XVI REGIONAL
CONGRESS, ASIA
OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION


November 12 - 15, 2005
Bangkok Convention Centre
Thailand - Bangkok
www.isbt-web.org/bangkok
Second Announcement

Hotel Accommodation

Hotel accommodation can be reserved in Bangkok through the intermediary of Diethelm Events.

Accommodation cannot be guaranteed after October 12, 2005. Although Diethelm Events will make every effort to meet participants’ requirements. Diethelm Events will operate on a ‘first come, first served’ basis with incoming requests.
The official hotels of the XVI Regional Congress of ISBT, Asia are listed below. Daily transportation to the venue from official hotels and vice versa will be provided complimentary when you book at any of the official hotels through Diethelm Events.

Download Hotel Booking Form


Hotel general information
Hotel Name Category Single Room Twin / Double Room Closest Airport Line Bus STOP Closest Metro Station
SOFITEL CENTRAL PLAZA BANGKOK
A short distance from the city centre in the heart of Bangkok's northern business district. Only 10 minutes from the airport, close to Shopping Centre and adjacent to the Bangkok Convention Centre. Several excellent restaurants offering Asian and international cuisine. Fitness centre, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi.
5-Star US$ 135 US$ 147 Vibhawadee
road in front
Phaholyothin
Station of Hotel
FORTUNE GRAND MERCURE
Rising 26 floors above the city, the Fortune Hotel is designed with the frequent traveller in mind. It has all the facilities expected of a modern luxury hotel. Located right beside Rachadapisek MRT station and just 7 minutes from the expressway, it is easily accessible to major parts of the city. The hotel is annexed to Fortune Town, a major shopping and business plaza with over 500 shops, restaurants and IT Mall.
4-Star US$ 77 US$ 88 Dindaeng 3 km from Hotel Rama 9 Station
THE GRAND HOTEL BANGKOK
The Grand Hotel Bangkok offers 600 luxury rooms, including 18 deluxe suites, all comfortably spacious, elegantly furnished and appointed to ensure your utmost convenience.
The Grand Hotel Bangkok offers all of the amenities, facilities and levels of comfort you would expect from a hotel of this class, and maintains the meticulous standards required by travel and tour operators worldwide.
3-Star US$ 60 US$ 63 Intramara intersection 5 km from Hotel Suthisarn Station
CHAOPHYA PARK HOTEL
The Chaophya Park Complex is a 3-star internationally managed establishment ideally located in one of Bangkok’s newly emerging business, leisure and entertainment districts.
Major shopping complexes and exciting entertainment centres are easily accessible through the newly opened subway system, which is also linked with Bangkok’s sky train.
3-Star US$ 37 US$ 37 Intramara intersection 5.5 km from Hotel Ratcha dabhisek Station
THE SIAM BEVERLY HOTEL BANGKOK
The Siam Beverly Hotel Bangkok is conveniently situated adjacent to the business and entertainment district with immediate access to a new subway station. It is ideal for both
business travellers and tourists who prefer comfortable accommodation and professional and courteous service.
With a new subway station within walking distance to the Siam Beverly Hotel, rest assured that you will be connected to the major points of interest around Bangkok.
3-Star US$ 34 US$ 36 Dindaeng 4.5 km from Hotel Huay Kwang Station


Conditions
Please be informed that hotel rates are on a per room/per night basis inclusive of:
• Daily international buffet breakfast.
• 7% government value added tax (VAT) and 10% service charge.

Confirmation of reservation
To confirm the reservation, please complete the XVI Regional Congress of ISBT, Asia Hotel Booking Form and fax back to the housing bureau along with the payment form and deposit.
The housing bureau reserves the right to book another hotel within the same or better category if the desired accommodation should be fully booked.
Within 90 days of the conference commencing, the housing bureau cannot guarantee a hotel room or the preferential rate of a deposit is not paid, although the housing bureau shall make every effort to meet the delegate’s requirements.

Payment conditions for hotel reservation
The hotel accommodation bookings must be accompanied by a payment of US$ 200 deposit per room per stay in order to secure your reservation. Without payment the housing bureau is unable to guarantee your room. Your deposit will be passed on to the hotel. The delegates must settle the balance of their account and any incidental charges directly with the hotel concerned upon check out.
One night’s room rate will be debited from the delegate’s credit card if the delegate fails to arrive on the specified date.

Cancellation policy for hotel accommodation
Reservations may be cancelled 30 days prior to arrival without charge. Cancellations received within 30 days of arrival shall be subject to a minimum one night cancellation charge. For noshows or cancellations during the event, the hotels reserve the right to charge the full amount for the entire duration booked.

Any change to a reservation or cancellation must be notified to the housing bureau in writing and not directly to the hotel (s). If reservations are amended more than twice, a fee of US$10 per alteration shall be charged to cover administration costs.

Late Arrivals
Please indicate on your accommodation booking form, or notify the housing bureau in writing, if you will arrive at your hotel after 18:00 hrs. Failure to do so may result in your room being released.

Early Arrivals
Many international flights arrive into Thailand in the early morning. Hotel check-in time is usually 14:00 hrs. If you are to arrive before this time it is probable that you will not gain access to your room. To guarantee a room to be available for an early arrival, you will need to pre-register and pay for your room for the night before. If early check-in is required, please indicate this on your form and we will do our utmost to get you the best deal.

All requests for accommodation information or reservation should be directed to:
Diethelm Events
A Department of Diethelm Travel (Thailand) Ltd.
Kian Gwan II Bldg. (12th Fl.)
140/1 Wireless road, Bangkok 10330
Thailand

Tel: +66 (0) 2252 9436
Fax: +66 (0) 2254 8707
E-mail: isbt2005@dto.co.th

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