ONYX Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage a landmark 135-room mixed-use development project in Pattaya under its cornerstone, mid to upscale Amari brand.

Currently known as The Legend, the distinctive 35-storey property has been renamed Amari Residences Pattaya.

Construction will begin in 2012 and when it opens in late 2014, the property will feature 140 privately owned residential condominiums and 135 Amari-managed serviced apartments, all offering distinctive views of the Pattaya Bay.

Facilities will include an international restaurant, state-of-the-art gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool.

ONYX president, Peter Henley, said: “We are delighted that Nova Group, the owner of the Amari Residences Pattaya project, has entrusted us with the management of this key development.

“We have long enjoyed a successful partnership with the Nova group and currently manage three other Pattaya properties for them including Amari Nova Suites, Nova Platinum Hotel and Nova Gold Hotel.

“Pattaya is a thriving leisure and commercial city. Through the management of this exciting new project, we are pleased to be able to firmly position ourselves as a leading hospitality provider in Pattaya.”

Located in a prime location in South Pattaya next to the Royal Cliff and only five minutes away from Pattaya City or Jomtien Beach, Amari Residences Pattaya will be positioned as Pattaya’s leading destination for business and leisure travellers.

Rony Fineman, president of Nova Group, remarked: “The strength of the Amari brand, its reputation for service excellence and the expanding economy in Pattaya is the perfect formula for a successful partnership.

“We believe in ONYX’s expertise in hospitality management and we are confident that ONYX will lead our property in the right direction towards a bright future.”