Le Méridien Bangkok has a new look and is ready to welcome tourists in the New Normal Era with an investment of over 232 million baht. In addition, the hotel installed toilets with automatic toilet seats – WASHLET from TOTO brand to provide the ultimate hygiene and greater comfort. To align with the concept of “The Art of Living the European Lifestyle,” Le Méridien Bangkok aims to deliver unexpected and engaging experiences for customers.
According to the plan of renovating Le Méridien Bangkok in February 2020 with the aim to refresh all products and services consistent with ‘Le Méridien 2022’ and “The Art of Living the European Lifestyle” in the heart of Bangkok, the refurbishing of the hotel was divided into two phases. The first phase has been completed on December 10, 2021, while the second phase has been completed in June 2022. It took 2 years and 4 months of renovation with an investment of over 232 million baht.
This renovation is a complete refurbishing of all areas, including the exterior, interior, as well as guest rooms. Definitive first impressions are created by the new-look lobby where the iconic “I-Jud” – the giant white polka-dot dog statue awaits with a playful welcome. Dining is, as ever, a Le Méridien Bangkok highlight. Latitude 13 offers international dishes throughout the day and evening. Signature items range from Bomboloni to savory Crostini. Rolling Ribs Brew Bar & BBQ is a Memphis-style barbeque restaurant that offers uniquely delicious menus. Signature cocktails echo the Memphis theme with Beer-BQ, a secret barbeque-based drink creating unparalleled taste.
Guestrooms are full of amenities. Enveloped in its sophisticated cream canopy, this spacious room restores a sense of calm through modern decoration and is harmonizingly infused with the essence of Thai culture. To follow the Marriott Brand Guideline, Commitment to Clean, all guest rooms installed an automatic toilet seat – WASHLET from TOTO brand which is the no.1 sanitary ware brand from Japan to enhance the cleanliness and comfort.
Mr. Dieter Ruckenbauer, General Manager of Le Méridien Bangkok, announced that “With the measures of Le Méridien Bangkok under the management of Marriott brand, we sharpen our focus on the health and safety of our guests. Therefore, the selection of all items for the hotel is very stringent and only the highest quality available on the market is procured. In the case of TOTO WASHLET, they matched those criteria with their functions and design because of their strong reputation with high-quality material and powerful flushing system. In terms of brand and perception are also very Hi-end and one of the brands represent Japan. It aligns with our main target market which is Japanese guests. All 282 guestrooms are equipped with automatic toilet seats – TOTO WASHLET to support tourists in the New Normal era. Feedback from guests has been very impressive.”
TOTO Group Co., Ltd. has been a leader in innovation and technology in toilet and bathroom accessories for over 100 years and is the No. 1 brand of sanitary ware in Japan. TOTO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. currently has 3 factories and one of them is the WASHLET factory. Every production process is controlled under strict standards, with 100% inspection of every product to ensure customers with our superior quality.
Mr. Takayasu Shimada, the president of TOTO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. revealed that TOTO operates the business following the powerful vision of the company’s founder to “create an enriched and more comfortable lifestyle and culture built on our plumbing products” with advanced technologies. We truly believe that the good restrooms will help enhance the quality of life and provide customers with impressive experiences.
“Le Méridien Bangkok is outstanding by its reputation as the flagship hotel of the Le Méridien brand in the Asia Pacific. Installation TOTO WASHLET – automatic toilet seat doesn’t only provide convenience with their various functions and technologies but also provides the ultimate hygiene while using the smart wand with its various spray patterns. Moreover, it offers DEODORIZER that allows guests to enjoy their moment while spending time in the guest rooms along with the relaxation feeling inside the luxurious room.” said Mr. Takayasu Shimada.
For TOTO’s WASHLET automatic toilet seat installed in the guest rooms of Le Méridien Bangkok, equipped with the smart wand that allows users to choose various spray patterns. For example; REAR CLEANSING, REAR SOFT CLEANSING, FRONT CLEANSING, PULSATING CLEANSING, and OSCILLATING CLEANSING for ensuring thorough cleansing of the entire area. Moreover, the smart wand allows you to easily set the wand position, the water temperature, and the water pressure.
Furthermore, HEATED SEAT provides a comfortable warm temperature. Highly effective DEODORIZER automatically takes place inside the toilet bowl during use, leaving no disturbing odors. After using, WARM AIR DRYING with temperature control reduces the use of toilet paper. All functions are easily controlled with a remote control which is suitable for everyone.
The guest rooms installed a close coupled toilet – CST769U model. CEFIONTECT is an ultra-smooth ceramic glaze that coats the toilet bowl, leaving no place for waste to gain a foothold. Extremely durable, CEFIONTECT is designed for enduring beauty and cleanliness. TORNADO FLUSH is a flushing system that swirls 360 degrees thoroughly inside the RIMLESS toilet bowl and also contributes to water-saving. It uses only 4.5 liters of water per full flush and only 3 liters of water per small flush. It is considered to be sustainable environmental protection, according to TOTO global Environmental Vision that we have always adhered to in our business operations.
Apart from finishing the renovation of Le Méridien Bangkok in June 2022, the hotel revealed its business plan from 2022 until the next year. “As a flagship hotel of the Le Méridien brand in the Asia Pacific and around the world, Le Méridien Bangkok focuses on delivering unexpected and engaging experiences to travelers, both inside and outside the hotel. Guests get to enjoy the art of living the European lifestyle in the heart of Bangkok. We renovated the hotel to fulfill the wishes of creative-minded travelers who keenly engage in the experiences the destination has to offer. They are important not least as the Japanese market, which is our loyal clientele.” said Mr. Dieter Ruckenbauer.
Le Méridien Bangkok, in addition to its outstanding fine restaurants and the guest rooms that are full of amenities, is also nestled in the beating heart of Bangkok. Connected by Sala Daeng BTS and Sam Yan MRT stations, the hotel is convenient to access Bangkok’s must-visit attractions.
About TOTO
TOTO Ltd. was established in 1917 in Kitakyushu, Japan. TOTO is Japan’s first and biggest sanitary product manufacturer in Japan. For over 100 years, TOTO has been accepted as the manufacturer of technologically advanced and well-designed products that enhance the luxurious bathroom experience. TOTO has dedicated its product research and development to meet people’s needs and products that are environmentally sustainable. The company’s philosophy is to create an enriched and comfortable lifestyle, fulfilled with excellent service for everyone in the world. Thus, every employee abides by this philosophy from Owner, engineering and designing to the selling process to ensure that TOTO brand will provide innovation and technologies that will improve customer’s quality of living. TOTO has won numerous domestic as well as international awards and is widely accepted worldwide. The company will continue to uplift the industry standard and hopes that customers will continue to enjoy TOTO technology in the bathroom. TOTO believes that high-quality products will create new experiences and enhance customers’ lifestyles.
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TOTO (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.
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