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Alila hotel Cha Am
Alila in Cha Am is considered as the first advanced resort that has been made in Cha Am in Thailand Thailand Gulf of Thailand , Alila in Cha Am is on the Sunrise Bangkok Thailand Thailand Bangkok
Amari Nova Suites hotel Pattaya
Amari Nova Suites is a luxurious hotel with a unique blend of modernity located in the heart of Central Pattaya . These suites are ultimate in elegance, impeccably furnished and offer superb services.
Amari Nova Suites is a luxury hotel placed conveniently in the heart of Soi Sukrudee, the residential area of Central Pattaya Road
Royal Wing & Spa hotel Pattaya
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Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai
Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai is located in the prime location of Chang Klan Road. The hotel stands close to the bustling activity of Chiang Mai's famous Night Bazaar enclosed with lush gardens.
Shangri-La Hotel is just 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport and is very close to some of best places of interest such as fascinating museums, cultural centers, temples, shops and boutiques.
With 281 spacious rooms, Shangri-La hotel in Chiang Mai is a deluxe hotel offering modern comforts and contemporary decor.
The bedrooms at Shangri-La Hotel are cozy and decorated with mode lighting. All the rooms are fitted with separate writing desk and internet connectivity. Few premier rooms at Shangri-La Hotel also feature day bed, where guests can relax during the day.
Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai offers various room facilities including air conditioning, telephone, television, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service and so on.
Shangri-La hotel serves lip-smacking delicacies in its different restaurants and bars. Shangri-La hotel has an innovative western restaurant, a Thai restaurant, a poolside restaurant, a deli, a lobby lounge and a pool bar that serve guests with delicious food items.
Shangri-La hotel offers an array of amenities including four club floors and a lounge that has a meeting room for 10 people. Various other amenities available at Hotel Shangri-La, Chiang Mai includes laundry, wheel chair access, room service, and multi-lingual staff. Besides these, there are some recreational facilities offered by Shangri-La hotel such as health club, health spa, indoor swimming pool, outdoor free flow pool, and outdoor tennis court.
The most popular feature of Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai is its Spa called Chi. For the convenience of the business tourists the hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities in its grand ballroom. The well-furnished ballroom can accommodate as many as 1200 guests for any function.
Shangri-La Hotel is just 10-minute drive from Chiang Mai International Airport and is very close to some of best places of interest such as fascinating museums, cultural centers, temples, shops and boutiques.
With 281 spacious rooms, Shangri-La hotel in Chiang Mai is a deluxe hotel offering modern comforts and contemporary decor.
The bedrooms at Shangri-La Hotel are cozy and decorated with mode lighting. All the rooms are fitted with separate writing desk and internet connectivity. Few premier rooms at Shangri-La Hotel also feature day bed, where guests can relax during the day.
Shangri-La Hotel in Chiang Mai offers various room facilities including air conditioning, telephone, television, non-smoking rooms, daily maid service and so on.
Shangri-La hotel serves lip-smacking delicacies in its different restaurants and bars. Shangri-La hotel has an innovative western restaurant, a Thai restaurant, a poolside restaurant, a deli, a lobby lounge and a pool bar that serve guests with delicious food items.
Shangri-La hotel offers an array of amenities including four club floors and a lounge that has a meeting room for 10 people. Various other amenities available at Hotel Shangri-La, Chiang Mai includes laundry, wheel chair access, room service, and multi-lingual staff. Besides these, there are some recreational facilities offered by Shangri-La hotel such as health club, health spa, indoor swimming pool, outdoor free flow pool, and outdoor tennis court.
The most popular feature of Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai is its Spa called Chi. For the convenience of the business tourists the hotel provides meeting and banquet facilities in its grand ballroom. The well-furnished ballroom can accommodate as many as 1200 guests for any function.
The Chedi hotel Chiang Mai
The historical city of Chiang Mai welcomes all those searching for a serene place where they can spend some quality time close to nature. The city situated on the northern end of Thailand is a popular tourist destination because of its natural beauty and its glorious past. The city is nestled in the foothills of the imposing mountain ranges of Thailand and presents the freshness of the typical chilly yet comforting weather that is a permanent feature here throughout the year. In fact it is the weather condition of Chiang Mai that attracts the tourists and the essence of the blissful environment is magnificently preserved at the Chedi Hotel in Chiang Mai, an elegant retreat offering the delights of life in the heart of the city.
The hotel gives a nostalgic appeal with its modish services and amenities which are assured to meet the needs of the discerning travelers. The warmth and hospitality rendered by the hospital staff makes it an ideal destination in the historical city of Chiang Mai.The hotel is centrally located making it accessible from the different parts of the city easily. One can avail various modes of transport to reach the hotel.
The striking features that have been alluring tourists for staying at the Chedi Hotel in Chiang Mai are its room facilities and the amenities that it provides to its guests. The hotel features 52 exclusive deluxe rooms along with 32 Chedi Club Suites all elegantly designed in the contemporary Asian style. The rooms are well furnished making the stay at the hotel a life time experience.
The hotel also features the best of dining experience and to make the stay even more exclusive, other amenities which would make you feel at home.
Four Seasons hotel Chiang Mai
The name of Four Seasons Resort has long been synonymous with a marvelous amalgamation of the luxury, elegance, royal comfort and warm hospitality that makes the travelers feel at home as soon as they put their feet in it. The Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai is no exception to the legendary services associated with this brand name and offers a memorable stay to its guests in its luxurious rooms.
At Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai, experience a treatment fit for royalty as you stay in spacious Lanna-style pavilions overlooking terraced rice fields and the azure mountains that surround the enchanting Mae Rim Valley. Panoramic beauty apart, Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai is located only minutes away from the artistic and cultural heritage of Thailand's northern capital.
