The Swiss chain said it has secured a management deal to operate a 180-room upscale M'venpick Hotel in a half an acre property next to Liberty Plaza in Colombo. The hotel owned by SoftLogic Holdings is expected to open by mid 2013.
The 19-floor hotel ' being designed with sustainable build and operating requirements ' will feature contemporary architecture and room sizes vary from 36 sq m for standard rooms up to 70 sq m for a suite.
Alongside one specialty restaurant will be an all-day dining venue, rooftop bar and nightclub, and guests will be able to unwind in the fitness centre, spa and pool and receive 24-hour room service, while executives will be able to avail of the Boardroom and Business Centre, the release noted.
Andreas Mattm'ller, chief operating officer of M'venpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East and Asia, said the company is very excited about opening in Colombo, which is in line with its development strategy to secure projects in key Asian markets.
He added that M'venpick Hotels and Resorts look forward to working with owners SoftLogic Holdings in establishing and growing the business.
"It's a great opportunity to expand our presence in such an emerging travel destination," he said. 'It dovetails perfectly with our commitment to international expansion a [...]
