THE 17-year-old JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has commenced a “radical modification” of its grand ballroom and function rooms, with the facelift expected to complete by September.
The 1,521m2 event space on the third floor, which comprises the grand ballroom and nine meeting rooms, will be equipped with the latest technology, LED lighting, audiovisual arrangements and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The restyled venue will feature three separate zones. The Arrival Hall, which includes a bar, lounge seating, library shelves and an art gallery, will be ideal for pre-cocktail events and social gatherings. The Open Kitchen is an interactive platform that can be turned into a venue for cocktail receptions, coffee breaks and cooking classes. The Residential Style Ballroom and Meeting Room can accommodate up to 700 guests for cocktails and 600 guests for gala events.
Changing customer expectations and preferences are one of the key reasons driving the transformation of the hotel’s event spaces, revealed Tom S’prayoon, director of sales & marketing, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.
“Over time, we have witnessed a development in the way people do business – that customers are requiring more functional spaces that are unique in style, a venue for inspiration and crafted meaningful meetings. We anticipate future meetings beyond the conventional four walls and we have ensured that our design and concept for the new ballroom caters to that flexibility and dynamic,” he said.
During the renovation period, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is still able to host smaller-scale meetings at the Manhattan Studio on the second floor, as well as the Sukhumvit Room and three rooms at the Business Center on the fourth floor.
At the same time, the hotel will also roll out the Meetings Imagined concept as part of Marriott Hotels’ global drive to enhance the meeting experience, with the online platform MeetingsImagined.com allowing associates and organisers to “have access to a global source of inspirational setups and ideas for their events”, S’prayoon shared.
