Mumbai:  Amari Watergate Bangkok wins ‘Best Value Hotel International’ award at the Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2012.  The Indian magazine edition of the world’s largest travel guide, Lonely Planet has announced the winners of the annual reader’s choice awards. Amari Watergate Bangkok beat tough competition from as far away as the US, the UK, Singapore and Sri Lanka.

The ‘Best Value Hotel International’ category is eligible for budget, mid-range or luxury hotels that reader’s feel gives them the most value for money, in terms of accommodation, facilities, food, location and service.

Lonely Planet readers said they chose Amari Watergate for the following reasons:

It offers affordable comfort

It’s in a great location, so you won’t ever be too far away from the action

There are major shopping hot-spots nearby- from the famous MBK mall to Siam Shopping Square.

On winning this award, Pierre-Andre Pelletier, GM of Amari Watergate Bangkok said:

“It’s a great honour and privilege to win an accolade from the world’s largest travel guide and digital media publisher. What makes this award more special is that it was a Reader’s Choice Award, nominated by real people and guests who have visited our property. We hope that traveller’s from India will be influenced by this endorsement by their fellow people and we look forward to welcoming them in our hotel soon”.

Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2012 showcases the world’s most favourite destinations voted for by thousands of Lonely Planet readers. The award ceremony took place in Mumbai and was attended by the crème de la crème of the travel and hospitality industry. Adding more glitz and glamour many Bollywood stars such as Rani Mukherjee, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Gul Panag were also present during the award ceremony.