B
angkok. For hundreds of years,
it's been a city that has welcomed
curious travelers from around
the world, from the traders and
missionaries of old to 20th Century
writers seeking inspiration to modern
devotees of culture, architecture,
nightlife, shopping, and cuisine. And
despite the fact that its skyline has shot
upward and it has become one of the
world's most touristed cities, it remains
unapologetically its own. Each piece
of the city carries a unique story – a
reclaimed piece of Chinese porcelain
refigured into a temple wall, the echo
of the chant of Buddhist monks down
an otherwise quiet alleyway, the scent
of grilled pork skewers on a busy
boulevard, where the length of the
queue indicates the wait is worth it.Travelers seeking a tranquil oasis
amid the bustling Thai capital need
only look to the Park Hyatt Bangkok,
which recently celebrated the second
anniversary of its opening. HousedClockwise from this picture: Inside Penthouse
Bar + grill; the striking exterior of Park Hyatt
Bangkok; the hotel’s outdoor pool.Park Hyatt’s Bangkok
property offers ample
ways to relax in chic,
contemporary surrounds.HIGH
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which showcases notable artworks from
international and local artists.Given Bangkok's reputation as a global
food hub, it should be no surprise that
dining experiences are one of the Park's
main draws. Both guests and locals in the
know frequent the Penthouse Bar + Grill,
a collection of interconnected bars and
restaurants featuring some of Bangkok's
most enviable views. On the lowest level,
the Grill has earned accolades from
Bangkok's notoriously fickle and choosy
dining public by focusing on prime meats
and sustainable seafood, and serving
classic menu items with panache. One
floor up, the Cocktail Bar has made a
name for itself with impeccable drink
craftsmanship, whether in developing
progressive cocktail concepts, or in
practicing the timeless art of stirring a
classic dry martini, to the beats of their
resident DJs. Next door, the Whisky
Room offers a speakeasy atmosphere,
the ideal setting for a late-night single
malt or snifter of cognac. Or to take full
advantage of city living in the tropics,
head up to the Rooftop Terrace on level
36, ideal for sunset or nighttime views
across the other City of Angels with a
craft cocktail in hand.For more information, visit
bangkok.park.hyatt.cominside a striking, curvilinear tower that
rises over the Central Embassy mall in
one of the city's best-known shopping
districts and connected to the Phloenchit
BTS Skytrain station, the hotel has
garnered a reputation for a personal level
of care and service. After a day spent
exploring the narrow lanes of Chinatown
or an evening at one of the city's
renowned nightclubs, guests can look
forward to relaxing in spacious, airy hotel
rooms, each combining clean, modern
lines with artwork and finishes influenced
by traditional Thai craft, with floor-to-
ceiling windows and spa–like bathrooms.
Downstairs, guests can swim up to the
horizon in an infinity pool fringed by lush
greenery, and keep wellness in mind
with a spa and 24-hour fitness center.
Go on a self-guided tour with the hotel’s
art guide on tablet around the hotelADVERTISEMENT