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Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Innovative New Service Touch from X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts Thailand, the design hotel brand of Astudo Hotel and Resort Management, proudly announces the launch of an innovative new guest service implementation at their resorts in Kui Buri (Hua Hin) and Koh Samui.X2 Samui resort manager J. Paul Snow observed that “often guests forgot to print out their itinerary, or hadn’t kept a record of the resort contact details before travelling, resulting in a sometimes frustrating situation of being lost, delayed or one of many other troubles associated with travel”. This is increasing an issue as people travel to dream destination - somewhere they never been, and often remote. To make life easier for guests, X2 has implemented a pre-departure SMS providing last minute travel information.
There is no worse way to start a vacation then a stressful journey. According to company CEO Anthony McDonald, “This extra service is not only a personal welcome, but also indicates that your booking is 100% secured and in case of a delay or an emergency - something we hope you will never run into of course - it will give guests seamless communication directly with the resort and people who can assist them immediately”.
Astudos’ new initiative provides an SMS to guests twenty four hours before the guest arrives at the Resort providing them a booking confirmation, hotel contact details, the resort managers mobile phone number, and of course wishing them a pleasant and safe journey.
McDonald added that as a design hotel “X2 Resorts was always looking to do things a little bit different, in a way that is simple but truly appreciated by guests, and this new SMS service is just a small sample of such a difference”
For media enquiries please contact:
Supinya Santatiloggul (Ms.)
Assistant PR & Events Manager
Email: supinya@astudo.com
Phone: +66 2696 8239
For more information, visit www.X2resorts.com
or www.astudo.com
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Celebrate Father's Day with an Acoustic Dinner at our 4K Designer Restaurant
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Monday, November 10, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tee Chansorn Appointed as Resort Manager of X2 Kui Buri
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, holder of X2, Away and Le Bayburi brands, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tee Chansorn as Resort Manager for X2 Resort Kui Buri.In his position Khun Tee, a Thai National, will be responsible for the entire resort operations of X2 Resort Kui Buri. Graduated from Siam Business College majoring in Hotel Management and Srinakharinwirot University majoring in Tourist Guide, combined with his 15 year experience in the hotel industry, he brings a wealth experience to X2 Resorts.
“We are confident Khun Tee’s hard working ethos and commitment to customer satisfaction are attributes that will serve the resort and our guests well,” said Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager of Astudo Hotel & Resort Management.
Throughout his career in hotel operations he has fulfilled an extensive number of management positions for several leading hotels including U-Chiang Mai Hotel, Six-Senses Hideaway, Evason Resorts, Marriot Hotels, The Peninsula Bangkok and Le Meridian Resorts.
Opened in December 2007 besides a peaceful seaside village in Prachuap Khiri Khan, the X2 Kui Buri is an exclusive beach resort of just 23 villas set amidst 4 acres of virgin beachfront land and provides a sanctuary of peace. Situated just south of Hua Hin and only a 3 hour drive from Bangkok, X2 Kui Buri offers a refreshing blend of metropolitan sophistication, superior facilities and sensory-rich products and services.
For more information about Astudo’s hotel management service, please contact Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager at klaus@astudo.com
For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Phone: +66 2696 8239
E-mail: pr@astudo.com
For more information, visit www.astudo.com
X2 Kui Buri Offers 3 Astonishing Packages
“Satisfy the spirit” at X2 Kui Buri, an exclusive beachfront designer resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan, designed and built with architectural design, but more importantly through natural beauty of the location and the meshing of the structures with the canvas provided by nature.Simplicity ……..in form and service; completely understated and unfussed - The “X2 Chill Chill Package” starts at Baht 7,600 net per room per one night stay including daily breakfast, one dinner and cocktail happy hours.
Freedom …….of space, process and rules; allowing guests to set their own agenda - The “X2 Freedom Package” starts at Baht 14,000 net per room per two night’s stay including daily breakfast, one lunch, one dinner and one choice of body massage at X2 Spa.
Soulful ……tranquility; that provides sensual pleasures and thoughtfulness - The “X2 Spirit Package” starts at Baht 24,500 net per room per three night’s stay including daily breakfast, two lunches, two dinners, one bottle of wine, one choice of body treatment at X2 Spa and one selection of either a cooking class or a cocktail class.
That's not all; this unbelievable striking rate includes FREE WIFI internet throughout the resort, FREE use of kayaks and mountain bikes and FREE early check-in and late check-out, subject to room availability.
Note: This offer is applicable on designer villa of your choice and will be available from the 1st of November 2008 till the 30th of April 2009 and inapplicable during 20 Dec 08 - 06 Jan 09, 11-17 Apr 09, long weekend and long holidays. The rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and applicable 7% government tax.
For more information please contact +66 2696 8239 or reservations.kuiburi@X2resorts.com
For media enquiries please contact:
Piangporn Chaiphet (Ms.)
