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Lockdown Wellness

LOCKDOWN WELLNESS
Never has it been so important to look after your own mental health and wellbeing.

 With so many of our hotels closed due to the National Lockdown, and being unable to look after our lovely guests in person, we thought we would share with you some tips on staying
happy & healthy at home.

All our hotel teams are looking forward to the time when we can welcome
you back with open arms. In the meantime, take care & stay safe.

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The University of Hull and Compass Hospitality are pleased to announce a new scholarship programme for students undertaking their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

November 18, 2020 – The University of Hull and Compass Hospitality are pleased to announce a new scholarship programme for students undertaking their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

The scholarships, with a total value of £60,000, are particularly tailored to support students who need financial assistance whilst rewarding those students who have achieved a high standard of academic performance.

The scholarships will also provide recipients with a career-path into the hospitality sector through the provision of paid placements with Compass Hospitality in the UK during their vacations and management training/career opportunities in the UK and abroad upon graduation.

“We are delighted to be offering these scholarships for students of the University of Hull,” mentioned Matthew Welbourn, Executive Vice President of Compass Hospitality UK. “We have a strong legacy of providing scholarships in Asia as we believe in the importance of education and welcome the opportunity to play a role in advancing the education and providing job opportunities to deserving students. We are also pleased that this effort will further enhance our already robust staff training and development programmes”

“The University of Hull is constantly exploring avenues for expanding the opportunities available to our students, and establishing ties with industry has always been an important part of this process. We therefore extend our gratitude and recognition to Compass

Hospitality for its support of these students, and will look forward to entering into this fruitful and valuable relationship,” added Professor Susan Lea, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull.

The scholarships will be launched in January 2021.

For further details about the scholarship and placement opportunities, please contact Dr Ben Butler at ben.butler@hull.ac.uk

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UK Compass Hospitality Hotels to Remain Open

COVID-19 UPDATE FOR COMPASS HOSPITALITY HOTELS IN ENGLAND:

Following the latest Government announcement and the new legislation coming into effect on the 5th November 2020 for England, Compass Hospitality are providing accommodation to those who have to travel for work purposes. Leisure stays can still be taken from the 2nd December 2020.

Our Wales Hotels planned to reopen for all leisure guest on 9th November & Scotland Hotels remain open.  

Our bars and restaurants will be closed, with the exception of takeaway services at selected locations.
Room service will remain available to all who stay with us.

If you have a leisure booking at one of our hotels during November, we will happily change your stay to a future date. Please contact the hotel directly to change your booking. Be aware that we are experiencing high volumes of calls and emails so it may take longer for us to respond.

We would like to thank all our guests and team members for their continued support and dedication throughout 2020 and we cannot wait to welcome everyone back in December where we will be once again accepting room reservations and serving our popular festive lunch, dinners and afternoon teas.

Compass Hospitality UK Team

Frequently Asked Questions (Updated 3rd November 2020)

Can I stay in a hotel for work purposes?
Yes, we will only accept reservations during the lockdown if you are travelling for work purposes.

I have a leisure room reservation for November, what should I do?
Please contact the hotel who will be happy to change your booking to a future date. If you purchased through a 3rd party website (e.g. Expedia/Booking.com), please go to them directly to change your booking details.

Can we still dine in your restaurant?
No, our restaurants will be closed for the duration of the lockdown. We will however, be offering takeaway at selected locations and room service at all hotels for those who are staying with us.

Can I still book my room for December or next year?
Yes, we will still accept room or restaurant reservations from the 2nd December and will happily change your booking to a date of your choice when there are no Government travel restrictions in place.

Do I need to wear a face mask?
From the 22nd September 2020, new Government legislation came into effect where face masks need to worn in communal areas of hotels. Please ensure you bring these with you as we are unable to supply masks.

I have a wedding or event booked, what happens now?
All events scheduled to take place during the lockdown will be automatically cancelled. Please contact us to arrange a suitable future date.

Do you offer daily housekeeping?
During your stay with us, your room becomes your ‘bubble’. Our teams will not enter, so if you are staying for more than one night, please let us know if you need anything refreshing via one of our team members.

Are you offering food and drink to residents?
Our restaurants will remain closed but residents will still be able to order food and drink to their rooms. Please be aware that reduced menus may apply.

Are there any changes to room reservation cancellation policies?
Our regular terms and conditions apply for room reservations. If, however, you have a booking during a national or local lockdown that would prevent you from staying with us, we will happily change your reservation to a future date.

