Best Western Signs 41-Room Hotel in Bhutan

Best Western has signed a management agreement for a brand new 41-room hotel in the Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.

Expected to welcome its first guests in mid-2015, the hotel will join the company’s growing collection of Best Western Plus hotels.

The hotel will feature a fitness centre, spa, bar, and a terrace lounge with views across Thimphu’s low-rise skyline.

Guests will be able to dine in a choice to two restaurants, including one traditional Bhutanese option with outdoor seating.

The hotel will also feature a conference room with meeting facilities.

“We are very excited to become one of the first major international hotel brands to arrive in this incredible country,” said Glenn de Souza, Best Western International’s Vice President of International Operations for Asia & Middle East. “Bhutan really is a paradise on earth. Home to breathtaking mountains and glaciers, ancient monasteries, and an incredible variety of rare wildlife, this spiritual country offers an endless array of allures and attractions for lovers of nature and Himalayan culture. We are delighted to be able to bring our Best Western Plus product to Bhutan, offering an extended range of amenities to the growing number of visitors wanting to explore this fascinating country.”

The opening of this new upscale hotel in Bhutan will extend Best Western’s regional coverage to more than 200 hotels in 24 countries across Asia and the Middle East.