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Reviews of The Sukhothai, Bangkok, Thailand
13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Review of The Sukhothai, by The TI Review Team
By TI Reviewers Sophie Corry and Dave Russell:
The Sukhothai, perfectly located in the heart of Bangkok's commerce and banking district, is a serene respite for the business traveller. Atmosphere here is key. Displaced from the hum of South Sathorn road by a sweeping drive, and spread over an amazing six acres, The Sukhothai offers a tranquil paradise in the city.
Think old-world temple meets contemporary luxury. The grand architecture, colonnades, waterways, gardens and sculptures evoke the golden age of the hotel's namesake - Thailand's ancient Sukhothai kingdom. The building itself is impressively palatial. Towering pillars line the reception, lobby and salon. A large reflection pool, set with Buddhist-inspired stupas, is surrounded on all sides by glass and can be viewed from multiple points in the hotel. A jigsaw of lotus ponds and lawn tessellate to make up the private courtyard.
The Sukhothai designers have used the best natural materials to create this sanctuary. Marble and bronze are softened by sculptured plant installations, teakwood and silk. When coupled with the exceptionally presented staff (whose uniforms are the creation of the fashion designer to H.M. Queen Sirikit of Thailand), The Sukhothai can definitely fight for the title of best hotel in Bangkok.
Travel and Leisure (USA) named The Sukhothai's celebrated Thai restaurant Celadon, "Best Restaurant in Bangkok" in 2009. The excitement doesn't end there. Catch visiting Michelan Star chefs such as Edouard Loubet at La Scala, the choice for Italian. Or, for a sweet tooth, the Salon, next to the main lobby, offers an afternoon Chocolate Buffet every Fri-Sun, the creation of Laurent Claude Ganguillet (Swiss pastry chef extraordinaire).
Come for the food but stay for the Spa. In otherwise masculine surroundings, The Sukhothai's garden Spa Botanica has a feminine luxuriousness - light stones, softwood floors and Jim Thompson silks. Also on offer, an enormous health suite: Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, whirlpool, flood-lit tennis court, air conditioned squash court and a 25m infinity pool.
If you are staying for work rather than pleasure the Sukhothai once again delivers, boasting two floors dedicated to business. Meeting rooms offer panoramic views of Bangkok and natural daylight. And, at the end of the day, if something stronger than iced tea takes your fancy, why not check out the Zuk Bar.
The Sukhothai has 210 rooms, every one brimming with comfort and style. Pre-order your pillow from an extensive menu that reads like a wine list and add lavender to help you sleep. Not that you'll need it - the beds are huge and dressed with invitingly crisp white sheets and silk cushions.
The walk-in bathroom with mirror-lined walls, is worthy of equal merit. With the shower and loo in separate enclosures, the bath takes pride of place as the main feature. Luxury toiletries and the welcome addition of a hair dryer complete the experience. And let's not forget the mini bar (not a miniature in sight).
From the interior design to the fabulous food, The Sukhothai is definitely a holistic experience exclusively for grown-ups.
Review of The Sukhothai, by Daniel Scott
The Sukhothai is a challenger for the title of Bangkok's best luxury hotel, well-placed for business travellers as it is situated near the main business district. The Sukhothai's low-level design sets it apart, creating a sense of space, light and somewhat amazingly, given the surrounding city's smog and noise, of airiness and tranquility. Staying at this luxury hotel feels like being in a landscaped Oriental garden, with traditional Thai statuary dispersed around, and the overall effect calms jangled nerves.
The facilities
The luxury hotel grounds are distinguished by water everywhere, collecting in reflection pools that mirror the white walls of the main building and the pavilion outhouses. Total relaxation is achieved through the tranquil spa with full treatments and jacuzzi. The huge infinity pool with a lively poolside bar will wake you up a bit.
There are six restaurants and bars to choose from at this luxury hotel, but the delicious Celadon restaurant, with its offbeat Asian fusion menu, is possibly the best. As well as this, the Sukhothai's well-equipped business centre and thirteen conference rooms keep its high-rolling guests working without a hitch.
The rooms
This luxury hotel's 210 air-conditioned guest rooms are calm, attractive and well equipped for the modern traveller. There is a sense of sensual simplicity here, with the Sukhothai's rooms predominated by Thai silk and mirrors to increase the feeling of space.
As well as views of the pool and garden, guests enjoy access to high-speed internet, widescreen TVs and state-of-the-art sound systems. The bathrooms are teak-floored, with separate bath/showers.
Review of Sukhothai, by Caroline Major
The staff skirt nervously on the edge of The Sukhothai luxury hotel's hip-ness. The famous Thai hospitality and openness is masked by the surrounds. The girls, flitting like sparrows, seem nervous to smile too broadly or engage in a warm conversation lest they ruin their composure.
The rooms
With teak wood floors, and wall paneling shot with green olive infused, gunmetal grey Thai silk, the ambiance in lthe uxury hotel The Sukhothai is pure sex. If you love texture, revel in the corrugated bed covers, linen bathrobes, and the feeling of porous, chunky local stone and plush carpets underfoot, you'll appreciate this luxury hotel. Add dim boudoir lighting, and the rooms are perfect for a romantic escape in not so romantic Bangkok.
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