TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements
Punthill Maitland, Australia
The 76-apartment Punthill Maitland is located at 373 High Street, close to Maitland’s commercial centre, and offers a mix of modern studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including interconnecting and accessible room types which all come with a fully-equipped kitchen, and in-room laundry facilities.
The property also has a conference room, gym and on-site parking.
An easy drive from Newcastle Airport, the town of Maitland offers guests a range of restaurants and bars, cafés, shops and entertainment venues, as well as many historical and cultural sites to explore. Nearby are also the Maitland Showground, the Maitland Regional Art Gallery, and the Maitland Hospital.
For those keen to venture further afield, the hotel is the perfect base for exploring the wider Hunter Valley Region, renowned for its wineries and scenery.
Moxy Chongqing, China
Debuting in Chongqing, China is the new Moxy Chongqing, with 360 guestrooms – with peg walls, and foldable desks and chairs – as well as amenities like an interactive communal hub, bar, grab-and-go station, fitness centre, and ironing room.
Situated within 100m walking distance to the People’s Liberation Monument, which stands as one of Chongqing’s landmark buildings, the hotel is nearby three metro stations which provides connections to attractions, including Bayi Food Street night market and Hongya Cave. It is also just 18.5km away from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.
Anurak Community Lodge, Thailand
The 19-key Anurak Community Lodge, beside Khao Sok national park near Phuket and Krabi in southern Thailand, has completed renovations and improvements to its guestrooms and bathrooms, the main restaurant, public areas and water supply.
A newly drilled 120-metre well now provides high quality pure water to the guestrooms, the kitchen and restaurant, with new septic tanks added.
New air-conditioning units and bathrooms have been added to five guestrooms, along with new mosquito nets. The ecolodge has also added nine new mountain bikes bringing the total available in a range of sizes to 15.
Grand Hyatt Kunming, China
Grand Hyatt Kunming boasts 331 guestrooms, all with panoramic views. Guests staying in Grand Club guestrooms can enjoy access to the Grand Club lounge and its privileges, including all-day refreshments, afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
Facilities include an indoor pool, spa, fitness centre, F&B options, ballroom, and event venues.
Housed in Kunming’s Spring City 66 plaza, together with Grand Hyatt Residences Kunming, an office tower and luxury shopping mall, the hotel provides guests a one-stop destination for business, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Neighbouring attractions include Jinma Biji Square and Nanqiang Street, famed for its night market. The hotel is also steps from the Yunnan International Convention Center and Tuodong Sports Stadium, and only a two-minute walk from DongFeng Square metro station.
