REVIEW OF THE MONTH
BANGKOK, THAILANDPark Hyatt Bangkok
WHY BANGKOK?
Apart from the fact that the city is retail nirvana and a taste-bud friendly
hub for some fantastic food, it also reverberates with cultural vibrancy.
Bangkok abounds with beautiful temples (or wáts), intrinsic to the Buddhist
culture ingrained in the city. Scale the city heights and hop from mall to
mall by walking through the skywalks, or hop on a colourful tuk-tuk to
traverse the buzzing streets by motor. The city is also renowned for its
endless nightlife opportunities, and is home to many a rooftop bar with
breathtaking views to accompany a glass of the finest spirit of your choice.WHY PARK HYATT BANGKOK?
A remarkable addition to the Bangkok skyline, the hotel is a tranquil oasis of
luxurious rooms that provides the perfect birds eye view of the bustling
capital city. With luxe rooms that will bowl you over with their sheer size,
the hotel delivers on the quality service that is signature of Park Hyatt
hospitality. A pool deck on level 9 features a 40-metre infinity pool
surrounded by sun loungers, cabanas, and terraced gardens while
overlooking sprawling views of the cityscape. The hotel is also conveniently
connected by skywalk to the MRT, which makes touring the city that much
more convenient.WHAT’S MY ROOM LIKE?
Even the entry-level rooms are among the largest in the city, and the
floor-to-ceiling windows add to the magnificence of the room sizes. The
plush interiors greet you like a warm hug after a long day of shopping and
sightseeing. Luxurious bathrooms welcome you to soak in a warm and fuzzy
bath inside the bathtub, so bring along your favourite bath bombs. Some
rooms come with the additional experience of a bathroom with a view, so
that you can enjoy the sun setting over the city skyline as you enjoy aFROM TOP LEFT The
Pool deck on level
9 features a 40m
outdoor saltwater pool
with dramatic views;
the standard room size
spans 48-63sqm of
space, ranking among
the largest in the cityWORDS: AKANKSHA NAIR. PHOTOGRAPHS: PARK HYATT BANGKOKluxurious soak from your hotel room. The Presidential
Suite on level 33 sits at a very literal pinnacle of luxury,
and includes an outdoor terrace, gym, spa-treatment
room, steam room, whirlpool, plunge pool, kitchenette
and private host.WHAT AM I EATING?
After a long day of sightseeing, guests can head to the
Penthouse Bar and Grill, a signature restaurant from the
hotel, spanning its 34th, 35th and 36th floors, with
panoramic views overlooking the busy Phloen Chit area.
Sophistication and quality subsists even at the lower levels,
for instance with the Living Room and Embassy Room
restaurants. Wake up to an appetising breakfast at The
Living Room restaurant, or sip your cocktails from the
outdoor terrace at The Bar near the lobby. If all this is not
enough, you’re just a quick elevator ride away from Central
Embassy under the hotel, featuring options such as the
Eating Deck at Open House, a selection of semi-service
restaurants offering various styles of food to create your
own custom meal.CENTRAL EMBASSY
The Central Embassy retail space just underneath the Park
Hyatt Bangkok property is yet another reason for you to
choose this property for your next trip to Bangkok. This
luxury mall makes for a retail destination that is home to
favourite brands, as well as a range of restaurants across
cuisines. The Open House Bookshop features a stunning
floor-to-ceiling display of books on level 6, where you can
find and purchase out-of-print and rare books as part of
their initiative to celebrate print culture. A collective living
space packed with books for purchase, an art tower, and a
range of quality eateries to choose from, Open House on
level 6 is a must visit. Enjoy a social cuppa at the co-
working space, and find like-minded friends in a hub that
inspires creativity.ART AND DESIGN
What stands out about the hotel is most certainly the
almost anticipatory nature of the design, concept and
hospitality. Spacious and elegant, the hotel invites you in
with intelligently designed spaces and spectacular artwork.
The exterior façade sits in an impressive coiled structure
clad in extruded aluminium tiles, creating a shimmering
moiré-like pattern, drawing on motifs and patterns from
traditional Thai architecture. Even the interiors include
stunning pieces of art, such as the Pagoda Mirage and
Naga installations by renowned Japanese artist Hirotoshi
Sawada, one among the many International and Thai
contributors to the hotel’s exquisite collection of artwork.WHAT’S THE DAMAGE
Prices for a stay at Park Hyatt Bangkok start at £217 a night
for a Park King Room and go up to £628 a night for the Park
Executive Suite.
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