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IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of
Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-room conversion hotel that will
further strengthen the company's presence in one of Thailand's most popular
beach destinations. The property is expected to open before the end of 2026
following an extensive rebranding programme.
Expanding partnership in Krabi
The new hotel marks another milestone in IHG's
partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., which already owns the nearby Holiday
Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach.
Pathana Jitsaereetham, Director of Development,
Thailand at IHG Hotels & Resorts, said the agreement reflects owners'
continued confidence in IHG's brands, commercial expertise and ability to
deliver long-term value.
He added that hotel conversions continue to gain
momentum in Thailand, where they accounted for almost 40 per cent of all signed
rooms in 2025. According to IHG, owners are increasingly attracted by the
company's global distribution network, loyalty programme and international
brand recognition.
First Gen 5 Holiday Inn Express in Thailand
Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang will become the
first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Thailand to feature the brand's latest
Generation 5 (Gen 5) design concept and only the second in Southeast Asia.
The next-generation design introduces more flexible
and social public spaces that encourage guests to work, relax and connect,
while maintaining the brand's focus on smart simplicity, comfort and
functionality.
The 158-room hotel will offer an all-day dining
restaurant, pool bar, swimming pool and fitness centre.
Prime location in Ao Nang
Located in the centre of Ao Nang, the hotel will be
situated just one kilometre from Ao Nang Beach along one of the destination's
main commercial streets, surrounded by restaurants, shops and entertainment
venues. Krabi International Airport can be reached in around 40 minutes by car.
Ao Nang serves as the gateway to many of Krabi's
best-known attractions, including Railay Beach, Poda Island, Chicken Island and
Hong Island. The destination continues to attract domestic and international
visitors looking for beach holidays, island excursions, outdoor activities and
vibrant nightlife.
Supporting continued growth
Peeranat Deechaisatetha, Chief Business Development
Officer of Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., said the new Holiday Inn Express complements
the company's existing Holiday Inn Resort and enables it to serve a broader
range of travellers visiting Krabi.
He added that the two hotels together will strengthen
the destination's hospitality offering while supporting Krabi's continued
development as one of Thailand's leading leisure destinations.
IHG currently operates 42 hotels across 11 brands in
Thailand and has a further 39 properties in the development pipeline,
underlining the company's ongoing expansion strategy in the country.
Image Credit: © IHG
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