Accommodation Guide

65th World Newspaper Congress

20th World Editors Forum

23rd World Newspaper Advertising Forum

2 - 5 June 2013Bangkok, Thailand

www.wan-ifra.org/bangkok2013

The Congress and Forum Sessions will take place at the Bangkok Convention Centre located on the 22nd Floor of the Centara Grand Hotel.

We have identified some of the best hotels in Bangkok to offer very competitive rates to delegates. Besides close proximity to the Congress venue, these official hotels offer complimentary high speed internet access and breakfast to the delegates. For the hotels along the Bangkok Sky Train route, the delegates are also provided with a complimentary BTS day ticket, giving a fast and quick access to the venue.

Most hotels are also offering early bird specials with upgrades or discounts. We would encourage you to book early to make sure you get the special rates and benefits.

World Newspaper Congress Location Map

The highlights of the official hotels are available in the subsequent pages

Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok From THB 2500 (Approx €64 )

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok From THB 3000 (Approx €77)

Dusit Thani Bangkok From THB 4000 (Approx €102)

Centara Grand *** From THB 4300 (Approx €110)

Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok From THB 5000 (Approx €128)

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit From THB 5500 (Approx €140)

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok From THB 5800 (Approx €148)

Bangkok’s Okura Prestige From THB 6000 (Approx €153)

St. Regis From THB 6500 (Approx €166)

*** Congress Venue

World Newspaper Congress Official Hotels

Centara Grand as official venue, the 5-star hotel and convention centre, provides a fresh perspective on Thai hospitality and service, and is beautifully complemented by the convenient, connected, and contemporary facilities of the Convention Centre itself. Centara Grand has easy access to skytrain (BTS) links to relative WNC2013 official hotels.Special Offer: Lower room rates for bookings before April 25, 2013

St. Regis, with a prestigious location along Rajadamri Road, Bangkok’s key commercial corridor and prime shopping precinct, with BTS skytrain connection link to the station, the hotel offers unprecedented excellence in standards of hospitality and elegance. Special Offer: Early bird discount 500 Baht for booking received before February 28, 2013

Bangkok’s Okura Prestige hotel combines luxury with location. All 240 rooms and suites enjoy commanding views of the city skyline. Direct access to the city’s BTS skytrain network at Phloen Chit Station.Special Offer: Upgrade to the next room category if booking is made 60 days in advance, subject to availability

Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a deluxe business hotel with resort-style facilities including i.sawan Residential Spa & Club and 10 innovative restaurants and bars conveniently linked via Sky Bridge to two Sky Train stations and walking distance to Congress venue.Special Offer: Upgrade to Grand Deluxe Room for booking before December 31, 2012

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is an iconic address in the heart of the city offering exquisite living spaces and unrivalled service level. The hotel entrance is connected to the BTS Asok Skytrain and MRT Sukhumvit subway.Special Offer: Book before December 31, 2012 to get a complimentary upgrade to Grande Deluxe Room.

Shangri-la Hotel, Bangkok is a luxurious oasis for both leisure and business travelers. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the hotel is also close to Bangkok’s shopping, sightseeing and business districts. The adjacent Sky Train means guest can travel through the city with ease.

Dusit Thani Bangkok offers exclusive rate and values for all delegates. Being conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok with direct access to the Sky Train station and located only 2 stations away from the conference venueSpecial Offer: First 30 bookings will receive complimentary upgrade to Deluxe room

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok located on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River with the cultural and historical hub of Bangkok at its doorstep, the 5-star hotel offers a premium choice of blending spacious yet luxurious contemporary accommodation with warm and friendly Thai hospitality. .Special Offer: Complimentary upgrade to Grand Room - River View for first 50 rooms

Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok is situated in a prime location in main business district as well as being just minutes from the famous Chao Phraya River. Designed in a contemporary classic style and features modern elements.Special Offer: book now until March 2013 get complimentary laundry 2 pieces per day.

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld is located within the central business district, and is the only fully integrated world-class convention venue, hotel, and retail and leisure complex in the heart of Bangkok.

The Convention Centre, venue of World Newspaper Congress 2013 (WNC2013) located on level 22 of hotel. The venue can be accessed by escalator from hotel main lobby.

Centara Grand is a five-star hotel with 505 guestrooms and suites. The hotel has nine innovative restaurants and bars, providing plenty of opportunities for delegates to gather during and after the event. On the very top of the hotel, at the 55th level, Fifty Five is a fine dining steak and wine restaurant while Red Sky is an urban rooftop bistro with indoor and outdoor seating and a Martini Bar. Linked by their two-storey glass-walled wine cellar, both restaurants provide a memorable setting for corporate and private events, and incentive parties.

SPA Cenvaree at Centara Grand at CentralWorld. A Lotus Zen Concept, Designed to resemble a flowering lotus and incorporating the 4 vital life elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, Spa Cenvaree on the 26th floor of Centara Grand Central World provides Bangkok with the city’s most complete solution for personal health, fitness and well being – a combination of a state of the art facilities, juice bar, pool bar, outdoor Jacuzzi and open air sala.

CentralWorld, one of the largest shopping and lifestyle centres in Southeast Asia, and is quickly accessed from the convention centre, providing a spectacular shops, restaurants and entertainment for delegates.

CENTARA GRAND & BANGKOK CONVENTION CENTRE AT CENTRALWORLD999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

T : +66 (0) 2100 1234 I F : +66 (0) 2100 1235 I E : cgcw@chr.co.th

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Official hotel and Venue of World Newspaper Congress 2013Enjoy early bird rates via http://58.137.229.196/wnc2013

Deluxe Room (Twin)

Deluxe Room (King)

Fifty Five Restaurant

Pool Bar

Spa Cenvaree W W W . C E N TA R A H O T E L S . C O M

Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld is located within the central business district, and is the only fully integrated world-class convention venue, hotel, and retail and leisure complex in the heart of Bangkok.

