Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is an urban retreat set within lush, landscaped gardens, centrally located in the heart of the Ratchaprasong shopping and entertainment district facing the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, conveniently next to the BTS SkyTrain service for onward exploration of Bangkok and within walking distance of the city’s most exclusive malls. This property is opulently elegant with a whiff of the colonial about it, with a soaringly high frescoed ceiling, columned lobby complete with glittering chandeliers, elaborate floral arrangements and hand-painted Thai silk murals commanding instant attention. There are 354 serene, classically styled guest rooms and suites, set out over nine floors, each enjoying teak wood furnishings, Jim Thompson silk fabrics, traditional Thai artworks, wooden floors and white marble bathrooms for a timeless classic look. Room sizes are generous with entry level guest rooms sized at 42 square metres and suites sized up to 344 square metres for the premium Anantara Presidential Suite with a private entrance through the verdant gardens, a sitting room, a private massage suite and dining for up to 12 people. Glamorous and spacious, you would be in august company if you stayed here for the suite has been used by American Presidents Barack Obama and George W Bush no less. One of the most popular suites is the two-bedroom Jim Thompson Explorer Suite at 198 square metres of living space and featuring a design inspired by the silk legend. Overlooking the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, the teak furniture and furnishing fabrics have come from Jim Thompson, in a style reminiscent of a Thai summer house. All the suites and the Club rooms enjoy complimentary access to the Kasara Executive Lounge for a whole host of food and drink presentations and other services. For those who like floating accommodation, the resort also offers cruises along the Chao Phraya River aboard either the restored Loy River Song or Loy Dream vessels for gentle voyages to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya. 

A wide range of dining experiences are available at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel including wining and dining at Guilty Bangkok with its menu of Latin American delights, including spicy tacos and innovative cocktails; Aqua for sophisticated drinks around tropical fronds and a koi carp pool, to the backdrop of New Orleans Jazz or R ‘n B and Biscotti for Italian fine dining. There is also a Café Wolseley Bangkok pop up, an outpost of the famous Piccadilly venue; a designer steak restaurant Madison with brunch on Sundays; Shintaro for some traditional Japanese dining with a modern twist and the Spice Market for Thai classics. Mocha & Muffins is the place to head for, for a coffee and a pastry; The Lobby is the elegant choice for all day dining and Afternoon Tea whilst The Terrace, a poolside venue in the gardens serves a light Mediterranean and Thai menu with homemade ice-creams perfect for cooling off during the day. For relaxation, there is an Olympic-sized pool set with lush gardens, surrounded by loungers and parasols; a 24/7 fully equipped gym for keeping fit on the go complete with a range of fitness classes; squash courts for the energetic and the Anantara Spa for pampering within its seven treatments rooms including those for couples with a menu of Thai and Western treatments. Other wellness facilities include a yoga studio, male and female steam rooms and whirlpools with waterfalls. If you want to give your body a bit of a boost, head for the Vivid IV Drip Bar; have a coiffure at the Tara Salon or experience Truefill & Hill, an English traditional barbershop for perfect grooming. For little ones, there is a supervised Kids’ Club, children’s amenities and a mini playground. For adventures outside the property, there are several suggested excursions nearby; shopping at Ratchaprasong a few steps away or at the resort; a Spice Spoons Thai cuisine masterclass; a Manohra Cruise along the river and the upscale shopping arcade at Parichart Court, just off the lobby.