My gift voucher was due to expire over lockdown, can I use this at a later date?
Any gift voucher purchased through our website that was due to expire after 1st April 2020 will have 6 months automatically added to the expiry date, so you will still have time to enjoy your gift. Any new vouchers purchased from the 2nd April 2020 will have the standard 12 months validity. If the voucher was purchased through a 3rd party, please check with them for their own terms and conditions.

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Escape Desks

Introducing Compass Hospitality Escape Desks!
Fed up of working from home?
We are offering you an ‘escape desk’!
What is this I hear you ask? …

An ‘escape desk’ offers you a table to yourself, near a plug socket with free Wi-Fi for up to 4 hours. Includes free car parking* plus unlimited Tea & Coffee with sweet treat and sanitiser station.
All this for only £10.00! And you can upgrade to have lunch too.

Please email our friendly sales team on hotelsUK@compasshospitality.com to book your escape today!

#meetings #staysafemeetsafe #escapedesk #compassguard

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE MAY 2020

Dear Valued Guest,

We hope this updated letter finds you and your family safe and well at this time. Many of us will be reflecting on how everyday life has changed in recent months.

We have all had to significantly adapt our daily lives, including the way we operate our hotels in UK, and we want to personally thank you for your ongoing patience and co-operation.

Working together, we have continued to make changes to protect you and our colleagues, and to ensure we can accommodate our KEY and Essential workers who need to work away from their homes.

Most recently, we have begun providing our hotel teams with the option of wearing face masks and PPE.

These moves were in addition to the other measures we have put in place within our UK Hotels, as a reminder, these have included:

  • Providing PPE to our teams
  • Staff training modules – following Government guidelines
  • Enhanced Housekeeping cleaning measures with industry registered cleaning products for all our teams
  • Virtual pre-check in prior to arrival
  • Installing clear screens at check-in/out desks and bar areas
  • Limiting the number of people at any one time at reception, bar and lift areas
  • Installing two-metre floor markers and increased in-house signage promoting physical distancing
  • Enhanced Housekeeping cleaning measures with industry registered cleaning products in all areas of the hotel
  • Removal of in-room guest directory and literature
  • Offering ‘Grab n Go breakfast option or social distancing table spacing
  • In room dining, pre-order drinks service & removing any tray charge costs.
  • Sanitizing stations at all entrancing and exit points
  • Encouraging customers to use contactless payment such as contactless cards, rather than cash, where possible

These measures would not have been as effective without you playing your part by following our guidelines with patience and understanding.

There are bound to be more changes to come in these and other areas of our everyday lives. Whatever they may be, the steps we have taken are important and we expect that they – and your continued support for them – will be needed for the foreseeable future.

If you wish to enquire about Key/Essential worker accommodation, please email nichola.w@compasshospitality.com or call our team at 07377 877 721.

In the meantime, thank you for your support in making our hotel a safe place to stay.

Best wishes,

Compass Hospitality

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Valentines!

Surprise your loved one with an enchanting Valentine’s Day!

Dear Valued Guest and Visitors,

Warm Greetings from Compass Hospitality Group! Celebrate an enchanting Valentine’s Day with us! On 14 February 2020, choose from our various incredible restaurants for a romantic evening with your loved one. Wine and dine the night away with our amazing menus, and fall in love all over again amidst dreamlike settings.

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Prime Restaurant 

at Compass Skyview Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 020111111  Email: Dining@compassskyviewhotel.com

     

Mojjo Rooftop Bar

at Compass Skyview Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 020111111  Email: Dining@compassskyviewhotel.com

Medinii Restaurant

at The Continent Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 026867000 Email: Dining@thecontinenthotel.com

Felicita Restaurant

at The Key Premier Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 022551988 Email: chef@thecontinenthotel.com

Nomad Restaurant

at Galleria 10 Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 026150999 Email: rsvn@galleriahotelsbangkok.com

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Compass Hospitality Joins Hands With Seacare Hospitality and SPCS Consultancy to Acquire The Suites Hotel & Spa Knowsley

UNITED KINGDOM – In line with its plans for further expansion into the UK market, Compass Hospitality has added a second spa hotel to its UK portfolio: The Suites Hotel Knowsley. Situated in the borough of Knowsley, near Liverpool, the newly refurbished spa hotel is a joint investment between three parties: Seacare Hospitality, SPCS Consultancy, and Compass Hospitality.

 

The acquisition also marks the first foray of SPCS Consultancy – a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Singapore Police Co-operative Society Ltd – into the hotel and resorts sector.

