The joys of experiencing new Bangkok hotels whilst on business (and occasional pleasure) ...
Category: Best of
Traveler type: Culture, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Repeat visitors
Appeals to: Business travelers, Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Seniors, Active/adventure, Tourists
Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Tags: Bangkok, Hotels, Massages, Nightlife, Honeymoon, Fireworks, Singapore Airlines First/Raffles, Budgeting
1. The Peninsula, Bangkok
Quiet property. Perfect for business, and will always be an all-time sentimental favourite --- it's one of our BKK honeymoon hotels, along with the Oriental. (For the sake of your personal funds, stay away from some of those "jacuzzi" suites --- although, they are great fun.)
2. The Oriental, Bangkok
Very proper venue; perfect for entertaining conservative clients. And, not a bad place for a wedding ceremony, reception, and riverside fireworks --- fortunately, the weather cooperated. (But do beware of some of the hotel's rather special "4-figure," suites --- (my ever-frugal wife opted for such, as she "fancied the extra space and colour schemes.") ... (Be strong, gentlemen, be strong) ...
3. Four Seasons, Bangkok
If arriving late, most relaxing in-room massage treatments until 2 AM. Perfect pool for swimming laps, and the occasional, "people watching." Special place. Some of the staff can recite my exact room numbers from previous visits. (What else do they know.)
4. Shangri-La, Bangkok
"Serenity now," in the Krungthep Wing (and, if so desired, 24-hour, in-room massage treatments via the on-site, Maiden Massage). Sweet dreams.
5. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Back in my "bachelor BKK business travel days," this hotel was "party central." Phenomenal place. Great staff; lovely pool for relaxing with a loved one; drinks in "The Living Room," served by the most gorgeous and gracious waitresses, gliding by, in flowing, full-length, evening gowns ... centre of a certain universe, indeed...
6. Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
And, back in my days of frantically maintaining my precious platinum status with Starwood, I would do "the bounce" between the Sheraton Grande and the WGS, during the course of a business visit. (I have a bit more discretion, these days.) Will always remember the kind waitresses in the "executive lounge," and the fine in-room massage treatments. (And, not that many Starwood points required for a free night.)
7. Royal Orchid Sheraton, Bangkok
Another "pre-mrs. m" Starwood property special. Wonderful waitresses in the "lobby bar" and "executive lounge."
8. The Sukhothai, Bangkok
Now, this is a sweet little sleeper. Have stayed here solely for pleasure with mrs. m. (Promise.) Nice change of pace from the "high rises." We have savoured some quiet weekends at this property. (Not giving out "our" special suite.)
9. Banyan Tree, Bangkok
At times, this hotel comes close in spirit to my current favourite business travel hotel, the Tokyo Park Hyatt. (Sorry, but I'm not revealing my special suite and floor.)
10. La Residence, Bangkok
My one visit was purely for pleasure ... (highly recommend Suite 7 --- yes, all of us deserve at least one lost weekend) ...
11. Amari Airport Hotel, Bangkok
Will probably never stay here again (well, you never know), but when the "old" BKK was in full-swing, this hotel offered most memorable in-room massage treatments until 2 AM) ...
12. Singapore Airlines, Flights 2/1 (SIN-HKG-SFO-HKG-SIN), First/Raffles
Well, most certainly not a hotel, but one of my more frequent business routes (Raffles), and some of our SQ F honeymoon segments (using "miles," of course.) Have always slept well on these segments (and a few BKK-SIN-BKK SQ routes) ... sweet stays (and dreams) to you ...
... In this ever changing world, Singapore Girl, you're a great way to fly ...
Inspiration: Initial stay at the Regent (now, the Four Seasons) during my initial BKK business trip
No comments:
Post a Comment