(L-R) Supichaya Suracupt,
Director of Social Affairs & Publicity, CPN; MP Poramase Ngampiches,
Itthiphol Kunplome, acting Pattaya City mayor; MP Sansak Ngampiches; Naris
Choeyklin, Senior EVP & CFO, CPN; Wallaya Chirathivat, Senior EVP-BD &
Construction Management, CPN; Dr. Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, Executive VP –
Marketing, CPN, Harald Feurstein, General Manager, Hilton Pattaya and Thomas
Hoeborn, GM, Millennium Hilton BKK & Regional GM-Thailand toast to the
opening of Horizon, May 26, 2012.
Iain Corness & Hilton
PR
The Hilton Pattaya sent its guests to the stars with the
Grand Opening of the Horizon roof-top restaurant on the 34th
floor of the hotel. This latest entertainment venue is Pattaya’s only
rooftop restaurant and bar that offers uninterrupted, panoramic views of the
city.
Horizon features 1,390 square meters of indoor and
outdoor space, which includes three private dining rooms with floor to
ceiling glass panels allowing for seamless views over the city and the bay.
Guests can also enjoy a few drinks at the open-air Infinity Bar while taking
in views of the skyline.
Austrian Jazz singer Simone
Kopmajer highlighted the night with her brilliant voice.
Horizon is also available for reservations by guests who
wish to book the venue for an extravagant and memorable private event -
setting new standards for entertainment in Pattaya.
“As a popular tourist destination, Pattaya is already
well known for its wide selection of diverse and sophisticated dining
options. We sought to differentiate the food and beverage offerings at
Hilton Pattaya by providing a ‘modern twist’ to the food and drinks served.
The exceptional dining experiences at the hotel are complemented by equally
impressive views, ambience and service. We anticipate that for many
international and domestic travelers visiting Pattaya, a visit to one of
Hilton Pattaya’s outstanding restaurants and bars will be high on their ‘To
Do list’ and naturally Horizon, with its unique-design philosophy, will top
that list,” said Harald Feurstein, general manager, Hilton Pattaya.
It may have been a long time coming, but the venue is
just spectacular, described by the Hilton management as a “new level of
style”, and that it certainly is. As the sun sets over Pattaya Bay, a myriad
of twinkling stars begin to glow in the ceiling, emulating the night sky.
And not only that, the roof-top covering features the “hole in the ozone
layer” through which the guests can see the moon.
Executive Sous Chef Shaun
Venter (left) with Executive Chef Supoj Suwanwong (right).
A truly innovative rooftop concept, Horizon was designed
by the world-class, Bangkok-based architecture and interior design firm DWP,
recognized for their iconic designs throughout the world. Their brief was
simple; create a place where guests will understand the meaning of style,
taste and exclusivity high above the world. The result exceeded expectations
by including sleek, clean lines and capturing the extended space beyond the
normal footprint of the building with the suspended Infinity Bar. One of the
most remarkable architectural aspects taking outdoor dining to the next
level is the open air “Stargazer Lounge” where guest can literally witness
the relative movement of the stars through the circular opening in the
overhanging roof.
The hotel has brought on board Executive Sous Chef Shaun
Venter to head Horizon’s culinary team, working alongside Executive Chef
Supoj Suwanwong and Food and Beverage Manager, Simon Bender, a combination
of more than 45 years of culinary experience. A new menu has been created
with an emphasis on choice cuts, globally inspired flavors and fused
influences; Chef Shaun uses original and authentic dishes as a base and then
adds contemporary techniques and flair. An approach that is sure to please
Hilton Pattaya’s sophisticated, international clientele.
On opening night, Hilton Executive Sous-chef Shaun was on
hand, patiently explaining the differences between the American Eagle Rock
oysters and the French Fin de Claire. (They were both wonderful.)
The restaurant has glass sides, so that the diners can
enjoy the view and there are private dining sections for up to eight people,
with the full a la carte menu.
From the 34th floor, the Pattaya
vista is even more impressive, and no-one left the opening party without
making a vow to return. It is a new and different style, at a “new level”
and one of which that Pattaya can be justifiably proud.
One of the three private
dining rooms overlooking Pattaya bay.
(From 2nd left) Pattaya
Mail’s Dr. Iain Corness, Elfi Seitz and Tony Malhotra congratulate Hilton
Pattaya Peta Ruiter, Director of Business Development, Hilton Pattaya along
with Michel Scheffers, director of operations and Harald Feurstein, (left)
General Manager.
From the 34th floor, the
Pattaya vista is most impressive.
The extended space beyond the
normal footprint of the building
with the suspended ‘Infinity Bar’.
The roof-top covering features
the “hole in the ozone layer”
through which the guests can see the moon.