Come to Four Seasons Resort, Chiang Mai to get a wholesome feel of the country, and get a glimpse of its everyday lifestyle, from the Thai cooking school to the acclaimed spa and flawless service, a signature Four Seasons experience. Here, you will get a distinct fragrance of the country in all its facilities and services.
In fact, if you are a cultural traveler you would love to sample the diversity of Thailand by pairing your visit to Chiang Mai with a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, an urban oasis in the capital.
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi hotel Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand, and famously known as the "gateway to the North", is a treasure house of natural beauty. Unparalleled picture-perfect lush green plains, cradled in the arms of majestic mountains surrounding it, Chiang Mai is a major tourist destination. People from all over the world are gradually discovering this city, and are coming here for a pleasure trip. Chiang Mai, in its turn, has set up a wide range of hotels and other accommodation for the benefit of these international visitors. One such luxury hotel is the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai.
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is one of the most comfortable and luxurious accommodations one can find in Chiang Mai. The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is what one can call a hide-away, tucked inside a 60 acre tranquil and secluded natural landscape. Named after the "Star Goddess", according to a Sanskrit term, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is the exemplary of romanticism, charm and unreal picturesque quality.
The 123 colonial suites at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai offer the esteemed guests with northern Thai-style décor and antique furnishings in the 144 guestrooms, and 77 suites. Located just about 11 kms from the airport, making it quite easily accessible, yet considerably removed from civilization, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is the ideal place for someone looking to run away, far from the maddening crowd, and into the arms of nature.
With a number of facilities that are bound to make the stay of a guest pleasurable and extremely satisfactory, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai aims at giving the best to its visitors. The major amenities that one can avail of in the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai include the 3,100 square meter Dheva Spa, a fitness and recreation centre, a variety of elegant restaurants, the Oriental Culinary Academy, the Lanna Kids Club and Kad Dhara, a traditional Thai shopping village. All these and more combine to give the guests an out-of-the world experience while staying at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai.
The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is one of the most comfortable and luxurious accommodations one can find in Chiang Mai. The Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is what one can call a hide-away, tucked inside a 60 acre tranquil and secluded natural landscape. Named after the "Star Goddess", according to a Sanskrit term, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is the exemplary of romanticism, charm and unreal picturesque quality.
The 123 colonial suites at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai offer the esteemed guests with northern Thai-style décor and antique furnishings in the 144 guestrooms, and 77 suites. Located just about 11 kms from the airport, making it quite easily accessible, yet considerably removed from civilization, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai is the ideal place for someone looking to run away, far from the maddening crowd, and into the arms of nature.
With a number of facilities that are bound to make the stay of a guest pleasurable and extremely satisfactory, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai aims at giving the best to its visitors. The major amenities that one can avail of in the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai include the 3,100 square meter Dheva Spa, a fitness and recreation centre, a variety of elegant restaurants, the Oriental Culinary Academy, the Lanna Kids Club and Kad Dhara, a traditional Thai shopping village. All these and more combine to give the guests an out-of-the world experience while staying at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai.
Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel, Chiang Mai
The style and character of Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel reflects its historic neighborhood. Puripunn is situated in the midst of what is now a heritage zone that is home to the city’s greatest concentration of antique wooden buildings. Many night pubs, restaurants, shop houses and sightseeing attractions lie within a few minutes’ stroll of the hotel. Nearby bridges lead over the Ping River to the modern commercial center. From the hotel, it is just 10 minutes’ walk to the downtown Night Bazaar. The temples of the moated old town are only a short drive beyond. There are just 30 rooms in this elegant property. Each comes with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, air conditioning, IDD phone, as well as welcome and farewell drinks and flowers and fruits on arrival. Sala Spa offers traditional Thai massage, as well as a unique aroma massage. To proceed with your reservation at Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel, please enter your dates of stay and submit our secure online booking form.
Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel, Chiang Mai
104/1 Charoen Muang Soi 2, Charoen Muang Road,
T.Wat Gade, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Pullman Bangkok King Power
The five-star Pullman Bangkok King Power is directly connected to the King Power Duty Free Mall, with boutique-style shopping that mirrors its Suvarnabhumi Departure Hall namesake - complete with duty-free benefits for guests to enjoy.
Best described as sterile and uncluttered minimalism - the work of renowned local firms Architects 49 Ltd and Interior Architects 49 Ltd - it emphasizes the luxury of space, with ceilings in public areas reaching up to dizzying heights and massive windows making for a symphony of glass and steel in disciplined, geometric lines.
Scattered throughout and perfectly juxtaposed are artworks and sculptures in various media by established Thai artists. The exquisite wooden carving above the front desk in the lobby, for example, creates a startling contrast to gleaming modern finishes.
It's the kind of hotel that goes out of its way to anticipate the needs of all its guests - with jovial service, unique room benefits (see below) and facilities that are downright thoughtful.
Managed by the Accor stable of hotel properties, Pullman Bangkok King Power rings in the arrival of this new-age hotel brand in Asia, poised to meet the needs and aspirations of especially the corporate and business travel sectors.
Its appeal, however, is much wider. With its cool design aesthetics, hi-tech advancements and super-efficiency it speaks the same language of a modern urban clientele - leisure travellers seeking an extension of the lifestyle comforts they are accustomed to when they're away from home.
A ten-minute walk from the hotel or short ride with the complimentary shuttle service (until 21:00) is Victory Skytrain (BTS) station and the Century Plaza Mall. Hop on the BTS here and three stops away is Siam station (MBK, Siam Paragon and the interchange with the Silom line), as well as all the city's most popular shopping, nightlife and dining areas further along the Sukhumvit line.
