Ah, what a pleasure to be back in Asia… This warm air that invades you as soon as you arrive in the landing bridge of your flight.
So here I am again for a somewhat convoluted itinerary.
Booking
I proceeded to book this hotel via the Marriott Bonvoy app, as I usually do. Nevertheless, this property was not our primary choice. We had initially booked at the Luxury Collection property on Sukhumvit…
But given the cold reception we received by e-mail, we decided to go to the more contemporary W Bangkok.
It will cost us about 120€ per night to spend Christmas in the tropics, a bargain!
Arrival
We arrive in the early afternoon at the hotel by Grab from Suvarnabhumi airport.
Our luggage is taken care of immediately by a porter and we proceed with the check-in formalities for 5 nights.
Our receptionist tells us that we have been upgraded to a beautiful Studio Suite, and escorts us to our room after confirming the Ambassador benefits, such as the included breakfast and the 20% discount in all restaurants, bars and spa.
The lobby is typically W, but with an extra touch of luxury often seen in Asia.
Small traditional references are present throughout the hotel.
Room
Our suite was located on one of the highest floors of the hotel, with a magnificent view of this teeming city that is Bangkok, which some people, including me, love, and some people hate…
As soon as you enter, you enter the office, lounge and bedroom, all located in the same (large) room.
A welcome gift has been left for us, and a small gift will be left each day. We loved the make-your-own cocktail after a busy day!
The bathroom is not a totally separate room but its location ensures maximum privacy. We love the bathtub with a view!
To finish, a video visit:
Hotel facilities
The hotel has everything you would expect from a 5-star hotel in Asia: a beautiful outdoor pool and a fully equipped spa.
Pool
The pool is located on the first floor of the property. It is always staffed with a lifeguard, who installs you on one of the available deckchairs. Finding a deckchair has never been complicated.
Gym
Next to the pool is the fitness room, with a coach available during the day. Again, no problem to find an equipment when you want it, despite the very high season in which we visited the hotel.
Spa
The spa is also located on the first floor but on the other side of the building. The welcome was perfect and we booked a 90 minute treatment each.
The treatment was perfect, and the 90 minutes passed very quickly. The wet zone is very pleasant, with sauna, hammam and jacuzzi, as well as a post-treatment relaxation area.
Catering
The hotel has several catering properties, including the famous House on Sathorn... But this is the only property we did not visit during our stay!
W Kitchen – Breakfast service
The main restaurant, located on the 2nd floor of the hotel, serves breakfast from 7am to 11am.
Be careful, this place can be very busy and we advise you not to arrive at the end of the service because it is the most crowded.
The service is nevertheless perfect, and room extensions are possible in the adjoining meeting rooms to avoid congestion.
The buffet is diverse and successful, with obviously an extensive Asian cuisine section, but also more classic options of very good quality.
W Kitchen – Lunch Service
Upon arrival at the hotel, we enjoyed a late lunch on the terrace of the W Kitchen. The burger ordered and totally customized was excellent.
Woo Bar
After a disappointing dinner out, we had a drink at the bar before going to bed. Excellent surprise, with interesting and very visual cocktails.
Departure
The departure formalities were fast, and we had a late check out before our departure for Siem Reap.
Bottom line
An excellent stay, too short… We will have to come back to enjoy it even more!