IHG Announces Major Portfolio Expansion in Thailand

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed eight new properties in key resort destinations across Thailand increasing its footprint in the country by more than 2,000 rooms.

The series of deals, which include new build properties and conversions, will be part of the Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Staybridge Suites brands. The hotels will begin opening this year and will continue to come online through 2027.

“As a top travel destination for business and leisure alike, Thailand has always been an important market for us, serving as the regional launch pad for some of our key brands including Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, and Staybridge Suites,” Clarence Tan, IHG’s managing director of South East Asia and Korea, said in a statement.

Located in such resort destinations as Pattaya, Rayong, Phuket, Khao Lak and Koh Samui, the properties are being developed with partner Ratanakorn Asset, a Thai real estate company.

The newly announced additions to the IHG portfolio in the country follow the inaugural signing of Staybridge Suites in Bangkok last December.

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Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Koh Larn

Located at popular Tawean Beach in Koh Larn, Pattaya, Holiday Inn Express Pattaya Koh Larn will be converted from the current Sealay Resort Koh Lam. The hotel will offer superb access to numerous eateries, shops, and the Tawean public pier, and will be a short commute away from the Bangkok Hospital Koh Larn Clinic and Na Ban public pier. A new-build element has also been confirmed as an option for the hotel.

Openings over the next five to ten years:

Holiday Inn Resort Koh Larn

The new-build Holiday Inn Resort Koh Larn will provide guests with a specialty restaurant, swimming pool, pool bar and gym. It will be located right on Na Ban Beach, a short five-minute drive from Na Ban public pier.

Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya Na Jomtien

The beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya Na Jomtien will offer easy access to the nearby Cartoon Network Waterpark, making it an ideal choice for families.

Staybridge Suites North Pattaya

The new-build Staybridge Suites Pattaya Wong Amat will bring extended-stay offerings to Wong Amat, Pattaya’s expat-favored, family-friendly area.

Holiday Inn Resort Rayong

The new-build Holiday Inn Resort Rayong will be conveniently located right on the white-sand Mae Rum Pueng Beach, just a 45-minute drive from U-Tapao International Airport.

Holiday Inn Resort Khao Lak Cape Pakarang

Situated just an hour away from Phuket International Airport, the new-build Holiday Inn Resort Khao Lak will offer unobstructed sea views at Cape Pakarang, which is known for its swimmable beach, staghorn coral, and beautiful sunsets. It will be a short 15-minute drive to Khao Lak City Centre, also known as Bang Nieng.

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Kata

The new-build Holiday Inn Express Phuket Kata will be situated a leisurely 10-minute walk from Kata beach, guests will enjoy its excellent proximity to a wide selection of eateries, shopping, and entertainment offerings.

Holiday Inn Express Samui Chaweng

The new-build Holiday Inn Express Samui Chaweng will be situated in the heart of Chaweng, it will be surrounded by shopping, dining and entertainment offerings. Guests will also be able to take a short stroll to Chaweng Beach, one of the top tourist spots in Koh Samui.