In the opposite direction, four stops away, is Mo Chit station. Walking distance from here is the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market. Two entry points for the expressway are close by too, making the hotel easily accessible to both airports. The immediate area is littered with local experiences like small shops, eateries and street food, while the popular Pratunam wholesale shopping area can be easily reached in under ten minutes on foot. A short taxi ride will take you to Southeast Asia's largest lifestyle mall, CentralWorld.
There are 386 rooms in total, spread out over the 22-storey Glass Tower and six floors of the Garden Wing, in four variations: Superior (100), Deluxe (204), Executive (52) and Suite (29). The Garden Wing is home to the Suites and some Deluxe rooms, with the remainder of rooms located in the Glass Tower. All rooms measure 32 square metres and Suites are 64 square metres.
Replacing the clinical and contemporary starkness of public areas, rooms exude a warm and cheerful coziness in a delightful and modern style. Marbled bathrooms have a separate bathtub and shower room with rain shower head. A unique (and useful) feature is the cupboard that opens on two sides - both in the room and bathroom. Inside the cupboard - apart from the expected - is also an iron and ironing board.
From the bathroom, a panel slides half-way open to offer a peek into the room - or vice-versa (eliminating the claustrophobia factor that often comes with smaller, confined and windowless spaces).
Now, 32 square metres is a modest room size but, considering how well these rooms have been designed, they appear bigger. In-room facilities include interactive flat-screen TVs offering satellite programmes and fast Internet access (wireless keyboard provided), and an iPod docking station.
The work station is of ample size, the chair ergonomically designed. A settee and coffee table make for a cosy corner to read the paper or enjoy the chocolates and fruit salad served in a hollowed-out pineapple that come courtesy with turn-down. The differences between Superior, Deluxe and Executive rooms are some variations in the interior decor but, essentially, benefits that come with the basic room rate.
President Solitaire Bangkok
Its great downtown location on Sukhumvit Soi 11 is just an added bonus. President Solitaire has raised the bar far beyond the home-away from-home concept too, with 134 lavishly-appointed luxury suites that are quite unlike your average serviced apartment. Factor in the attentive service, long list of in-room features - including 42-inch Plasma TV and complimentary wireless Internet - and excellent recreational facilities like the renowned Ananda Spa, and it begins to sound like something different entirely. In essence, it resembles a place any aspiring king or queen, and accompanying entourage, would simply love to call their castle...
Nestled at the quiet end of Soi 11, it's well situated, both away from the hustle and bustle of Sukhumvit Road and yet very close to it. The limitless shopping, dining and entertainment options provided in this part of town is but a 10-minute stroll away, as is the ability to navigate the city using its quickest and undoubtedly coolest mode of transport, the Skytrain (BTS, Nana station).
Up in the suites, spacious comfort combined with homely mod cons and frills, make an alien space seem instantly familiar and cosy. Sizes range from the ample 43-square metre Executive Suite all the way up to the palatial 80-square metre Solitaire Suite, with its separate living area and bedroom. What strikes most forcefully, however, and stretches from the lobby up into each of the grandly furnished rooms, is the President Solitaire's consistently elegant aesthetic and wonderfully luxurious d-cor.
Motifs seen in the spacious lobby like the use of marble, traditional Thai paintings, plush rugs and, moreover, a decidedly classical ambiance, carry through into each of the 134 suites. Each, for example, has its own marble foyer - a feature that lends a welcome dash of grandiose homeliness - as well as its own large marble-lined bathroom (upper range suites come with private jacuzzi).
Furnishings are simple, uncluttered and all the while elegant, allowing guests ample room to enjoy their surroundings without being overawed by them, much as they would expect at home. Sitting cozily amongst the rich wood paneling, cream walls, warm lighting and hard-wood flooring that defines the suites' classical ambiance, is stately furniture including antique writing desks, plump sofas, coffee tables and luxurious rugs. Scattered liberally here and there also are Thai undertones, the odd piece of distressed furniture or artwork depicting scenes from ancient mythology and Buddhist iconography. In the Solitaire and Platinum Suites, the four-poster king-size beds are agreeably snug, but the plump linen-lined mattresses found in all should have the most hardened of insomniacs sleeping soundly (the choice of six pillows should help aid blissful slumbers) .
As impressive as the classical ambiance is the way modern trappings crop up, helping ensure guests receive the ultimate in comfort and contentment. While on the face of it steadfastly traditional in design, rooms are resolutely modern, if not down-right innovative. Alongside typical hotel-type features like a minibar, free daily newspaper and complimentary maid service, come practical, homely ones like a fully-fitted kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave oven, electric hob, storage cabinets, as well as table and kitchen utensils. The Platinum Suite even comes with its own compact but cheerful dining area.
And then there are the hi-tech accoutrements that drag every residence gleefully into the 21st Century. Each comes with wireless internet, DVD player, 30-channel satellite television, electronic safe and a bedside control panel that gives you mastery over everything from lighting, temperature to your alarm call (yes, here you truly are the all-powerful king of your castle). And not forgetting the President Solitaire's strongest selling point: the huge 42-inch plasma screen TV that graces every room (and may well make it hard for you to leave yours).
Pleasures to be divulged from a stay here stretch far beyond the walls of your own individual realm. Located on the mezzanine floor, the fashionably elegant environs of the wood-struck The Dining Room, with its wide selection of Thai and international culinary bites, and where a complimentary buffet breakfast is served, is a great choice any time of day. On top of that, a 24-hour kitchen and room service means there's no reason for you to go hungry any time of night either. Also located on the mezzanine floor are the inviting sandstone swimming pool, tranquil lounging deck and fully equipped gymnasium, where you can enjoy the underwater music, soak up some sun or flex your muscles with guidance from the resident personal trainer.
Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok
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The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok is, simply put, rather grand. Wrought in timeless contemporary style and slap bang beside Sukhumvit's Skytrain and underground (Asok and Sukhumvit station), this 25-storey hotel offers a lot of five-star bang for your baht.
Stepping past the ground floor's ultra-modern Zen water feature and into the 7th floor lobby, with its splintered colour-morphing glass sculpture and long vistas of gleaming marble, is to be transported into a refined, executive-friendly realm. Highlights of which include the demure earth tones of the 362 rooms and the heady pale-cream romance of the bohemian Vareena Spa. Oh, and the location.
All but the most zealous temple devotee will find it sublime. Shopping, business, transport, dining - few are as practically placed. The Queen Sirikit Convention Centre is ten minutes away by car, and a Robinson's department store next door. There's no excuse to be a hotel hermit. Those that are, though, discover a big city hotel obsessed with small details. Namely a long list of signature products and services, most with gimmicky titles like 'Westin One Call' and 'Westin Service Express'. In fact most are not gimmicks, rather ingenious innovations to make you're stay at the Westin that much richer.
Like the fittingly titled 'Heavenly Bed', with its crisp Egyptian cottons and duvet so downy you feel like you're slumbering on a king-size fluffy cloud (many guests buy one for home). Or 'RunWESTIN' (a scenic three-mile group jog in nearby Benjakitti Park), 'Westin Kids Club' (fun activities, amenities and service for under 13s) and 'Unwind' (an evening piano bar ritual during which executives enjoy complimentary munchies and a free five-minute head massage to a backdrop of live music, dimmed lighting and scented candles). Westin Grande Sukhumvit is part of a global brand that has been fine-tuning its game since starting out in the 1930's - and it shows.
Each of the 362 guestrooms is darkly plush with a thin veneer of exoticism. Earth tones, vivacious contemporary furnishings and Thai fabrics set the mood. All come with executive work corners with glass top desk, bedside control panels, an iron and ironing board, high-speed Internet access (ask at reception for prices), satellite and on-demand movie channels.
In 42 square metre 'Deluxe Rooms' the most striking features are the gold velvet chaise longue, taupe fabric walls and curtains, spiral Art Deco lamp, vibrant modern art, and aforementioned 'Heavenly Bed'. Overall, pretty darn swanky. Bathrooms are surprisingly sumptuous, with glossy silver tiles, Art Deco-style dark marble sinks, and seperate bath tub and walk-in shower. Branded jojoba oil toiletries, slippers and a kimono-style robe provide the pampering.
The 31 suites have similar d-cor, but are 70 square metres and have a living room and bedroom. And for those who covet exclusivity, there are three Westin Executive Club floors offering 86 Executive Deluxe rooms and 11 Executive Suites. Both are the same size and layout as Deluxes and Suites, only guests enjoy reams of complimentary benefits: use of the elegant mocha-toned Executive Lounge (complimentary wireless Internet, snacks, and tea or coffee), express service laundry, free local calls and late check-out, among others. There's even, for those self-important moments, a butler on hand (though you have to share him) and a ravishing Presidential Suite with luxuriant settees and a dining room.
Sports enthusiast, spa junkie or all-hours workaholic - everyone's whim is catered for at the Westin. After pressing 'send' on that deal-closing fax in the Business Centre, or closing your annual speech in one of the many opulent conference halls, go sweat away stress in the sauna, steam-room or 24-hour gym (personal trainers, energizing sounds, Reebok-designed workouts/equipment). Then cool off with a few leisurely laps in the outdoor freeform pool, with its swim-up bar, sun loungers and skyscraper backdrop.
The Metropolitan Bangkok
Tucked away down a lane off harried Sathorn Road, The Metropolitan is a haven of upscale tranquility amidst the buzz of Bangkok. The sister to London's coolest city hotel, it's also a place where the cliched East-meets-West approach to hotel design is executed to sublime effect.
Everything from the crisply dressed staff (uniforms by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto) and the Orient-tinged interiors to the COMO Shambhala toiletries that grace every bathroom is achingly hip. But beyond the boundless style, The Metropolitan has the substance to match: staff radiate energetic enthusiasm, spaces ooze less-is-more sophistication, and the scent of the fragrant toiletries will linger long in the memory.
With interiors by Singaporean designer Kathryn Kng, each of the 171 rooms is bright and modern, drawing in a fresh, seductive mix of East, West and natural touches. The four penthouse suites and 240 square metre Presidential Suite (Mariah Carey counts among famous guests who have stayed here) are cavernous, but what really impresses is the size of the 122 Metropolitan rooms.
Each is between 51 and 54 square metres - the largest standard room size of any Bangkok hotel. The mosaic and limestone bathroom with sunken tub is big enough to swing a few Siamese cats in. Views are pleasingly potent; Sathorn's towering buildings and the green fringes of Lumpini Park remind you that the city, and its unbridled delights, is never far away.
More dazzling than the vistas, are the simple but sophisticated interiors. The plush, traditional opulence often found in luxury hotels make way for stripped down spaces infused with a cool, Zen-like calm.
Dark teak-wood floors and fittings, Oriental furnishings and crisp, contemporary lines define the hotel's signature 'pared down' look, while touches like the earth-toned fabrics of the Egyptian bed linen and overstuffed rectangular pillows warm things up. Perhaps the most eye-catching feature of each room, the king-size bed has a built-to-last quality about it. Hanging above it, original water-lily paintings by Thai artist Natee Utarit gives depth to the room's strikingly-lit interiors.
Whether you're in the powerfully open space of the lobby or the spacious rooms, light is also a feature; by day pouring through windows and into clean-lined spaces to give rooms a satisfying richness and depth, while at night ambient lighting by London-based Isometrix builds in layers to complement the task at hand.