One of the most well-renowned hotels in the North West, the suite-only hotel boasts 96 luxurious bedrooms, two on-site restaurants, and eight event spaces. The hotel also features an award-winning luxury spa and leisure club – one of the region’s finest leisure, relaxation and fitness destinations.

 

Set adjacent to the Knowsley Business Park amid the sprawling suburbs of Liverpool and within commuting distance of Manchester, the hotel offers a prime location for visiting both Northern Powerhouse cities. With both Goodison Park, the home of Everton FC, and Anfield Stadium, the home of Liverpool FC, just a short drive from the property, the hotel enjoys welcoming visitors drawn to these sporting arenas, along with leisure and corporate guests alike.

“A key component in our decision to acquire The Suites Hotel Knowsley is that not only the hotel benefits from the adjacent business park to attain corporate businesses,

but the hotel also offers a unique, well-positioned product to target leisure demand from Liverpool and the surrounding …
… Metropolitan Area,” says Chye Teen Lim, Seacare Hospitality CEO. Compass Hospitality’s CEO Harmil Singh added, “We are excited to collaborate with Seacare Hospitality and SPCS Consultancy on this awardwinning spa hotel. We are ready to implement several strategic opportunities to add value to this asset over short to medium term to further enhance its performance.”
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ABOUT COMPASS HOSPITALITY

Compass Hospitality is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest growing hospitality management companies, managing and operating a wide portfolio of 50 hospitality properties across all market segments. Following the rapid growth in Southeast Asia, the group has expanded into the UK market in 2015 and has since built a portfolio of 17 hotels across the UK. UK hotels operated by Compass Hospitality are located in Liverpool, London, Oxford, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff,

Nottingham, Cheltenham, Eastbourne, Inverness, Coventry, Scarborough, Dundee, Dumfries, and Carmarthen.

With 4 distinctive brands, Compass, Citrus, Citin, Ananda, and alongside our Compass Collection which includes individually branded hotels and resorts, Compass manages and operates hotels, resorts, executive serviced apartments and spas located in Thailand, Malaysia, and the UK.

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HOTEL ADDRESS

Suites Hotel Knowsley

Ribblers Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L34 9HA

MEDIA CONTACTS

MATTHEW WELLBOURN

Executive Vice President,

UK Operations

matthew.w@compasshospitality.com

NICHOLA WORTHINGTON

National Key Account Manager

nichola.w@compasshospitality.com

PANITCHAYA (SOM) DUNGPROM

Cluster Assistant Director of Distribution, UK Cluster

panitchaya.d@compasshospitality.comess

COMPASS HOSPITALITY UK HEAD OFFICE
The Victoria Hotel, Hollinwood Ave, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8DE

 

COMPASS HOSPITALITY THAILAND HEAD OFFICE
Suite 10/91, Trendy Office Tower, 5th floor, 10 Sukhumvit Soi 13, Bangkok 10110, Thailand

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Festive 2019

Welcome to our festive season!

In this Festive Season it is with heartfelt gratitude that we extend a warm welcome to those of you who are visiting us for the first time and we are delighted to welcome back all of you who have made Compass Hotels and Restaurants your home during this special time of the year.

We look forward to creating a memorable vacation for you in all our hotels and restaurants and are pleased to present this year’s program of activities and dining. We hope you will enjoy them and wish you a wonderful stay with us.

Prime Restaurant 

at Compass Skyview Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 020111111  Email: Dining@compassskyviewhotel.com

     

Mojjo Rooftop Bar

at Compass Skyview Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 020111111  Email: Dining@compassskyviewhotel.com

Vanilla Sky Bar 

at Compass Skyview Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 020111111  Email: Dining@compassskyviewhotel.com

Bangkok Heightz Restaurant

at The Continent Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 026867000 Email: Dining@thecontinenthotel.com

Medinii Restaurant

at The Continent Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 026867000 Email: Dining@thecontinenthotel.com

Felicita Restaurant

at The Key Premier Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 022551988 Email: chef@thecontinenthotel.com

Nomad Restaurant

at Galleria 10 Hotel Bangkok by Compass Hospitality

Phone: 026150999 Email: rsvn@galleriahotelsbangkok.com

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Armoni 11 Rebrands as Citin Sukhumvit 11 After Extensive Refurbishment

Compass Hospitality has announced an agreement with Armoni Sukhumvit 11 to rebrand under its Citin portfolio as Citin Sukhumvit 11.

