Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts is set to open its first Cassia residences in Phuket, Thailand, in October. Cassia is a new brand that will feature luxury serviced apartments.

Located within the Group’s integrated resort Laguna Phuket, Cassia features 221 stylish residences featuring casual chic one- and two-bedroom apartments, each with a separate living room and fully equipped kitchen.

Many residences have a Loft hang out area with panoramic views of the lagoon, ocean or park.

Cassia Phuket boasts original features and facilities such as FREE Wi-fi, two pools, a private area at Bang Tao Beach, Spa, mini convenience mart, home delivery service and touch-screen concierge.

Cassia allows guests to keep dining easy breezy with casual concepts Market 23 Cafe the hotel’s buzzing social hub, and Street Bar featuring in-house DJs and original works of Thai street artists.

Targeting couples, families or groups, guests who prefer to dine in, can cook home-made meals with fresh ingredients from Market 23 Cafe, order delivery from local restaurants or take away from street vendors.