5 city hotels and coastal resorts in Southeast Asia to return to

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With a network of more than 9,300 hotels around the globe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has recently launched Count On Us, a global initiative preparing for the reopening of its properties with enhanced safety protocols.

“We know that people will start to travel again for leisure, business or to visit family and friends,” says Joon Aun Ooi, the Asia Pacific president of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “And when they are ready to do so, they can count on us to provide them with a peace of mind and to welcome them back with confidence.”

Aside from the thorough sanitisation of public and private spaces, and the inclusion of more hand sanitising stations, the hotel giant will train all employees through a series of webinars to maintain high standards of hygiene.

From now till 27 July 2020, members of the hotel chain’s loyalty programme, Wyndham Rewards, can earn an additional 2,000 points for each qualified stay. Members also get 10% off the best available rate at more than 9,000 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties worldwide. Furthermore, guests will be able to unlock new membership tiers with fewer bookings.

If you’re planning for a trip to Asia, here is a round-up of the brand’s most stunning hotels and the safety measures they’ve implemented.

With 382 stylish rooms and a bevy of dining and retail options in the vicinity, Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park is an award-winning property nestled in the heart of the vibrant Balestier precinct. A recipient of the SG Clean mark, the family-friendly hotel has placed toy pandas around the lobby to encourage the practice of safe distancing and mark out spaces that aren’t meant to be occupied.

Besides a spacious ballroom, business centre, pool and bar, the hotel also offers zi char dishes with a modern twist at New Ubin Zhongshan Park, where diners can opt for digital menus and contactless payments.

Sitting in Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta caters to all sorts of visitors. Guests looking to stay for a longer period will enjoy the hotel’s 36 residential suites, while the property’s 12 meeting rooms makes it a prime spot for business travellers. For the retail-obsessed, it’s just a hop away from malls such as the Kota Kasablanka Shopping Mall and Plaza Semanggi.

The hotel also provides digital menus for in-room dining, contactless meal delivery, a limousine service and an in-house clinic. To ensure the safety of its guests, all equipment at the gym is disinfected before and after each use. Function rooms are also regularly sanitised and arranged to accommodate social distancing protocols.

Situated in the royal town of Klang, Malaysia, Wyndham Acmar Klang is the latest addition to the hotel chain, a contemporary property with 488 rooms, six meeting spaces and an upscale ballroom that is equipped with complimentary wifi. Among its diverse dining options are The Royale Toh Yuen, a dim sum joint, and the Sky Lounge and Restaurant, which sits on the 23rd floor with a 360-degree view of the city.

Moreover, the hotel’s strict hygiene standards include the thorough, regular disinfection of all common touch-points, room keys, handles, luggages and more.

This luxurious coastal hideaway in Cam Ranh, Vietnam offers guests access to some beautiful facilities, from a spectacular golf course to gourmet restaurants. Its 327 rooms include four-bedroom villas complete with a fully equipped kitchen, an entertainment room and butler service. Designed by golf icon Greg Norman, the 27-hole KN Golf Links is a must-visit.

In-house restaurants such as Mojave and Xua offer Mediterranean delights and authentic Vietnamese fare respectively, while the Beach Club, which opens in September, hosts live DJ sets for low-key beach parties. Meanwhile, to ensure guest safety, the resort has installed sanitisation stations in the lobby, and floor decals to minimise crowding, among other measures.

Minutes away from the sparkling lagoons and dense rainforests of Phuket’s southwestern coast is Wyndham Grand Nai Harn Beach Phuket. With Nai Harn beach at its doorstep, this scenic getaway nevertheless has private balconies in every room and luxurious amenities such as 10 swimming pools, an upscale spa with couple treatment rooms and five on-site restaurants. Head to the Dao Sky Bar and Grill for tapas and panoramas of the tropical locale or stop by the Kala Restaurant to get your fix of Thai specialties.

Before checking in, guests undergo a temperature check. Luggage and room keys are also sprayed with hospital-grade disinfectants, while the resort administers regular sanitisation of items such as remote controls, door handles, appliances and electric sockets.

Discover more stunning properties at www.wyndhamhotels.com.