• Collaboration within the Central Group: The Centara Korat Hotel is invested and developed by 'Central Pattana' and managed by 'Centara Hotels & Resorts', making it the best hotel in the city with International Standard.
  • Positioned as the No.1 Destination catering to all travel needs, both 'Business + Leisure', stimulating Long Stay & Workation tourism, expected to attract longer stays by 50%.
  • Developing 'KORAT MICE City' with a Convention Hall area in the shopping center of over 3,200 sq.m. and hotel meeting spaces totaling over 1,000 sq.m., serving as a hub for MICE Events in the region, ready to host national and international conferences.
  • KORAT's New Lifestyles: Introducing 'House of Kin', a new buffet dining concept available all day for everyone in the family, and a Rooftop Pool with a 360-degree view of the city.
  • Reinforcing the success of the largest mixed-use project in the Northeast, enhancing the Urbanization lifestyle for Korat. The 1 members receive numerous benefits from the shopping center, condominiums, and hotels.

Central Pattana Public Company Limited, the leading sustainable real estate company in Thailand and developer of Central shopping centers, residential properties, office buildings, and hotels nationwide, along with partners in the Central Group Centara Hotels & Resorts, held the Grand Opening event to celebrate the opening of Centara Korat Hotel as the best hotel in the province with service and development standards at the International level. This initiative pioneers the Travel Ecosystem for Korat, fulfilling all travel purposes in one trip under the concept of Business + Leisure, equipped with comprehensive facilities to enhance the province's potential, promoting KORAT MICE City and stimulating the economy and tourism of Korat as a whole.

Ms. Surang Jiratitkarnchoti, Head of Hotel Development at Central Pattana Public Company Limited, stated, "Korat is the first province where Central Pattana has pioneered a comprehensive mixed-use project consisting of Central Korat shopping center, Centara Korat Hotel, and Essent Korat Phase 1 and Phase 2. For the Centara Korat Hotel, we have combined the expertise of two companies: Central Pattana as the investor and project developer, and Centara Hotels & Resorts as the hotel operator, to jointly provide the best hotel for Korat and elevate various potentials of the province. Since the opening of Centara Korat Hotel (August 25, 2022), regional events have been held continuously every week, with no less than 300 participants per event. Together with the Conventional Hall of Central Korat shopping center, we believe it will drive Korat to become the regional hub for MICE Events and national and international conferences. Additionally, the Business + Leisure concept of the hotel meets all travel needs for relaxation, work, and business, which we expect will help attract longer stays at the hotel and in Korat city by 50%."

"In addition, Central Pattana's foray into the hotel business recognizes the opportunity to establish standards for hotel living and enhance the Travel Ecosystem of cities and provinces we reach, as we announced our 5-year business plan aiming to expand a total of 37 hotel projects in 27 provinces, totaling over 4,000 rooms by 2026," Ms. Surang added.

Mr. Thirayuth Jirathiwat, CEO of Centara Hotels and Resorts, stated, "The collaboration between Centara and Central Pattana arises from both companies sharing the vision to enhance Korat's potential as the Gateway to the Northeast and the regional hub. We aim to make the Centara Korat Hotel the number one destination, The Place to Be, creating a memorable experience for the people of Korat, travelers, and tourists both Thai and international. Our highlights, in addition to comprehensive facilities, include a blend of modern design reflecting the charming identity of Korat with Thai Hospitality, which is the expertise of Centara Hotels. We are committed to elevating the Hotel & Hospitality industry in Thailand continuously."

The Centara Korat Hotel fulfills all travel purposes in one trip under the concept of Business + Leisure, equipped with various facilities including:

  • 217 Rooms: Accommodating multi-generation families, our standard rooms include King Bed, Double Twin, and Double Queen Bed options, accommodating up to 4 guests. Each room features a Daybed for relaxation, a Dining Table for work and meals, along with high-quality dining utensils, distinguishing it from typical hotels.
  • Top Dining Destination: Offering a luxurious experience at House of Kin, an All-Day Dining Restaurant serving buffet meals three times a day, catering to all ages in the family, and a Rooftop Pool with a 360-degree view on the 20th floor of the hotel.
  • Comprehensive Meeting Facilities: Meeting rooms combined offer a total area of 1,000 sq.m., accommodating nearly 1,000 people. The ballroom is elegantly decorated with modern technology, covering an area of up to 600 sq.m. with a ceiling height of 7.8 meters, Hi-Class standard, capable of hosting cocktail receptions or gala dinners for up to 650 guests, along with 4 additional meeting rooms sized 75-100 sq.m.

Additionally, The 1 members staying at Centara Korat Hotel will receive 200 points (from now until September 30, 2022) and can use points at the hotel's restaurants or easily exchange The 1 points for Centara The 1 through The 1 Application to pay for room stays starting in October 2022.

The mixed-use project “Central Korat” consists of a shopping center, condominiums, hotels, a Sport Arena, a Convention Hall, and Co-working Space, with a total value of over 10 billion baht, located on a 65-rai plot of land with a total Gross Floor Area of over 382,000 sq.m. You can watch additional videos about the project at:

Central Pattana Public Company Limited is driving towards the future under the brand's commitment to Imagining better futures for all by creating and developing quality spaces to care for people and communities, as well as the environment, to grow alongside economic progress and drive Thailand forward.