IHG Hotels & Resorts signs Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang

The 158-key hotel will undergo a comprehensive rebranding programme ahead of its opening later this year. The hotel will offer an all-day dining restaurant, pool bar, swimming pool and fitness centre.

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, a 158-key conversion property in partnership with Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., further expanding the company’s presence in one of Thailand’s most sought-after leisure destinations.

Following a rebrand, the hotel will join IHG’s globally recognised Holiday Inn Express brand and is set to open by the end of 2026.The signing builds on IHG’s longstanding relationship with the owner, who also owns the nearby Holiday Inn Resort Krabi Ao Nang Beach.

Pathana Jitsaereetham, Director, Development, Thailand, IHG Hotels & Resorts said, “Building on our existing partnership, this latest agreement reflects the confidence owners continue to place in IHG’s brands, commercial expertise and ability to deliver long-term value. The conversion of this property to Holiday Inn Express reflects the growing appeal of conversions in Thailand, where conversion signings accounted for nearly 40% of signed keys in 2025. This trend reflects owners’ increasing confidence in the value of joining IHG's global enterprise, powerful distribution channels and award-winning loyalty programme.”

Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang will be the first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Thailand and the second in South East Asia to feature the brand’s latest Generation 5 (Gen 5) design. The Gen 5 design introduces flexible, experiential environments designed to attract and excite today’s travellers, encouraging guests to connect, work and unwind in intuitive social spaces. 

The 158-key hotel will undergo a comprehensive rebranding programme ahead of its opening later this year. The hotel will offer an all-day dining restaurant, pool bar, swimming pool and fitness centre.

Peeranat Deechaisatetha, Chief Business Development Officer, Chok Deesuk Co., Ltd., said, “The addition of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang complements our existing resort offering and allows us to cater to a broader range of travellers visiting the destination. Together, these two properties strengthen our presence in Krabi, while supporting its continued development as a leading tourist spot. We look forward to working closely with IHG to enhance the destination's appeal and deliver high-quality hospitality experiences to travellers from around the world.”

With the addition of Holiday Inn Express Krabi Ao Nang, IHG continues to expand its presence across Thailand, offering guests greater choice across a diverse portfolio of brands and destinations.

IHG currently operates 42 hotels across 11 brands in Thailand, with 39 properties in the pipeline, reinforcing its continued commitment to growth and innovation in the country.