While this deft use of space and light throughout exudes simplicity, in-room facilities are unerringly sophisticated, not to mention functional. Technophiles will marvel at the wireless internet, cordless phone, electronic safe, Bosch radio/CD player, DVD player and interactive TV menu offering on-demand movies and message retrieval. And if the cutting-edge gadgetry and Zen-like calm of the place doesn't relax you, the Yoga mat in the cupboard (or free daily Yoga lesson in the studio downstairs) should help you achieve inner peace.
Fancy meeting facilities on the third floor include three fully-equipped meeting rooms, ideal for any high-flying business presentation or swanky media shindig. A personal meeting butler ensures proceedings go off without fuss.
More delights & charms
Like its sister hotel on London's trendy Park Lane, The Metropolitan's charms stretch far beyond the delights to be had while wallowing in fashionable privacy in your room. Take Cyan, the hotel's 110-seat restaurant.
With its Moorish, seafood-inspired menus by renowned Australian chef Amanda Gale, it's won accolades galore - including Thailand Tatler's Best Restaurant Award 2004 - and become a city destination in its own right. Tuck into toasted coconut waffles with mango, passion fruit and palm syrup for the included buffet breakfast, or indulge in a lingering fish supper by the palm fringed 20-metre pool that flanks it, and you'll discover why.
Follow that with a night-time cocktail at the famous Met Bar, one of the trendiest spots in the world come night. And then there's the 48-seat Glow restaurant serving fresh organic snacks, light meals and juices with a health-giving slant that dovetails perfectly with the holistic COMO Shambhala Spa next to it. With a state-of-the-art gymnasium, yoga studio, 20-metre lap pool, steam rooms and jacuzzi this fragrant retreat provides all the pampering potential you'd expect from a hotel of this caliber.
Whether you are in the tastefully furnished lobby, lying face-down on a treatment table in the spa or with your feet up in your own private space, the same calming, youthful air persists. Sleek serenity would be one way to describe it. A surreal sensation of being in two places at once - the heart of Bangkok's bustling business district and yet in hip seventh heaven - would be another. Whatever that peculiar feeling is, and however it's achieved, a stay at The Metropolitan is something irresistible.
Location: South Sathorn Road, an approximate 10 - 15 minute walk to MRT (underground) station Lumpini.
The Davis Hotel Bangkok
Being billed as Bangkok's first boutique hotel is no easy reputation to live up to. For starters, The Davis Hotel Bangkok is much bigger in terms of the number of rooms one would expect from a typical boutique hotel (237 guestrooms and ten Thai villas). When it opened in July 2003, it set new style parameters, and it wasn't long before others followed suit. Yet, four years on, and with new boutique contenders emerging fast and furious on the Bangkok hotel scene, The Davis still exemplifies the very essence of what a boutique hotel is all about - a unique hospitality experience that has, well, that little something extra which only the French have a word for: "panache".
Down Sukhumvit Road Soi 24, the imposing European-style curved Corner Wing is the first sign that you've arrived somewhere that's decidedly different. Two mythical Asian lions cast in concrete silently hold guard on either side of the entrance, while an antique Victorian street clock on a decorative cast-iron pole is juxtaposed to one side on the neatly brick-paved surface.
Tucked in next to the Corner Wing is Camp Davis, a two-storey retail complex, and passing that brings you to the Main Wing with its chic, clinical-looking contemporary lobby. You've arrived at a 'different experience'. So different, in fact, that you can change rooms for 60 consecutive nights without encountering the same interior twice.
A gripe some people would have with its location is that it's a good 15-minute hike to Sukhumvit Road where the popular Emporium mall and Phrom Phong Skytrain (BTS) station can be found. The hotel does offer a complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle service, but with only six seats and a limiting schedule on the half-hour, it's best to book your seat(s) with the concierge desk in advance.
On the upside, taxis are plentiful and cheap, and this 'soi' (street) off Sukhumvit has a life all of its own - far removed from the traffic-clogged main road with its pavement vendors, tourist touts and customary tailor shops. Besides, this is the type of hotel selected for its very special flair.
Inside Camp Davis are several restaurants (Thai and international), a Starbucks, a dental clinic, nail spa and beauty salon, ice cream shop and a few gift shops. The immediate vicinity has even more offerings: a number of authentic local eating experiences, a few massage shops (not of the happy-ending genre), a spa, a modern Tops supermarket, more coffee shops, a DVD hire outlet, pet shop, some boutique shops, an Internet shop, laundry and even a chocolatier - all adding to a charming neighbourhood feel.
Back at the hotel, there's even more to explore beyond Camp Davis, and the adjoining Corner and Main Wings, which are seven and nine storeys, respectively. At the back of the hotel lies the 'pi-ce de r-sistance', ten exquisite two- and three-bedroom Thai villas set in an idyllic garden, and ranging in size from 164 to 250 square metres.
With meticulous attention to comfort and design detail to keep the style authentic, the villas present an unprecedented level of luxury. Textured wooden walls, sumptuous silk touches and elegant furniture are off-set against the graceful arc of the ceiling, creating a wonderfully soothing space to sleep, eat, dream, relax and live.
Perfectly complementing the exquisite interiors are hi-tech trimmings like a data port for broadband Internet connectivity, a fax line, satellite (flat screen) TV, DVD/CD player, a fully-equipped kitchenette, and a bathroom with separate shower and tub where you'd want to spend much more time in than usual.
The same design and comfort philosophy is extended through all rooms and suits of the Corner and Luxury Wings, with a style and configuration that suits every taste. In the Main Wing, choices include Superior, Design and Deluxe Rooms (all 42 square metres, the 'differentiator' being the interior style), as well as one-bedroom Junior, Davis and Deluxe Suites (80 square metres and, again, decked out in different interiors) with separate lounge area and fully-equipped kitchenettes.