PR & Events Manager
Email: pr@astudo.com
Phone: +66 2696 8239
For more information, visit www.X2resorts.com
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Perfect Honeymoon Destination
I have been starting to playfully and casually search for honeymoon destinations. I really want to go somewhere that I haven't been to before, somewhere unique, and far away. So I was perusing the October issue of Travel + Leisure mag the other day, and keyed in on the cover story: 25 emerging destinations where the dollar goes far (always a plus!). I came across a resort called Kui Buri (pronounced goo-wee... boo-ree). Located 3 hours south of Bangkok, Thailand, this resort hasn't turned a year old and it is simply stunning and pretty affordable! The area surrounding is rather underdeveloped, with only small neighboring fishing villages, and the resort, comprised of 23-semi private villas with terraces, gardens and pools, sits on a "virgin beachfront". Paradise! Though what most do there is simply relax, there are plenty of other activities for the more active or adventurous, like: mountain biking, scuba diving (yay!), yoga (yay again!), golf, and fishing. And the 4K (pronounced "fork") restaurant and bar serves up international fare featuring local ingredients and great wine.
As far as pricing goes, believe it or not, it is affordable. This bungalow here is listed at $115 (though that is a "low season" rate I think, but still)!
As far as pricing goes, believe it or not, it is affordable. This bungalow here is listed at $115 (though that is a "low season" rate I think, but still)!
Though if we hauled all the way across the globe, we just may have to chose this:
So, we may not be going to Kui Buri for our honeymoon, as it's on the cusp of monsoon season (though the more I research, I am realizing it doesn't rain as much as you may think), but man I want to get there some day before everyone discovers this secret.By Kate Beaton
Kate Beaton's Blog The Dish
Monday, August 4, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The First X2 Resort – Design Hotel Officially Opens
After 2 years of development, the first X2 resort officially opened its doors on schedule, in December 2007. X2 Kui-Buri is the first and only designer resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province at the moment, and is spearheading the growth in the beachside town of Kui Buri.“To open any resort or hotel on time is an outstanding accomplishment,” said Anthony McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of X2 Resorts. “Everyone, from the operations team to the construction crews, from the county building officials to the incredible X2 Kui Buri staff should be very proud of this achievements.”
For X2 Resorts (www.X2resorts.com), the opening of X2 Kui-Buri is a welcoming sign. The designer resort brand has another ongoing project on Koh Samui, scheduled to open June 2008.
Managed by Astudo Hotel & Resort Management, X2 Kui-Buri offers a refreshing blend of metropolitan sophistication, superior facilities and sensory-rich products and services. The resort is ideally situated besides a peaceful seaside village near Kui-Buri, just south of Hua-Hin and only a 3 hour drive from Bangkok. This resort of high-end villas is set amidst 4 acres of virgin beachfront land and provides a sanctuary of peace.
X2 Kui-Buri is expected to be one of the leading premier resorts in the region and has already received local and international coverage leading up to its much anticipated opening. Major feature stories about this award winning design resort have featured in Wallpaper magazine, Elle Décor (UK), Futurarc (Hong Kong), Living Deco (Spain) and Artravel (France and International). Additionally X2 was accepted as a member of the exclusive European “Design Hotels” member group, who will represent the resort throughout Europe and America.
The resort rooms comprise of 1 owner villa, 1 suite deluxe villa, 2 deluxe pool villas, 19 pool villas and 4 bungalow-styled villas, designed by Bangkok-based architect Duangrit Bunnag. The villas range from 70 sq.m to 255 sq.m. in size.
Each semi-private villa is sculptured in mountain rock walls, expansive glass panelled doors and generous bedroom and bathroom spaces. Furnishings and fixtures in the villas were chosen to be consistent with the X2 concept for luxury in design and function. The pool villas showcase a private plunge pool ranging from 20 sq.m. to 30 sq.m. in size and also a private terrace and garden courtyard. All spacious bathrooms feature both indoor and outdoor shower. All villas and bungalows feature a full range of home theatre and entertainment options including LCD satellite televisions, movie, music and magazine library and complimentary internet access.
“The X2 Kui-Buri’s thoughtful architecture and design is unique from other five-star experiences. The X2 Kui-Buri reinforces X2’s position as the leading designer resort in region, offering guests an exceptional vacation experience in a spectacular natural setting” said Klaus R. Rauter, Group General Manager of X2 Resorts and Astudo Hotel & Resort Management.
For reservations please telephone +66 2696 8239 or email reservations@X2resorts.com.
About X2 Resorts
X2 Resorts offer casually designed accommodations and state-of-the-art facilities. X2 Resorts collection includes X2 Kui-Buri and X2 Samui (scheduled to open in June 2008). Another X2
Resort is scheduled to open in 2009 at Koh Kood (Kood Island), Trat Province. Astudo Hotel & Resort Management currently manages and operates X2 Resorts www.X2resorts.com, Away Resorts www.awayresorts.com and Le Bayburi www.lebayburi.com.
For media enquiries please contact:
Buddhachard Paengchai (Ms.)
Marketing Communications Manager
Email: pr@X2resorts.com
Tel: +66 2696 8239
For more information, visit www.X2resorts.com
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