Thai youth by providing them a platform for their creativity and artistic skills. We are very excited to see how they respond to this year’s theme; ‘Colouring the Future.’”

180 paintings will be available for sale at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre from 14 - 23 September 2012. All proceeds will go to the ONYX Hospitality Group Foundation in support of “Baht for a Better Life”, an education program for underprivileged children in Thailand.

Our partner this year is Sakura Products (Thailand) Co., LTD. this year ensures the continuous process of the project.

*Paintings in this post were created by the winners and runner-ups of The Second Annual Arts for The Plantet Competition 2011

We recently asked one of our guests who stayed at Amari Orchid Pattaya and Amari Atrium Bangkok to share their experiences. Read on to find out what they liked most.  

The Land of Smiles
I can answer the question why people keep coming back to Thailand again and again! Nowhere else can you find such amazing value for money and still maintain great quality and service.

Here, people are so hospitable and so caring; I can see why they call it the Land of Smiles. I have always felt the same about Thailand and my recent stay with Amari in Bangkok and Pattaya was further proof of this!

Pattaya
Amari Orchid Pattaya is a fantastic hotel, offering impeccable service, professional staff and lots of things to do for the guests. If you’re tired after a long flight – you can relax yourself at Breeze Spa.

If you’re hungry – there’s amazing food at one of the hotel’s restaurants. If you’re bored and want to have some fun – ask the hotel’s concierge and they will organize any tour, any sightseeing trip that you want, and for your kids there’s a great Kids Club.

My Ocean Tower room had a very nice design and interior, in room bathtub feature included, and also an amazing panoramic view! But of course you should not stay in the hotel all the time when there is so much to see and do outside.

The hotel’s location is great, right in the middle of Pattaya, very close to the beach and the main shopping centers, pubs and bars. My stay at Amari Orchid was one of the highlights of my trip to Thailand this time.

Bangkok
Before returning home, I decided to make a stop-over in Bangkok, staying at Amari Atrium. My trip was both business and pleasure, and I think Amari Atrium is a great hotel for stays of both kinds. But also if you travel with family or kids, it will be a very comfortable place for you to visit.

On Sunday they do a fantastic family brunch at Cascade – which I was also very lucky to try. I saw parents enjoying great food – and tranquility, whilst their kids were entertained by doting staff, busy cooking, making pictures or being amused by the very characterful Chef!

In the evening we went to Mingles for a cocktail tasting– they have a wonderful cocktail menu, I definitely recommend the Margaritas!

Goodbye?
I think one can never be tired of Thailand. As for me, I’m determined to come here again – and again! And I’m sure that every time I come, I will be staying with my favorite Amari!

Amari Watergate Bangkok wins Lonely Planet's Best Value Hotel International in the world award for 2012.

Announced at the recent annual Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2012, the ‘Best Value Hotel International’ award is given to budget, mid-range or luxury hotels that reader’s feel gives them the most value for money.

It was a tough category and our hotel managed to beat great competition from as far as the US, the UK, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Why Lonely Planet readers chose Amari Watergate Bangkok

• Affordable comfort
• Great location
• Proximity to shopping hot-spots in Bangkok

A few words from our General Manager, Mr. Pierre Andre Pelletier
“It’s a great honour and privilege to win an accolade from the world's largest travel guide and digital media publisher. What makes this award more special is that it was a Reader’s Choice Award, nominated by real people. We hope that traveller’s from India will be influenced by this endorsement and look forward to welcoming them soon”.

Congratulations Amari Watergate Bangkok!