The hotel has been rebranded following a comprehensive refurbishment that witnessed the hotel’s full closure. The rebranded hotel has started welcoming guest since the remodel. Along with a name change, the hotel has undergone a total renovation that includes the exterior, all guestrooms, and common areas.

Citin Sukhumvit 11 now boasts 52 newly-refurbished rooms with ambient lighting. An earthy, wooden color palette is reflected in the choice of textiles, paint, and modern bathrooms. Comfortable and convenient, Citin Sukhumvit 11 is located among a wealth of both local and international dining options.

Mr. Erik Wee, Corporate Director, Training & Audit of Compass Hospitality, commented:

“The original building was stripped down to its structural bones. A large portion of the hotel was completely redesigned to provide the essentials that modern travellers seek.”

Nestled in Sukhumvit Soi 11’s sub-alley, Citin Sukhumvit 11 offers guests a quiet experience while providing easy access to Nana area’s legendary nightlife, accompanied by bustling bars, popular restaurants, and street food galore. The hotel also benefits from close proximity to the Nana BTS Skytrain station (1-min walk), the underground Sukhumvit MRT Station (9-min walk), and Terminal 21 Shopping center (8-min walk). The hotel delivers value for money to travellers who are looking for a comfortable, contemporary, and affordable accommodation with great accessibility in one of the most popular sois’ in Bangkok.

Armoni Sukhumvit 11 Rebrads as Citin Sukhumvit 11

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Bangkok, The Ultimate Town Experience

Street Tourist - Bangkok, The Ultimate Town ExperienceBangkok is a colorful and high-spirited city full of things to do for a diverse group of people – from indulging in Thai staples in a medley of colorful markets to immersing yourself in an exotic culture.

Every corner you turn has an extraordinary history, pristine natural conservation areas, and renowned parklands that are fun for both locals and tourists alike. Art buffs will find the booming metropolis brimming with a vibrant art scene, while lively festivals add even more bold color to the crowded streets and frenzied urban sprawl.

With that in mind, first-timers may find Thailand’s glittering capital overwhelming at first glance. If you’re looking to maximize your trip to Bangkok, we’ve got you covered with our ultimate getaway plan to the electric city.

Tip #1: Take a Food Tour around Bangkok

One of the best ways to fully immerse yourself in a new city is by tasting their culture’s diverse flavors. With that in mind, Bangkok offers food tours that can satisfy your craving for authentic Thai staples, while the eyes are full from the scenic backdrop of the city’s most exciting markets such as the Flower Market, a local Muslim market, and the vivid streets of Chinatown.

The best part? Indulging in street food is a perfect activity for those foodie adventures without breaking the bank as many stalls serve mouth-watering dishes all for a friendly price. Whether you have an epicurean palate or seek out your thrills in the form of comfort food, there’s no denying that Bangkok’s marketplaces have delectable joints you should keep tabs on your visit.

Tip #2: Explore the Red Light at Soi Cowboy

Those who want to fall into Bangkok’s red-light district can find a rabbit-hole of adult entertainment at Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza, two of the most vibrant areas where you can set your inhibitions loose. The lively streets are lined with go-go bars where beautiful and charming girls will greet you at every corner. The allure of this sin city is that it coaxes out a wild and lively side in you, making it a must-visit spot if you’re looking for a unique experience.

Tip #3: Take a Stroll at King Rama IX Park

Locals or tourists in search of a quiet place to enjoy the great outdoors can find a safe, green haven at King Rama IX Park. It is Bangkok’s largest public park filled with horticultural beauty and various types of plants arranged in over two dozen eye-catching, picturesque gardens representing different cultures.

Families and friends are free to stroll around and marvel at the outdoor sculpture and miles of walking paths, all of which have the power to leave a lasting sense of peace upon your visit. For lovers of all things nature, the city’s loveliest attraction is the place to unwind and relax under the sun.

Tip #4: Delve into the Arts in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok

Museum of Contemporary Art in Bangkok is an awe-inspiring spot that looms over the city, housing Thailand’s most comprehensive collection of modern painting and sculpture. The museum itself is a striking sight to behold with five-stories containing over 800 pieces of art since the introduction of advanced western concepts.

Tip #5: Explore the Kamthieng House Museum

Those who are suddenly missing the peacefulness of a provincial life can visit Kamthieng House Museum, a hub for live cultural experiences that focuses on educating city-goers about rural life in Thailand. It’s a quiet haven within the hectic, urban jungle of Bangkok, making it an ideal sanctuary for those who want to learn about the exotic culture of Thailand in a time where there were no skyscrapers dominating the vibrant island.