CARLSON has expanded its Thailand portfolio with the opening of the 125-key Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 hotel.

“This is our second Park Plaza hotel in Thailand,” said Simon Barlow, president, Carlson Hotels, Asia-Pacific.

The Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 hotel is located near Sukhumvit, Bangkok’s entertainment and shopping district, and is within walking distance of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

“The hotel will appeal to both corporate and leisure travellers,” said the hotel’s general manager, Martin Fabiano.

Besides Mezza, an all-day dining restaurant with a show kitchen featuring Western grill, local Thai delights and Mediterranean tapas, there is also Sway, the hotel’s rooftop pool bar and Chai, the lobby cafe.

The hotel offers private meeting spaces for small-to-medium-sized events, a fully equipped business centre and complimentary wireless Internet in all public areas.