The Convention Centre, venue of World Newspaper Congress 2013 (WNC2013) located on level 22 of hotel. The venue can be accessed by escalator from hotel main lobby.

Centara Grand is a five-star hotel with 505 guestrooms and suites. The hotel has nine innovative restaurants and bars, providing plenty of opportunities for delegates to gather during and after the event. On the very top of the hotel, at the 55th level, Fifty Five is a fine dining steak and wine restaurant while Red Sky is an urban rooftop bistro with indoor and outdoor seating and a Martini Bar. Linked by their two-storey glass-walled wine cellar, both restaurants provide a memorable setting for corporate and private events, and incentive parties.

SPA Cenvaree at Centara Grand at CentralWorld. A Lotus Zen Concept, Designed to resemble a flowering lotus and incorporating the 4 vital life elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water, Spa Cenvaree on the 26th floor of Centara Grand Central World provides Bangkok with the city’s most complete solution for personal health, fitness and well being – a combination of a state of the art facilities, juice bar, pool bar, outdoor Jacuzzi and open air sala.

CentralWorld, one of the largest shopping and lifestyle centres in Southeast Asia, and is quickly accessed from the convention centre, providing a spectacular shops, restaurants and entertainment for delegates.

CENTARA GRAND & BANGKOK CONVENTION CENTRE AT CENTRALWORLD999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

T : +66 (0) 2100 1234 I F : +66 (0) 2100 1235 I E : cgcw@chr.co.th

centarahotelsresorts staycentara

Official hotel and Venue of World Newspaper Congress 2013Enjoy early bird rates via http://58.137.229.196/wnc2013

Deluxe Room (Twin)

Deluxe Room (King)

Fifty Five Restaurant

Pool Bar

Spa Cenvaree W W W . C E N TA R A H O T E L S . C O M

Booking Code: WNC2013 Official Hotel

65th World Newspaper Congress 2013

159 rajadamri road, bangkok 10330, thailand ◆ tel 66 2207 7777 fax 66 2207 7888 ◆ stregis.com/bangkok

World Newspaper Congress 2013, Bangkok, Thailand

If you’re planning to attend the World Newspaper Congress 2013 in Bangkok we invite you to choose The Okura Prestige Bangkok for your accommodation.

Our new five-star hotel really is the perfect choice for business and leisure travellers. We are located in a prime city centre location on Wireless Road, close to major shopping malls and with direct access to the city’s BTS Skytrain network at Phloen Chit station. Indeed, your event venue is just one station away from our hotel.

As an official hotel for WNC2013, The Okura Prestige Bangkok is delighted to offer you and fellow delegates the following exclusive benefits:

Complimentary daily buffet breakfast at Up & Above restaurant or Japanese

set breakfast at our signature Yamazato restaurant

Complimentary in-room internet access

Complimentary BTS Sky train ticket during your stay

Twenty percent discount on laundry

You may also wish to take advantage of our Early Bird Promotion. Travellers booking at least 60 days in advance enjoy a complimentary upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability at the time of your confirmation).

All 240 rooms and suites offer impressive views across a dynamic city skyline through triple-glazed e-coated panoramic windows. Our rooms and suites combine comfort and luxury with the latest technological developments – from digital bedside control panels and flat-screen internet TVs.

Fabulous fine dining options await you at our three distinctive and highly popular restaurants: Up & Above, Elements and Yamazato.

Access is easy by road from Bangkok’s two international airports and we will be pleased to arrange for your transfers.

To enjoy this exclusive offer, please quote ‘OKURAWNC2013’. We look forward to welcoming you to The Okura Prestige Bangkok.

Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, �ailandT. +66 (0) 2687 9000 F. +66 (0) 2687 9001 www.okurabangkok.com

Grand Hyatt Erawan BangkokThe Official Hotel for 65th World Newspaper Congress 2013

Located in the business, commercial and diplomatic district surrounded by prime shopping centres including Central World, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a deluxe business hotel with

resort-style facilities including i.sawan Residential Spa & Club and 10 innovative restaurants and bars conveniently linked via Sky Bridge to two Sky Train stations and adjacent to shopping malls and

Bangkok Convention Centre at Centara Grand at Central World.

Enjoy the “Grand” experience with authentic Thai hospitality at Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok.

For reservations, please contact us on +66 2254 1234 or email reservations.bangh@hyatt.com and refer to the booking code WNC2013

GRAND HYATT ERAWAN BANGKOK494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok 10330 Thailand

TELEPHONE +66 2254 1234 FACSIMILE +66 2254 6244 bangkok.grand.hyatt.com

Exclusive Offer for WNC 2013

For more information and reservations, please contact Tel: +66 (0) 2636 0285 Email: dtbkrsvn@dusit.com

Terms & Conditions: • Applicable for booking made directly to hotel website http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/world-newspaper-conference. Booking code: WNC2013•  Subject to availability

Indulge in our fabulous executive accommodation and exceptional service of what Dusit Thani Bangkok has to offer. Experience Thai Hospitality at its finest in the city’s best location for getting around town with both the BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway station at your doorstep. With 8 award-winning restaurants and a host of guest facilities, you will surely find something that suites your lifestyle.

Rate privileges:• Accommodation in Superior Room• Daily breakfast at Pavillion Restaurant• BTS Skytrain roundtrip pass to and from Centara Grand Hotels & Resorts• Complimentary Wifi internet access in room and hotel public area• Complimentary mini bar upon arrival excluding wine and spirit• Early bird benefit : First 30 bookings will receive complimentary upgrade to Deluxe room

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