When looking for hotel accommodation most people are very price-driven in terms of making their choices. Five-star hotels in popular tourist hubs can easily make a spectacularly unimpressive dent in your credit card. Fortunately, there is always an exception to the rule, and Bangkok is it... The Thai capital statistically ranks among the most affordable cities worldwide when it comes to luxury hotels, while standards, amenities and service are also top-notch.
Along with Bangkok's oldest and possibly most famous luxury hotel, The Oriental, many other well-known international hotel brands have established properties in Bangkok over the years - the likes of Hilton, Sheraton, Hyatt, Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Conrad, Westin, The Peninsula, Marriott, Banyan Tree and InterContinental - and visitors are truly spoiled for choice.
Distinction and excellence sets them apart
Typically, five-star lodging is characterized by luxury appointments, superlative service, and the highest standards overall. Five-star hotels offer originality in architecture and interior design, high-grade materials and finishes in construction and décor, and special touches like fresh flowers in guestrooms, pillow menus and other impressive services tailor-made to ensure the utmost comfort of guests. These properties also maintain a high staff-to-guest ratio, gourmet dining, and 24-hour room service.
Everything you expect - and a whole lot of little extra's
Guestrooms offer ample space, picture-perfect views, the finest furnishings and décor, premium bedding, and luxury bath products. Room amenities generally include high-speed Internet access, CD and/or DVD players, while an on-site spa, top-notch fitness facilities, a hi-tech business centre with conference rooms, and a large outdoor pool are generally a given too. Some may even offer additional recreation facilities such as tennis courts and golf-course access. Overall, distinction is what sets them apart from the pack.
Knowing that you'd be well taken care of - wrapped in luxury - it's now just a question of selecting a five-star hotel in an area that would serve the purpose of your stay well. It's not everyday you get a chance to enjoy all this luxury at such affordable rates. Here at Bangkok.com we also have longstanding relationships with all the city's finest hotels, and are able to negotiate very competitive rates.
Five-star locations to boot
A good hotel would lose a lot of points if it isn't also positioned in a prime location that offers either views, attractions, and easy access to business districts, highways, shopping highlights, nightlife action and public transportation - or, ideally, a combination of all. As such, Bangkok's luxury palaces of pampering are located in popular areas like the Riverside, Sukhumvit Road, Silom, Sathorn, the Ratchaprasong intersection (Chidlom-Ploenchit), Langsuan Road and Wireless Road. Each of these areas has its own specific charms and unique character - it's merely a question of deciding which locale is perfect for you... |
