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issue 2 76
28 March 2014
Weather
Hua Hin Golf
Page 3
Blind Leading The Blind
end of Victor
guesthouse
an era
hilton hua hin to be sold
hua hin, THAILAND
The rumours have been circulating for some time, but an announcement
this week by Jones Lang Lasalle’s Hotels and Hospitality Group seems to
confirm that the Hilton Hua Hin will be closing in the near future.
The announcement said that the hotel is being offered for sale through
an international expressions-of-interest campaign launched this week by
JLL. In a press statement, JLL said the campaign has already received a
number of both domestic and international enquiries.
Its managing director, Mike Batchelor, said: “Hua Hin has emerged as one
of Thailand’s dynamic resort markets over the past 10 years, in terms of
demand and supply. Within only a two-hour drive from Bangkok, it is a
popular weekend destination for Bangkokians. Hua Hin also continues
to be a favoured holiday destination for Europeans and is gaining more
popularity amongst international tourists. This is reflected by the strong
trading performance of the hotel with average occupancy of over 70 per
cent year-round.
“Hotels of this calibre are rarely offered to the market especially given
that it is a strong trading asset with solid growth prospects due to its
exceptional location, spectacular views and a globally recognised brand.”
The 298-key beachfront property in the heart of downtown Hua Hin features
a large ballroom, a number of food and beverage outlets, as well as a highrise tower which is irreplaceable today, as high-rise developments are no
longer allowed to be built in such proximity to the beach under current
zoning regulations. The iconic building stands on nearly 15 rai of freehold
beachfront land and will be the second major hotel to change hands in the
last two years, following the closure and demolition of the Marriott Resort.
open
24/7
Naresdamri Rd. opposite Brasserie de Paris
Rooms/family suites in heart of Hua Hin
a/c, lcd tv, dvd player, fridge,
free premium wifi, cable TV
www.victorguesthousehuahin.com
GET RACING FROM
ONLY 400 BAHT!
OPEN EVERYDAY 10.30AM - 7PM,
LATE NIGHT BY APPOINTMENT
Call 032 547 199 (Office)
or 081 817 3000 (Mobile)
Soi 2, Phetchkasem Road
opposite Hua Hin Airport
www.gokarthuahin.com