Executive Suites have two bedrooms in a spacious 130-square metre space. The Davis Suite here comes highly recommended with its four-poster bed, lots of dark woodwork in the lounge area, and beautifully decorated with ornamental Thai arts and crafts - yet oozing a contemporary mood. The A-shape ceiling creates a particularly unusual but pleasant feeling of added space.
The Studio Room in the Corner Wing (33 square metres) has what would be for some a very 'sexy' feature. A large window provides a full-on view either into the bathroom or from, but a curtain can be drawn for those who prefer bathroom privacy. The Premier Room offers a roomier option at 55 square metres, and weighing in even bigger are The Diplomat and Emperor Suites (both 100 square metres), and the Ambassador Suite (110 square metres). All the suites have Jacuzzis.
In-room features throughout are the same as that found in the villas (except the additional add-ons mentioned previously), but the varying interior styles of the different accommodations defy clear definition. It's distinctly Thai, but also modern. It's warm and cosy, yet also positively 'cool'.
The outdoor rooftop pool on the ninth floor of the Main Wing is not particularly big, with only a limiting number of deck chairs around. Claim yours early enough if lounging around the pool is on the agenda. The rooftop is a wonderfully relaxing area though, with lots of greenery, good views, a Pool Bar, and also where you'll find the well-equipped Spa & Fitness Centre.
There's a separate outdoor pool for use of guests staying at the villas, but note that guests staying in the Corner Wing have to walk the few minutes or so between that and the Main Wing, passing Camp Davis.
The Davis Hotel Bangkok is, understandably, very popular with business travellers. Rooms and suites are perfectly equipped for their needs, and the second floor Business Centre has all the facilities conducive to clinching that important business deal: impressive meeting rooms, wireless Internet, secretarial support, fax, photocopy and courier services. There's also wireless Internet in all lobby areas (not free though).
Guests should never have to leave the hotel to eat or be amused, and Gallery Cafe and Club 88 make sure of that. A delectable (and very affordable) continental and Asian buffet spread is a tempting option at Gallery Caf- for lunch or dinner, while an equally impressive breakfast buffet is laid on. Club 88 is a lively nighttime bar venue with Filipino entertainers crooning, shaking and tapping to the tunes of hits from the 80's and 90's - and the odd guest joining in the fun at times.
The Peninsula Bangkok
Just the mention of the name 'Peninsula' conjures up images of indulging and sumptuous five-star luxury, marble finishes, sweeping staircases, high ceilings and an attentive concierge. Whether you're talking about the Peninsula Hotel in New York or Hong Kong, Chicago or Beijing, Beverley Hills or, in this case, Bangkok. Even its prime location on the west bank of the scenic Chao Phraya River is a luxury statement in itself.
For every little detail, from architectural and interior finishes to landscaping, amenities and service, goes far beyond mere necessities.
No stone has been left unturned in giving guests a whole new perspective of the word 'luxury' - from the moment you walk into the elegant and imposing lobby to check in, and reaffirmed when you are soaking your travel-weary bones in the foam bath of the marble bathroom, watching cable television and with a hands-free phone next to you.
The average size of a room in the 39-storey building is 46 square metres, which counts among the most spacious in Bangkok. High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views add to the luxury of space. There are only ten guest rooms and two one-bedroom suites per floor, all of which face the river. In fact, the building's unique and signature W-shape was conceived with this in mind. Views. Sweeping.
To say that guest rooms are tastefully decorated and well equipped would be an under-statement. The decor is sumptuous, with a touch of the Orient. Special features include a valet box for shoe cleaning and early-morning newspaper delivery, mood lighting, and an oversized executive desk with a built-in silent fax machine (and personal fax number).
High-speed Internet, a CD player, camcorder video playback facilities, electronic curtain buttons and a very sophisticated (but user-friendly) bedside control panel bring you all the electronic gadgetry your heart desires. All of which are standard features of the bottom-end Superior Room. And superior it is.
The impressive room features are matched by the choice of restaurants and bars, facilities and amenities. Seven different venues offer from traditional Thai food to Cantonese, Pacific Rim and a la carte to an international buffet (highly recommended), cake or ice cream at The Peninsula Boutique, and poolside snacks.
Banquet and conference facilities, business services and transportation options have the same classy Peninsula touch - the finest detail is attended to. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle boat services to The Peninsula Pier Lounge on the opposite bank, Saphan Taksin skytrain station and the River City complex.
An impressive 60-meter, three-tiered swimming pool with Thai 'salas' (little teak houses with a rooftop only) and sundeck areas provide the perfect setting for a lazy, sun-soaked time. A fully-equipped fitness centre, beauty salon, massage service and two floodlit tennis courts complete the picture.
To cross the river in one of the hotel's charming shuttle boats is part of the riverside experience, and takes less than ten minutes. And once you're on the other side, Bangkok offers some major attractions and all major shopping, nightlife and business areas just a short taxi ride away.
The luxurious Peninsula Spa - its 18 treatment rooms and suites making it the biggest hotel spa in Bangkok - offers a deeply personalised spa experience, featuring some of Bangkok's best-skilled therapists. Located in a new three-storey Thai colonial-style building adjacent to the hotel's Fitness Centre, the 1,774 square metre spa is part of the 'Peninsula Wellness' programme, and draws upon Eastern and Western wellness and relaxation philosophies that emphasize a back-to-basics approach.
A stay at The Peninsula will undoubtedly enhance your experience of the Thai capital, and make it a memorable one. You'll be comfortable, spoiled and pampered. And that would explain also why the hotel has so many regular (and famous) guests who come back for more.
Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok
The hotel's modern western decor is enhanced by the beauty and fine craftsmanship of Thai decorative motifs and artwork, found from the lobby to every guestroom and suite. Plush and posh - yet, inviting and in a soothing east-meets-west style.
The 25-storey Shangri-La Wing (670 rooms) and smaller, more exclusive Krungthep Wing (129 rooms) encircle the lush gardens, and serve as a perfect backdrop to the resort-like pool areas. Palm trees, flowering bougainvillea, orchids and birds of paradise complete this perfect picture.
The almost quarter of a mile (402 meters) stretch along the Chao Phraya River gives the Shangri-La the longest river frontage of any inner-city hotel, while it's also the only hotel in the area situated so close to a BTS Skytrain station (Saphan Thaksin).
Getting around to major tourist and shopping attractions is a breeze; a complimentary boat shuttle service is available every half hour to Rivercity with its antiques and collectables, as well as a hospitality minibus that makes regular rounds to Silom's bustling nightlife scene, and a few other daytime routes. Or choose from tailboats, rivertaxis, tuk-tuks and taxis. If traveling in style is your thing, a limousine or helicopter is just a phonecall away.
Facilities and amenities are endless, matched only by the impressive list of awards and accolades the hotel and its restaurants have collected over the past 20 years. But, the secret of the Shangri-La's fine reputation goes far beyond the crystal chandeliers, marble features, world-class spa and sought-after awards that has made it host to several high profile events like the APEC Summit in 2003, the Asean Summit and Thailand's H.M. Queen Sirikit's annual Birthday Charity Ball. Service is key. And the incredible attention to detail.
The first thing that struck me about my Horizon Club suite is its spaciousness. The elegant decor is unpretentious and welcoming. As everywhere else in the hotel, exquisite flowers featured even in the bathroom. Not surprisingly, it takes a dedicated team of ten florists and more than two million baht per month (roughly USD 50,000) to bring the beauty of Thailand's flora into every corner and corridor of the hotel. Heck, even a rainforest 'wall' has been recreated in the lobby - complete with falling water.
The peaceful ambiance of the suite formed a stark contrast to activities on the river below; from barges burdened with heavy loads to tailboats and ferries transporting people about.The only priority at the time was to indicate the pillows of my choice on the 'Pillow Menu'.
The choices varied from anti-snore, bolster and flat feather to buckwheat and foam. And I believe the Shangri-La will soon be the first hotel chain in the world to introduce a 'Scent Menu' too. Guests will be able to choose from combinations of lemon, peppermint, ginger, geranium, orange, lavender, bergamot, rose, jasmine, rosewood, grapefruit and cinnamon to "uplift, balance and sooth" while they are having sweet dreams.
As night falls, the riverside area undergoes a metamorphosis. The sky turns red with clusters of pink hues, as buildings light up almost on cue. Why is it that nowhere else in Bangkok sunsets seem as spectacular and dramatic than at the riverside? It was time to get ready for a dinner cruise on The Horizon, the Shangri-La's luxury, two-deck boat, a fitting ending to a perfect day.
On its delightful two-hour cruise along the river, the Horizon passes many of the city's famous landmarks like the Temple of Dawn, The Grand Palace and Temple of the Reclining Buddha, historical buildings, monuments and local markets buzzing with activity.
The difficult part is to take in the sights while enjoying the scrumptious international and Thai buffet. My personal favorite was the snow fish, masterly prepared with a white wine and cream sauce, elevating my tastebuds to culinary heaven.
To make the most of a stay at this fine hotel, the Horizon Club with its spacious rooms and suites on the 23rd, 24th and 25th floors of the Shangri-La Wing offers the kind of exclusivity and privileges that meet the needs of the most discerning leisure or business traveler - for just a little extra.
From access to the Horizon Club Lounge with a breakfast buffet in the morning, soft drinks throughout the day, canap-s and drinks late afternoon, to an around-the-clock concierge, meeting rooms, late check-out (18:00), and an express check-in and check-out service.
The Horizon Club suite was more than a hotel room; it was an experience. Guest relations staff take service levels a notch higher than the already impeccable standards maintained throughout the hotel, which can overall be described as unobtrusive, swift, attentive, pleasant, helpful and sincere.
The moment you enter through the doors of CHI - The Spa at Shangri-La, you enter a different world. The spacious 1,000 square meter spa, inspired by the architectural and design principles of a Tibetan temple, is a sanctuary of tranquility that indulges all the senses.
Dramatic, subdued lighting accentuates feature walls finished in split-face stone and exquisite artworks and antiques sourced from the Himalayan region. The smell of fragrant incense and aromatic oils wafts through the air. Colours are rich and finishes are understated and simple. The ambiance is one of sacred indulgence.
The CHI Spa experience is based on the ancient healing traditions and philosophies of China and the Himalayas. 'Chi' represents the universal life force that governs well-being and vitality. To maintain good health, it is believed that chi must flow freely within the body.
All the spa treatments (currently there are more than 35 to choose from) and the exclusive product range have been designed on the Chinese philosophy of the five elements, in which metal, water, wood, fire and earth are in balance with the positive yang and negative yin energy within the body.
Each spa experience takes place in one of nine, spacious private suites, featuring a spa-within-a-spa concept, complete with an infinity bath, herbal steam and shower, relaxation lounge and changing, toilet and vanity areas. The Garden Suite, the largest in Bangkok, features a garden with an infinity bath set in a lotus pond. All treatment rooms have sweeping river views too, and the lighting changes as part of the therapy sequence.
Prior to and after the massage, Tibetan singing bowls are used to balance one's energy aurally. The bowls are made to 'sing' when struck or rubbed around the outside of the rim using a wooden stick which, at various speeds and force, create a sustained ringing sound. The harmonics of Tibetan singing bowls, bells and symbols have been used for centuries to assist with meditation and healing.
Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok
Since it was established on the resort-like banks of the historical Chao Phraya River in 1983, the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers has been piling up awards as a rare breed of hotel that goes far beyond providing a place to rest your head in style. Welcome to an equally rare and royal experience.
You'd never say that it's one of the oldest riverside hotels in Bangkok. Thanks to its unique Y-shape and ideal location on a bend in the river, the architect of the majestic 28-storey landmark property has kindly arranged that guests are spoiled with uninterrupted, panoramic views from every room.
The subtle fragrance and serenely elegant golden Main Lobby with its high ceiling and awe-inspiring 'Pra Kaew Morakot' Buddha image is simply the sensory welcome on arrival. Next up you're greeted by a 'Sheraton Ambassador', who makes you feel like it has been her single-most important task of the day.
The separate Group Lobby ensures that check-in goes smoothly all-round. If you're lucky enough to be a guest on the executive Towers floors, it's straight up to the 26th floor to take advantage of an extra degree of luxury and benefits like express check-in, amongst other fine heavenly indulgences. More about that later...
All 740 guestrooms - comprising 671 standard rooms, 67 speciality suites and two luxury suites - command charming views of Bangkok's Thonburi side and the famous River of Kings. The famous 'Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed' - a multi-layered, lavishly plush custom-designed bed is a unique feature throughout. Topped with four sumptuous feather down and hypoallergenic pillows, crisp cotton sheets, and a signature cosy fleece blanket and duvet, sweet dreams are a given.
Deluxe Rooms - with their elegant Thai-style design, utilising natural materials like teakwood and silk, combined with traditional motifs - seem much bigger than 36 square metres, thanks to above-average high ceilings. Even more spacious are the Junior Suites (55 square metres) and Executive Suites (70 square metres). The Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is also one of the few Bangkok hotels that offer special accommodation for disabled guests.
Go ahead and tick each and every requirement on your wish list for the ultimate in hotel room comfort and convenience - from Internet access to the exquisite Ashford & Hall toiletries in the marbled sanctuary of the luxurious bathroom. The solitary, exotic orchid in the room - a fitting choice - appears to be the final stamp of approval.
The Towers Executive Floors and Lounge is a 'hotel within a hotel' concept that offers little extras that are ideal for discerning and business travellers. The Towers Lounge is perfectly suited to getting some necessary business out of the way, or indulging in pure relaxation; a place to enjoy spectacular views while having breakfast, tea and coffee throughout the day, or evening cocktails and canap-s - all complimentary.
World news can be followed on a widescreen TV, and a choice of international papers and magazines are available. It also offers the latest business centre amenities like wireless broadband Internet access, computers, fax facilities, secretarial services and a board room. Big extras that are well worth forking out a little extra.
Deftly combining business and pleasure, the hotel has almost 7,400 square metres of function space that features the latest hi-tech digital audiovisual equipment, like the newly-renovated Royal Orchid Grand Ballroom with intelligent moving lights that allows preset lighting and colour control. Link@Sheraton on the first floor is designed to lure guests out of their rooms, with free wireless Internet access, PC work stations and leading international newspapers and magazines. From the same level there's also direct access to the Rivercity complex, renowned for arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles.
The scenario wouldn't be complete though without memorable dining experiences and a world-class spa... That's where the hotel's four award-winning restaurants, two bars and famous Mandara Spa come into play. Your taste buds are covered for traditional Royal Thai cuisine at Thara Thong, riverside dining at Thailand Tonight (BBQ buffet of Thai and international favourites, complete with a cultural show), a continental buffet (etc... On the River), or the delightful Giorgios, traditional Italian cuisine in a trendy, contemporary setting.
Snacks and drinks can also be enjoyed at the Terrace or Garden Pools, while Aqua Sala & Bar is just perfect for sunset cocktails. Later on in the evening, the Lobby Lounge provides a casual setting to sip on a martini while enjoying jazzy, live music.
The Royal Orchid Mandara Spa luxurious environment offers spa treatments that replicate the beauty, spirit, soul and cultural traditions of ancient times. A further R&R boost comes in the form of two outdoor swimming pools - the one a terrace pool, and the other a magnificent garden pool with Jacuzzi. Other facilities include a modern and well-equipped fitness centre, sauna, jogging track and tennis court.
To crown the 'royal experience', the under ten minutes it takes to reach Saphan Taksin Pier (with a Skytrain station) in the complimentary shuttle boat is a charming experience - and makes the rest of the city easy to explore. Many famous historical riverside attractions, Chinatown and the delightful Old City are easy to reach too.
Whether you're a business or leisure traveller, travelling alone, with children, or looking for a romantic and luxurious experience to spoil yourself, your only regret would be checking out. This is a hotel that exemplifies an elegant tradition with gracious service and a modern outlook.
he fi f o p ( igned to lure guests out of their rooms, with free wireless Internet access, PC work stations and leading international newspapers and magazines. From the same level there's also direct access to the Rivercity complex, renowned for arts, crafts, antiques and collectibles.
The scenario wouldn't be complete though without memorable dining experiences and a world-class spa... That's where the hotel's four award-winning restaurants, two bars and famous Mandara Spa come into play. Your taste buds are covered for traditional Royal Thai cuisine at Thara Thong, riverside dining at Thailand Tonight (BBQ buffet of Thai and international favourites, complete with a cultural show), a continental buffet (etc... On the River), or the delightful Giorgios, traditional Italian cuisine in a trendy, contemporary setting.
Snacks and drinks can also be enjoyed at the Terrace or Garden Pools, while Aqua Sala & Bar is just perfect for sunset cocktails. Later on in the evening, the Lobby Lounge provides a casual setting to sip on a martini while enjoying jazzy, live music.
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