Make your stay in Dhaka an interesting and comfy one at Hotel AmariLiving in Dhaka is an experience on its own whereas visiting it is a whole other story. The quality of one’s visit to the busy capital may vary immensely depending on the location of stay.
The Bangkok based ONYX Hospitality Group recently launched Hotel Amari in Dhaka. Amari is ONYX’s most established and oldest chain of hotels. Amari has properties in major tourist destinations throughout Thailand, including Bangkok, Pattaya, Koh Chang, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Phuket. In Dhaka, the hotel can be found in Gulshan. This is an ideal location for people on business trips or on holiday as it is surrounded by multinational companies, office complexes and embassies along with popular cafes and restaurants.
The interior of the hotel is stylish, spacious and exceedingly cosy. The hotel houses a hundred and thirty four rooms and suites with a view of a lake. The Superior, Deluxe and Deluxe Lakeview Rooms offer a generous living space and impressive views of the city’s skyline. The Junior Suites present spacious bedrooms and living areas, and sometimes a view of the Gulshan Lake that right outside the hotel. The One-Bedroom and the One-Bedroom Terrace Suites are well-appointed private enclaves boasting a living and dining room and a kitchen.
Besides comfy living space and incredible views of the city, Amari offers a number of fully integrated modern facilities. Breeze Spa allows guests to work out at an abundantly equipped gym and take dips in a landscaped pool. Other than the gym and pool, the Spa also offers numerous treatments. While guests have the option to use the twenty four hour in-room dining services, the hotel also has a number of food and beverage outlets.
Cascade Coffee Lounge in the lobby remains open twenty four hours and is perfect for hanging out with friends and acquaintances or an informal business meet over coffee and light snacks. Needless to say, the standard of food there is of international quality. Deck 41, bound to launch during the first week of December, is a rooftop bar that will stay active well into the night. Fun cocktails and an exquisite view of Dhaka’s night time skyline is the perfect escape from the hectic hustle and bustle of the urban life. The Den, a bar while not on the rooftop, can accommodate up to forty five guests and is available on request. Amari’s signature diner, Amaya, that offers an assortment of Asian dishes will launch early in January 2015.
Whether for business purposes or simply an all-out party, finding the right venue in Dhaka can be a nightmarish ordeal. The Eden, Amari’s grand ballroom, is among the four separate function spaces offered by the hotel. It can hold up to two hundred and twenty people. The more intimate Karishma and Ankita are perfect for smaller functions. All of the spaces are fully equipped with modern audio-visual technology and a dedicated team of event professionals are at hand to help with planning and other needs.
Amari is fully equipped to cater to guests both from here and abroad. Though not one-of-a-kind, the hotel offers facilities of global standards to its guests. Its secure location also earns them an extra brownie point. Goes without saying, travellers heading to Dhaka are advised to take Hotel Amari into consideration. Locals looking to have a good time must also visit the place, even if it is only to eat out at one of its food outlets.