Banyan Tree’s newest brand Cassia opens in Phuket, Thailand

The first Cassia property, a completely new hospitality concept by Banyan Tree welcomed its first group of guests on 21 October 2015 in Phuket, Thailand. Located within the groups integrated resort Laguna Phuket, Cassia – a combination of hotel and serviced apartments brings a fresh approach to hospitality with 221 stylish residences and an offer that can be tailored to the specific needs of young couples, families or groups of friends looking to Live, Laugh and Love their way featuring cutting edge design, colourful “street art” décor by young Asian talents, a private beach and customisable living and dining options.

Redefining hospitality, with a dynamic living experience and cleverly configured spaces to suit every lifestyle, Cassia Phuket offers the choice of casual chic one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a separate living room and fully equipped kitchen. Many also feature a Loft hang out area with panoramic views of the lagoon, ocean or parks.

Cassia Phuket allows guests to dine it their way at Cassia’s casual dining concepts Market 23 Cafe and Street Bar. Market 23 Cafe, A stylish gathering spot to socialise or chill out, this café and mini convenience mart, invites guests to sip gourmet coffee in the morning, purchase drinks, sundries, fresh food and grab-n-go meals for later. At the adjacent Street Bar, partygoers can sip cocktails and listen to the in-house DJ while admiring the original works of famed Thai street artists RUKKIT and TikkyWOW.

Guests who prefer to dine in can cook their favourite home-made meals in a traditional Thai style “quick cook” combination hot pot and BBQ grill with ingredients that can be purchased from Market 23 Cafe or the local market, just a few minutes off property. Those who prefer home delivery will also have the possibility to order from local restaurants or take away directly from street vendors.

Cassia’s facilities includes two swimming pools and direct access to a private area of stunning Bang Tao Beach, where you can get tanned or simply admire the beauty of the scenery. And should you need a quick but soothing massages, facials, nail or waxing treatments, head to Chill-Chill Spa which is open from 10am-7pm and rejuvenate your inner senses. Those who want to be connected throughout their stay, Cassia offers a 24-hours seamless Wi-fi for comfortable, fuss-free living. In addition, Cassia also offers a wide collection of facilities including pools, gym, mini convenience mart, home delivery service and touch-screen concierge.

The fun doesn’t end there! Guests who want to explore Phuket beyond the resort can ask the friendly Cassia team for island-hopping, shopping tours or sports activities packages available from Laguna Tours – which must be pre-booked at least a day in advance or pre-selected in advance through website or on-site which is just 5 mins walk from the resort.

As part of the Group’s sustainability standards, the Meeting Point counter takes guests through a paperless check-in process, just one of the many eco-friendly features from the Banyan Tree group.

Overall, Cassia Phuket is suitable for travellers who want a free and easy concept, either as a couple, group of friends who just wanted a weekend escapade or even long staying expatriates who prefers a quiet relaxing environment after a days work.

To celebrate the exciting news, Cassia Phuket is offering an extraordinary grand opening big bang package available from 21st October 2015 which is inclusive of Purchase One Night and Receive One Night Free inclusive of Two (2) Continental Tiffin Breakfasts per room. Offer is valid from 21st October to 19th December 2015, and 10th to 31st January 2016, Booking must be done by 30 November 2015. Terms and conditions apply.

Cassia Phuket is located within Laguna Phuket, Asia’s first integrated resort in Bang Tao Bay, a 20-minute drive
from Phuket International Airport. For bookings and other reservations, please visit www.cassia.com.