Property Watch by Stephanie M. Roy MAY 2010 ISSUE 71
KANTARY HOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENTS, AYUTTHAYA A Splendid Stay in the Ancient City
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s an exclusive collection of hotels and serviced apartments, the Kantary brand offers its guests and residents remarkable experiences with top of the line services, facilities and amenities. Opening its doors in August 2009, Kantary Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Ayutthaya provides a diverse range of businessmen, tourists and leisure seekers all the elegance and grandeur the ancient city is famous for. Situated on Rojana Road, this well constructed and striking structure stands out from the rest of the properties in the neighborhood. Upon entering the lobby, the well-crafted minimalist design is immediately revealed with neutral earth tones and purposely oversized furniture that demands your attention. The sleek tile floors complement soft chocolate-toned wood furnishings throughout the ground level.
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General Manager, Opas Chuenchue
With 169 units available, guests may choose from Studios, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom suites. All residences are intricately decorated to complement the property’s special position within the area. Regardless of which type of units guests may choose, there is a sense of spaciousness throughout each of the residences as they all feature separate living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, private balconies and kitchen facilities. The design of the living spaces is consistent with the neutral and minimalist theme of the lobby, as white linens, beige drapes and chocolate brown, burnt orange and gold accessories fill the rooms. The glossy hardwood floors add an extra touch of elegant simplicity. Whether visiting Ayutthaya for a short or long stay, business or pleasure, Kantary offers guests the highest standard of amenities that will impress the most discerning travelers. Home entertainment theater systems are available inside all of the living rooms along with LCD televisions, cable/satellite channels and stereos with DVD & VCD players. With a number of guests hailing from Japan, many of the channels are in Japanese and broadcasted from Japan such as the popular NKH channel. To make a long-term stay even more memorable at Kantary, ensuite kitchens are fully equipped with all the familiar amenities from home such as refrigerators, cabinets and toasters. For those interested in whipping up your own meals, all units feature
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stovetops while the two-bedroom units include ovens. The state of the art microwave is self-cleaning, complete with an in-built steam system. Plenty of pantry space for groceries along with standard utensils and chinaware are also inside each of the kitchens. Washing machines are available for one and two-bedroom suites. While there is plenty of space for cooking inside your room, dining at Kantary proves to be an experience all in itself. According to General Manager, Opas Chuenchue, tourists, businessmen and other visitors come from all around to dine at the property’s California Steak Restaurant. Featuring a variety of both Thai and International cuisines, the GM explains that this is Ayutthaya’s premier steak house. Diners may feast upon the finest cuts of imported New Zealand and local steaks along with seafood, chicken and pork chops. For those with larger appetites, be sure to check out the exquisite lunch buffet, which features local favorites such as Pad Thai and Fried Rice to more western fare such as Beef Kiwi or Pasta Alfredo. If stopping by the California Steak Restaurant for dinner, dishes such as the Sautéed Black Ink Tagliaelle with Grilled King Prawn, Risotto Seafood or Deep Fried Sea Bass with Black Pepper Sauce should end the evening on a high note. If the blazing heat of Ayutthaya is too much to handle on any particular day of your visit, explore the wonderful recreational facilities within the property. The Skyline outdoor swimming pool is breathtaking
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and provides guests with a view of the city. For those looking to relax a bit more, there is also an outdoor whirlpool. In addition to the pool, the fitness center is also located on the 16th floor. State of the art exercise equipment, elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights and a view of the outdoor surroundings are all waiting for you inside. Be sure to stop by the steam room or sauna room afterwards. Next door to the fitness center is the exclusive Executive Lounge. Keeping with the color scheme and design theme of the lobby and residences, the lounge is decked out with chocolate brown furniture, cherry-wood shelving and plenty of English, Thai and Japanese reading materials. The view of the city is equally as impressive as the other rooms on the floor. As Ayutthaya is a hub for industry and commerce within the region, the hotel of course welcomes an array of business travelers. The business center is fully equipped with secretarial services, fax machines, computers and photocopying facilities. The function and boardrooms can accommodate up to 200 guests. The GM explains that in the near future, the on-site restaurant will be expanded to the meeting room level to accommodate professionals during breaks from meetings. Kantary Hotel & Serviced Apartments, Ayutthaya 168 Moo1, Rojana Road, Tambol Tanu, Aumphur Other convenient services guests may look forU-Thai, Ayutthaya, Thailand. ward to while staying at Kantary Hotel & Serviced Tel: 03 533 7177, 03 522 9955 Apartments, Ayutthaya include round the clock room Fax: 03 533 7178 services, 24-hour front desk and concierge services, E-mail: reservations@kantarycollection.com 24-hour security, housekeeping and laundry services Website: www.kantarygroup.com along with limousine pick-up.
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