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Standard International has unveiled plans
“We are incredibly proud to announce the
to expand its global footprint with ten new
openings of The Standard Hua Hin, which is
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properties over the next four years. The latest
set for December, our incredible Asia flagship,
additions to the company’s portfolio include
The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon, which will
The Standard Hua Hin arriving later this year,
debut next year, as well as our second property
and The Standard Ibiza opening in 2022.
in Europe, The Standard Ibiza,” says Standard
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The group is also set to plant its first flag
International CEO, Amar Lalvani. “This has been
in Bangkok with The Standard, Bangkok
a time of unprecedented crisis for the hospitality
Mahankhon, a 78-storey tower that will become
industry and the millions of people around the
its Asia flagship. Housed within the King
world who work in the sector. Amidst such
Power Mahanakon Building, the mixed-use
challenges, we are incredibly grateful that we
developement has been envisioned by Spanish
continue to be able to delight our guests, serve
artist-designer Jaime Hayon in collaboration
our communities and create new opportunities
with The Standard’s in-house design team.
for our team members by building landmark
The project will comprise 155 guestrooms, a
hotels around the world.”
penthouse and a terrace pool, together with a
The group is exploring further sites across
fitness centre, meeting rooms and a variety of
the globe as part of its international expansion
food, drink and nightlife venues – from The
plans, with openings on the horizon in
Parlor and Tea Room to The Standard Grill, as
Singapore, Melbourne and Lisbon in 2023, while
well as Thailand’s first outpost from acclaimed
projects in Dublin, Brussels and Las Vegas are
Cantonese restaurant Mott 32.
slated for 2025.
