Article from BTNews 14 OCTOBER 2019
Orient Express hotels plan
A portfolio of hotels under the Orient Express brand is being launched next year by Accor with the promise that staying in the properties will be like “a luxurious train ride back in time”.
The first of what is expected to be a 10-strong group inspired by the iconic railway will open in Bangkok next summer. The Orient Express never travelled to the city, but Accor says the hotel will be designed to evoke the train’s “historic aura”.
With interiors combining Thai and French artistic styles, the hotel will have 154 rooms including nine suites and two penthouses, a rooftop pool with views over Bangkok, two restaurants, a spa and two bars.
It will be located in the 78-storey King Power MahaNakhon skyscraper, renowned for its pixelated, Lego-like facade. The second-tallest building in the city is also home to the Ritz-Carlton Residence.
Orient Express Hotels executive director Guillaume de Saint Lager said: “More than 130 years ago, the Orient Express redefined luxury train travel, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
“Although the rail line has taken its farewell journey, our new line of hotels will ensure guests can still enjoy the opulence of legendary carriages, without the risk of motion sickness.”
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