MANDARIN ORIENTAL BANGKOK HAS BEEN VOTED 'BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD' SO MANY TIMES I DARE NOT ASK FOR THE LIST...IT RUNS INTO 17 PAGES!
Suffice to say it remains the Best Hotel in Observable Universe as The Sunday Times of United Kingdom, Britain's most prestigious newspaper has again voted Mandarin Oriental Bangkok 'Best Hotel Worldwide' in the latest compilation dated 6 October 2013!
It says " The place to stay in Bangkok for the past 137 years, this mouth-watering modern-meets-exotic hotel by the Chao Phraya river supplies a much-needed escape from the city chaos. The 9 restaurants and bars and spa with 40 treatments provide more reasons not to venture out."
The Sunday Times declares Le Manoir aux Quat-Saisons in Oxfordshire the best UK hotel and Hotel Arts in Barcelona, Spain the best European hotel.
But trust me, I have stayed at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok umpteen times and it remains the Best Hotel in Observable Universe.
Once, there were triplets manning the 3 lifts which floored me and how the lobby staff know my name within 60 minutes is beyond me and a mystery I have never solved. But certain magical things are best left alone.
‘DISCOVER
BANGKOK’ WITH BESPOKE CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FROM MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is
delighted to introduce its Discover
Bangkok package featuring luxurious
accommodation and an a la carte menu of carefully curated experiences in
one of the world’s most dynamic destinations.
Tailored
for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, the Discover Bangkok package offers guests an exciting collection of
culturally rich adventures ranging from a private tour of the city’s ancient
temples to an insider’s guide of Bangkok’s
eclectic art galleries.
“Many
of our guests tend to come to Bangkok for just a few nights because they wish
to fit in as many places as possible during their vacation. They are often anxious
about experiencing as much of Bangkok as possible,” says General Manager,
Amanda Hyndman. “The Discover Bangkok
package helps guests maximize their time and create an experience that best suits
their interests and preferences. This way, guests arrive with an itinerary in
place, hit the ground running and are more relaxed knowing the hotel has
everything already arranged for them.”
The Discover Bangkok package starts
from USD 1,350 and includes:
·
Two
nights accommodation
·
Round
trip BMW limousine airport transfers
·
One
of the following curated a la carte experiences
Cultural Journey: Includes some of Bangkok’s most iconic ‘must-sees’: Temple
of Dawn, Reclining Buddha and an exclusive, guided tour with the resident
curator of the Grand Palace’s Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. This journey
also includes dinner at the hotel’s Riverside Terrace restaurant and a
90-minute Thai massage at the hotel’s legendary Oriental Spa.
Heritage Journey: Features a private tour of the Vimanmek
Teak Mansion and the famed
Jim Thompson house followed by traditional afternoon tea in the hotel’s
colonial-style Authors’ Lounge. A Thai cuisine dinner at the hotel’s Sala Rim Naam
Thai restaurant and a 90-minute Thai massage at the hotel’s Oriental Spa is
also included.
Master Chef Journey: Immerse in the art of Thai cooking at the hotel’s
Thai Cooking School, Bangkok’s oldest cooking school, with Chef Narain and a private lesson that ends with
a Thai meal cooked by the class. The day finishes with the Oriental Spa’s 90-minute
Thai massage.
Culinary Journey: This culinary adventure begins with a morning visit
to the local market with Thai celebrity chef Chef Vichit Mukura. Guests will select
ingredients for dinner that evening at Vichit’s Chef’s Table, located in his custom-made
demonstration kitchen in the hotel’s Sala Rim Naam restaurant.
Floral Journey: Mandarin Oriental’s Floral Director leads a private
tour of Bangkok’s Flower Market with its intoxicating aromas and exotic
flowers, followed by a 90-minute step-by-step floral design class. A 90-minute Thai
massage at the Oriental Spa and a three-course set dinner at the hotel’s renowned
Lord Jim’s restaurant is also included.
Wellness & Spa Journey: Immerse in Thai wellness and meditation practices
with 90-minutes of yoga and guided mediation with the hotel’s yogic
healer. The session is followed by the Oriental Spa’s 90-minute Signature
Treatment that uses a customized blend of essential oils and hot herbal
compresses to massage the body into total relaxation. End the day with a set
dinner, Spa Cuisine menu at Lord Jim’s.
Artistic Journey: This is an exclusive ‘insider tour’ of some of
Bangkok’s most eclectic art galleries including P Tender Cool, Wrap Studio 54, the Lamont Gallery, Serindia and H
Gallery. End a busy day of gallery tours with the Oriental Spa’s 90-minute
Thai massage and a Cantonese dinner at the hotel’s art deco-style China
House.
The Discover
Bangkok package is based on two nights accommodation and double occupancy.
Additional nights, guests and/or an additional journey may be added at an additional
price. This package is based on availability and does not include tax and
service charges. The Discover Bangkok
package is available now through 30 September 2014. For more information, please
visit www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
or call +66 (2) 659 9000.
The world famous lobby at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok---big enough to impress but small enough so guests are not drowned!
My favourite suite---Heritage Author's Suite
The Normandie is the best French restaurant in Thailand and maybe SE Asia
Spectacular Thai classical dance at Sala Rim Naam restaurant
Riverside Terrace is where you watch the world sail by
Authors' Lounge is for afternoon tea and wedding photos!
This Deluxe Room really is a room with a view of the Menam Chao Phraya
This Spa Suite is really the ultimate in pampering
Built
in 1876 and ideally located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin
Oriental, Bangkok has been an
inspiration to a host of world-renowned writers from Joseph Conrad, Somerset
Maugham to Wilbur Smith and John Le Carre. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok boasts an
international reputation for splendid service, style and grace and facilities
including eight restaurants. The hotel’s private teakwood shuttle boats provide
daily access to the world famous Thai Cooking School, the hotel’s Thai
restaurant, the award-winning Oriental Spa and Health Centre located across the
River; as well as the nearest skytrain station (SaphanTaksin) and River City
Shopping Centre.
About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner
and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The
Group has grown from a well-respected Asian hotel company into a global brand
and now operates, or has under development, 45 hotels representing over 11,000
rooms in 26 countries, with 20 hotels in Asia, 11 in The Americas and 14 in
Europe, Middle East and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates or has
under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental connected to its
properties.
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