COMO Metropolitan Bangkok : A Contemporary and Oriental Hip Hotel

During my visit to Bangkok last month another hotel that I stayed at was the COMO Metropolitan hotel.

 

The COMO Metropolitan Bangkok combines contemporary design and Oriental interiors in a hip 5-star hotel. It is located at the South Sathorn Road in Bangkok which is a quiet side of the city as it is nearby embassy offices.

 

The pool at the COMO Metropolitan Bangkok

source: comohotels.com

 

At the lobby area of the hotel, wooden furniture and  selected Asian objects are featured.

 

The lobby area at COMO Metropolitan Bangkok

The hotel's lobby was undergoing renovation  during my visit.
New stone floors were installed on the half area which
replaced the wooden flooring.
 

Asian wooden decors which signify strong
culture are found at the lobby area

The lobby has apple computers  which guests
may use anytime

 

The hotel also has a nice 25-meter pool which also serves as a wonderful and relaxing view for guests who are dining at the hotel’s Nahm restaurant.  Nahm by Michelin-starred chef David Thompson serves authentic Thai cuisine and is included in the World’s Best 50 Restaurants 2016 list and Asia’s Best Restaurants 2016 list released by San Pellegrino.

 

The al fresco dining area at Nahm restaurant
located right in front of the pool

Each guest truly feels welcome at the hotel. One of the hotel's attentive staff even made an effort to provide a welcome drink while I was checking-in at the lobby,  guided me to my room and also asked if there are other things that I may need. Plus, guests are provided with a welcome fruit tray with a note from the General Manager and a Nespresso machine.

 

 

The spacious rooms are predominantly in black and white color tones. The bed is comfortable and the bathroom walls and flooring are made with Portuguese limestone.  .

 

 

I enjoyed my stay at the COMO Metropolitan Bangkok. Swimming in the beautiful 25-meter pool was really relaxing and joining a yoga class for a morning workout at the COMO Shambala Urban Escape Spa's wellness center was also a good experience too.

Overall, the COMO Metropolitan provides a wonderful experience for guests since the staff are well-trained, friendly and make an effort to provide guests with a pleasant experience at the hotel.

To know more about COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, you may visit their website: www.comohotels.com

COMO Metropolitan Bangkok Hotel

Outdoor art at the hotel's entrance area

 

The Sukhothai Bangkok: A Lovely Sanctuary in the City

I had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the beautifully designed The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel during my trip to Bangkok Thailand last month.

Located in the Sathorn area, where most embassies are found, it is not the usual hotel choice of travelers who associate Bangkok with just shopping and staying around the areas near the malls.

 

The Buddha pond at  
The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel

The Sukhothai Hotel is certainly one of the best places to stay if you enjoy going to destination places that are surrounded by beautiful gardens and if your preference is to spend time at a resort-like  and serene hotel that feels exclusive.

The Courtyard Garden

The relaxing view from my room at The Sukhothai
Bangkok hotel

The Sukhothai Bangkok was designed by Ed Tuttle, a well-known and prominent architect, whose portfolio includes the fantastic work he has done for the Aman resort properties. Unlike other high-rise five star hotels in Bangkok, the Sukhothai hotel remains quiet and not too crowded. It is a low-rise property with wide spaces surrounded by greenery and lily ponds. There are modern Thai style pavilions spread out within the property and wonderful Asian sculptures and elements in main areas. The mix of traditional and modern design adds to the visual elements that makes one feel the peaceful vibe at the hotel.  Furthermore, it only has 210 rooms but each one has a nice view. Considering that it has been opened for more than two decades, the quality of service remains high and the property is well-maintained.

Room  at The Sukhothai Bangkok

The  pool area at the Sukhothai Bangkok

The Spa Botanica entrance area at The Sukhothai Bangkok

It is one hotel where you can just relax and spend time enjoying the amenities. Plus, they also have Celadon, one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok that serves authentic Thai dishes.  The restaurant is quite relaxing since it is surrounded by a  pond filled with lilies.

The Celadon restaurant

The Sukhothai Bangkok's restaurant that serves
authentic Thai cuisine

Pad Thai

Pomelo salad with prawns



Coconut ice cream

During dinner time, they also provide some entertainment for guests since Thai dancers in traditional costumes can be seen dancing gracefully at Celadon.

Thai dancers perform at The Celadon
restaurant of The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel

The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel is certainly a lovely sanctuary in Bangkok where one can surely relax and have some quiet time.

Here is a link to the video from The Sukhothai Hotel's website showing the amenities at the hotel:  The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel video.

To know more about The Sukhothai Bangkok hotel, you can visit their website: www.sukhothai.com