GRAND Hyatt Erawan Bangkok has embarked on an extensive refurbishment, with the first 83 upgraded guestrooms to be unveiled this August.

American interior designer Tony Chi has been engaged to mastermind the makeover of the five-star hotel, which has been in operation since 1991.

Divided into two phases, the makeover will involve the re-modelling of 374 guestrooms and suites, as well as the Grand Club Lounge. The first phase, which began in March, will see a total of 197 rooms upgraded by October. The second phase will run from April till September next year.

The renovated guestrooms will be available for reservations later this month, for stays from late-August onwards.