Conrad Hotel, Bangkok

When visiting the land of smiles, it is vital to choose your stay at a location that would not only maintain that smile, but amplify it. That is exactly what you would encounter at the Conrad Bangkok. Located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, ensuring that their guests experience luxury and comfort are the paramount goals of this hotel. Perfectly balancing elegance with innovation, you will be hard-pressed to be in want of anything. The estate boasts 391 rooms with 20 suites, so rest assured that you will find your perfect fit.

There is something for everyone – decadent dining for the food connoisseur, the city’s largest outdoor pool for the athlete, lush gardens for the biophile, and a sensational Spa for those who just want to be pampered. Just to serve as a reminder that you are indeed in Bangkok, the décor is inspired by the local culture, and you may revel in the unobstructed view of Bangkok’s skyline.

Once the time comes to venture out of this sanctuary, fret not, as the BTS (Bangkok’s mass transit system) is within easy reach. In fact, you may not even end up using this option as Bangkok’s major commercial centres and shopping malls are located a stone’s throw away. For instance, the Central Embassy and Central Chidlom is less than a kilometer away. Other shopping havens include the following:

• Gaysorn Plaza, 1.4 km away.
• Erawan Shrine, 1.4 km away.
• Central World, 1.7 km away.
• Siam Square, 2.1 km away.
• Siam Paragon, 2.2 km away.
• Siam Centre, 2.3 km away.
• Siam Discovery Centre, 2.5 km away.
• MBK Shopping Mall, 2.6 km away.
• The Emporium, 3.3 km away.

Tourist attractions are further away but still easily accessible. Some examples of the nearer sites include:

• Queen Sirikit Convention Centre, 4 km away.
• The Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaeo), 7.7 km away.
• Wat Pho (located next to the Grand Palace), 8.1 km away.
• Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn), 11 km away.

After a tiring day out on the town, you should make full use of your well-equipped room. Rooms come with Internet access, phone lines, a safe, a 42” LED TV with local and satellite channels, a safe, coffee and tea making facilities, universal pin plug sockets and aromatherapy bath materials. If multitasking is what you desire, you may even get some work done by requesting for a laptop, fax, or printer.

When the bittersweet time comes to zip up your wallets and say goodbye to this magnificent city, you will be glad that Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport is a mere 40-minute drive from the Conrad. So leave any hesitation at the door, and book your stay today!