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The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. Slick Decor With a Personal Touch
Right from the moment my husband and I stepped in the lobby of The Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok, we knew we were going to have a great time here. But it wasn't until we finally wondered through the gift shop of the hotel and found a CD featuring the music of Kamala Sukosol, one of the ladies behind this incredible hotel, that we realized this place had more soul than most.
The location
The Sukosol is situated in downtown Bangkok, just a stone's throw from the Airport Rail Link and the Skytrain. Bangkok is a busy and chaotic city, and moving around in a cab can be tricky and take a long time. But we found the Skytrain to be an efficient and very comfortable way to explore the city and having a station nearby the hotel was definitely a plus, especially as there aren't any tourist attractions in the vicinity of The Sukosol (except for a colorful street market). Of course, the restaurants were not an issue, plus the hotel itself has a its share of Japanese, Thai, Chinese, Italian and International restaurants.
The Room
We stayed in one of the Siam Deluxe rooms (the hotel itself was called Siam City Hotel before 2012). The room was pretty elegant, combining red and green details, an LCD TV, free internet and a work desk. A platter of fruits and fresh cut flowers were waiting for us upon arrival on the coffee table and we really enjoyed the comfy bed.
The common areas
The common areas were beautifully decorated, with lots of Thai influences and details, combined with a dash of modern. I loved the slick decor, and the way they played with space by adding huge mirrors and the glass cupboards filled with antiques. At one point I even had the feeling we were walking the halls of a museum instead of a hotel.
The rooftop swimming pool was being watched over by some gorgeous Thai sculptures. And just by the pool there was the gym and the spa.
The Sapphire Bar was however my favorite place in the whole hotel, due to its amazing decor, with tall backrest chairs, soft colors and a stunning ceiling covered with mirrors (see the first picture). It also offered some delicious cocktails and tapas accompanied by jazz music.
Breakfast
Every morning we had breakfast in one of the most delightful settings. There were gorgeous lotus flowers on each table, and I couldn't stop noticing just how beautifully they had folded the petals of each flower. Though, to be honest, I was pretty upset when they started gathering the flowers from the table a quarter of an hour before breakfast time was over. We never woke up early to come down to breakfast. In fact we used to arrive 30 minutes before closing time, and I really enjoyed looking at those flowers, so I didn't see with good eyes them taking the lotus flowers from our table while we were still eating. I bit more courtesy should have been in place.
The dishes were a combination of Western and Eastern delicacies, from exotic fruits, to bakery products and rice dishes, plus a chef was available at the guests discretion to cook fresh dishes right in front of you.
What stood out here also was the innovative and unique decor. The Sukosol is a luxury hotel and it really shows. Plus the design is very personal.
Conclusion
The Sukosol is a nice hotel, a combination between a family run boutique hotel and a hotel chain. It really looks great, it's clean and it features a strong personality. And it's obvious from the first glance that the people behind it are a family of artists and businessmen with tradition.
We were guests at The Sukosol, but all opinions are our own.
- Cabochon Hotel, Bangkok. Elegant And Luxurious
As the taxi stopped in front of Cabochon Hotel in Bangkok, my husband and I were greeted by a friendly face. We were graciously welcomed in, and before we knew it, we were being served cold coconut drinks. Now just because I was asked quite a few times...
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As my husband and I arrived at Kyoto Train Station by Shinkansen from Osaka, a representative of Hotel Granvia Kyoto was already awaiting for us on the platform, as part of the 'meet and greet' service the hotel provides. The man immediately took...
- Myhregaarden Hotel, Stavanger. A Very Romantic Boutique Hotel
By the time our train arrived in Stavanger it was almost 11PM and we were tired. Nevertheless, some reminiscences of the midnight sun could be seen on the sky even at the end of July, wrapping the city in a charming atmosphere.We took out the...
- Hotel Orgryte, Gothenburg. Spacious & Welcoming
A few weeks ago, during our visit to Gothenburg, we spent the night at Hotel Orgryte, a family-owned, very comfortable hotel with friendly staff. Location Hotel Orgryte is situated in a very quiet residential area, relatively close to...
- Hotel Premium, Bratislava. Quiet And Relaxing Atmosphere
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