Thailand is known as the land of a thousand smiles, and nowhere is that more evident than Bangkok. From the vendors at the floating market to the expert Thai therapists at the luxurious spas and the waiters at the five-star restaurants, the famous Thai hospitality can be found throughout this energetic city.
The Sukhothai
Hotel (800-223-6800), a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is in
the heart of
A signature design element is the extra large bathroom—complete with Jacuzzi bathtub, separate shower, double sinks and changing area.
Recommend the Deluxe Suites for families; the corner suites offer the best views and are the most spacious. For high-end travelers, look no further than the Sukhothai Suite, which has hosted movie stars and diplomats and features a baby grand piano, full kitchen, study, bedroom with spacious dressing room and grand bathroom. This suite occupies the top floor of the main building and commands sweeping views of the gardens and the city skyline. More Bangkok Tips
Amenities of the hotel include a 25-meter infinity-edge pool, a full-size health club, tennis courts and spa facilities including Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.
A must for food connoisseurs is the wonderful Thai restaurant, Celadon. The variety of curries, coconut-milk dishes and Thai stir-fry specialties are all served in the most tranquil setting—amid a beautiful pond filled with lilies and lotus flowers. The hotel's bar overlooks the beautiful courtyard garden.
What makes the hotel so unique is its landscape and setting.
Its six acres are an oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle that is
The resort pays 10 percent commission. The agent liaison is Wichai C. Mac ([email protected]), the assistant director of sales and marketing.
For amazing views of the
Located on the top floors of the hotel and decorated with traditional and contemporary Asian artwork, the suite features a personal outdoor Jacuzzi surrounded by teak furniture and a terrace, two bedrooms, a formal living room and dining room, plus a private study.
The hotel offers six different dining options, including the
Mei Jiang, a serene and elegant Cantonese restaurant with a resident Chinese
chef who has prepared banquets for royalty and heads of state. The Thiptara
restaurant is on the banks of the
Spa goers will love the new three-story 19,000-foot Thai colonial-style Peninsula Spa by ESPA, which opened in December 2006. Featuring 14 treatment rooms and four suites, there is also a tea lounge and various relaxation rooms. Therapies layer European, Asian and ayurvedic philosophies for an all-encompassing holistic experience.
Book the Purva Karma Four Hand Synchronized Massage, a combination of multiple stretching and rolling movements with long deep strokes that begins with a tri-doshic herbal tea infusion and foot cleansing ritual. Polarity balancing and rock movements ground and destress and the mind switches off as two therapists work in synchronized harmony. Request Thai therapists Ti and Dom for any of the treatments. The spa director is Richard Williams ([email protected]).
The resort pays 10 percent commission. Agents can contact General Manager Charles L. Morris ([email protected]) for VIP bookings.