Ascott Living April - June 2015 | Page 38

Milestones Ascott Around The World From a single luxury property in Singapore to the world’s largest serviced residence company today, Ascott has come a long way The Ascott Limited is a member of CapitaLand, one of Asia’s largest real estate companies. The Ascott Limited is the largest international serviced residence owner-operator with more than 200 properties in over 90 cities across more than 20 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region. It operates three award-winning brands, Ascott, Citadines and Somerset Traditional Taste Things have changed very little in the fishing community of Vang Vieng, Laos, over the years. The Nam Song river runs through its very heart and is the life source that many locals depend on to earn their living. The gentle flow of the river is matched by the peaceful serenity of the mountains that form a scenic backdrop. Above, from left: Slumber in style in this sumptuous bedroom at Citadines Suites Arc de Triomphe Paris; or relax in the modern dining and living area of Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City in Vietnam The Ascott Limited is a Singapore company that has grown to be the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator. It has more than 26,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region – as well as over 12,000 units currently under development. Our portfolio adds up to more than 38,000 units spanning 90 cities across more than 20 countries. Ascott pioneered Asia-Pacific’s first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984. With a work ethic that emphasises customer service excellence, Ascott has been winning guests over with our signature hospitality. We deliver service from the heart, and go the extra mile to delight our residents. We are very glad that many guests have chosen us as their preferred “home away from home” over the years. Today Ascott boasts a 31-year industry track record and award-winning serviced residence brands that enjoy recognition worldwide. Significant moments in our history 1984 Ascott opened Asia-Pacific’s first serviced residence in Singapore, a new concept in the region. Citadines started in Europe with its first apart’hotel in Paris, France. 2004 Southeast Asia Indonesia Ascott completed acquisition of Citadines. The company now owns three brands: Ascott, Citadines and Somerset. The world’s first Pan-Asian serviced residence REIT, the Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott REIT), was established and listed on March 31 in Singapore. Reservations: +62 361 849 6500 (Bali) 00180 365 7878 (Local Toll Free) +62 21 2995 6888 (Jakarta) +62 31 734 7161 (Surabaya) 2014 Bali 2006 Ascott celebrates its 30th anniversary with special promotions and community initiatives worldwide. Citadines Kuta Beach Jalan Pantai Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia Jakarta 36 Ascott LIVING 2007–2014 2008–2015 2005–2012 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards “Best Serviced Residence Brand” TTG Travel Awards “Best Serviced Residence Operator” Business Traveller UK “Best Serviced Apartment Company” 2005–2014 2013 2004–2014 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific “Best Serviced Residence Brand” Business Traveller China “Best Serviced Residence Brand in China” World Travel Awards “World’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand” Photo: Getty Images Our achievements have earned global recognition, and with it, numerous prestigious awards. Among the accolades are: Ascott Jakarta Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2, Jakarta 10230, Indonesia Ascott Kuningan Ciputra World 1, Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5, Jakarta 12940, Indonesia Citadines Rasuna The H-Tower, Jalan HR Rasuna Said Kav.20, Kuningan Jakarta 12940, Indonesia Somerset Berlian Jalan Permata Berlian V, Permata Hijau, Jakarta 12210, Indonesia Somerset Grand Citra Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav 1, Jakarta 12940, Indonesia Surabaya Ascott Waterplace (Opening in 2015) Somerset Surabaya Hotel & Serviced Residence Jalan Raya Kupang Indah, Surabaya 60189, Indonesia Laos Reservations: +85621 250 888 Vientiane Somerset Vientiane Souphanouvong Avenue, Sikhotabong district, P.O.Box: 4793 Vientiane Lao PDR Malaysia Reservations: 1800 806 306 (Local Toll Free) +603 2718 6788 (Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya) +60 82 281 818 (Kuching) Cyberjaya Citadines DPulze Lingkaran Cyber Point Timur, Cyber 12 63000 Cyberjaya, Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Ascott Kuala Lumpur 9 Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ascott Sentral 211, Jalan Tun Sambanthan, KL Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Philippines Somerset Ampang 187 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Manila Kuching Citadines Uplands 55, Jalan Simpang Tiga, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia Nusajaya Somerset Medini (Opening in 2015) Somerset Puteri Harbour Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour 79000 Nusajaya, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia Reservations: +63 2 550 3200 Ascott Bonifacio Global City 28th St