The primary time I visited Bangkok was ten years in the past, originally of my twenties. Now, a complete decade later, the town has modified ten fold (and I’m glad to report, so have I). Again then, I had solely visited a handful of nations. Thai tradition, meals and hospitality was fully new to me, and it wasn’t troublesome to fall head over heels for this nation. So to return ten years later, I used to be desperate to see how Bangkok had modified and the way I had too. For this keep I checked in to the 4 Seasons Bangkok, a newly opened 5 star resort positioned on the Chao Phraya River.
An Oasis in Bangkok
I’ll begin by stating the plain: the 4 Seasons Chao Phraya river is a whole oasis hiding behind the steep partitions, inside which you’ll really feel a world away from bustling Bangkok. So for those who’re something like me and love the thought of cities greater than the busy crowds themselves (significantly after the final couple of years), that is the right resort to place your self for a couple of days of rest.
When planning our journey to Thailand, I realised I used to be extra wanting ahead to the secluded resorts within the countryside or sitting poolside in our non-public villa in Koh Samui. However by the tip of our journey, I had fallen in love with Bangkok once more, with the 4 Seasons Bangkok being a core motive for this renewed love affair.
The resort is quietly positioned on the Chao Phraya river, which runs by way of the guts of Bangkok. This gave us all of the extra motive to benefit from the river and use it as a method of transport, relatively than getting caught in visitors jams on the busy streets (although an compulsory tuktuk trip or two was in fact loved!)
Across the Resort: My Highlights
As a lot of you’ll already know, I’ve had my justifiable share of resort stays through the years. As somebody who has made a profession out of staying in (and reviewing) 5 star motels, I can truthfully say this resort is on the forefront of the path I consider luxurious motels are going within the close to future. Put merely, the 4 Seasons Chao Phraya River is a whole oasis. There are limitless hidden nooks to find, loads of inexperienced areas and an abundance of ammenities at your fingertips. Throughout our keep we loved each day buffet breakfast, Thai boxing lessons, flying yoga, and a string of European eating places with award successful cooks.
Eating on the 4 Seasons Bangkok
As is often the case in Bangkok, the resort hosts an abundance of world class eating places. Meals is a central focus for the resort, with greater than sufficient decisions to maintain you from leaving the resort! In fact there are a lot of nice eating places and bars to discover exterior of the resort, however for those who fancy an evening in, listed below are my high decisions throughout the resort.
Riva del Fiume – My best choice for eating within the resort, particularly for a standout buffet breakfast! I’m not over exaggerating after I say this was among the best buffet breakfasts I’ve loved in my lifetime.
Brasserie Palmier – An important dinner choice for positive French fare. The cocktails are scrumptious, too.
BKK Social Membership – An award-winning bar with a thoughts boggling cocktail menu. The bar snacks menu can also be unimaginable, so make sure you arrive hungry.
Cafe Madeleine – A stunning pastry store positioned on the river entrance. Go to near opening time within the morning for the entire choice (a few of their pastries are so well-liked they promote out each day!)
The main points
Visitor rooms vary from deluxe rooms to riverfront suites, with sweeping views of the Chao Phraya river. I stayed in an expensive Premiere river view room, which I might advocate for {couples} looking for one thing further particular.
E-book your stick with the 4 Seasons Bangkok immediately for one of the best charges.
