There’s much to be said about travelling to far-off lands as part of a much-anticipated holiday trip. The fly-away holiday has so much to offer, from the excitement of seeing new sights and hearing foreign languages, to the intrigue of sampling exotic cuisines.
And who doesn’t relish the thrill of filling out visa and travel insurance forms, packing for a variety of unknown weather conditions and meeting new people while lingering in serpentine immigration queues - not to mention those scenic, hours-long airport transfers.
For those who wish to tweak the leisure get-away equation to all but eliminate time-eating formalities and travel while still enjoying that pampering splendour, exotic vibe and sense of ‘escape’, Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok has the perfect solution: [stay + vacation = stay-cation]
One only need do the math to realise the dividend of making Bangkok-hometown the holiday destination of choice, namely, more of that precious leave-time to spend surrendered to the seductive caress of carefree holiday bliss - sans the aggravation and inherent uncertainties of multi-modal, cross border travel.
With its convenient lower Sukhumvit Road location, Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok is so downtown, many readers likely pass right by the understatedly grand edifice on a regular basis. But don’t let the familiarity fool you - this stately palace of pamper hits all the right notes for a uniquely soul-soothing, in-town leisure experience, far removed from its urban hustle-bustle surrounds.
Each of the 345 Luxury-, Luxury Club rooms and Suites are stylishly appointed and comfort-designed to provide a hits-the-mark balance of practicality and refined elegance, with a wealth of thoughtful details and meticulous touches that afford all the comforts of home… plus amenities aplenty.
Standard-class Luxury room appointments include complete in-room entertainment system with flat screen TV, rain shower and extra-large bath. Alternately, stay-cationers with a penchant for exclusivity can opt for the hotel’s Luxury Club Millesime rooms, with more space, sublime décor, premium Bose sound system and executive workstation. Along with the extra-tony digs, Club Millesime guests enjoy a number of enticing extras, including VIP check-in and access to the 31st floor Club Millesime lounge. Here in this rarefied realm of serene elegance, guests may relax in soft-leather comfort while enjoying ongoing dining services throughout the day, including a la carte breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapés.
And all guests are invited to explore the many culinary wonders served up daily at the property’s popular house dining venues.
For a deliciously uncommon buffet experience, Voila! is a virtual cornucopia of multicultural cuisines. Be it the tippy-top class top o’ the morning breakfast spread, dizzying-selection seafood feast, bountiful brunch or special holiday event, this standout nosh-spot is truly a nexus of world cuisine excellence. With hosts of roasts, glistening ice terraces of ocean fresh seafood, over-fresh pizzas plus a multitude of cuisines and rotating menu of dessert selections, Viola! is an international dining experience that truly lives up to its name.
And way upon on floor 32, L’Appart offers a dining and socialising experience unlike anywhere else in town, with the timelessly stylish décor motif simply dripping with classic French charm. Stepping through the door is a like a journey to another place and time: The layout is based on the classic Parisian apartment design (hence the restaurant’s name) common to the Belle Époque era popularly associated with posh tea rooms, La Vie En Rose and Coco Chanel. Guests may sit at the Chef’s table as Head Chef Nicolas Basset and his team prepare the evening’s culinary works of art, then retire to the Library Bar which, come evening time, becomes a humming hive of sophisticated soirees that exude a timeless bon vivant vibe.
If relaxation is a priority, Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok has just the ‘me-time’ solution. Their award winning in-house spa, Le SPA with L’Occitane Spa, was named “Best Luxury Hotel Spa in Thailand” at The World Luxury Spa Awards 2017 and 2016; “Best Luxury Hotel Spa” Country Finalist 2015; and, winner of “World Luxury Spa Award 2014”, while holding the distinction of being the first wellness retreat in Bangkok to combine French-Mediterranean spa philosophies with Thailand’s healing arts. Located on a dedicated health and wellbeing floor, the menu offers a full menu of classic spa treatments, including body scrubs, aromatherapy and facials, acupressure, bath rituals, among many others.
And when it comes to getting down to business, Sofitel’s new bespoke Magnifique Meetings service and facilities offers 15 meeting venues located on an integrated, multi-functional meetings floor, fully equipped with the latest multimedia and communications technology.
But most rewarding about the Sofitel Sukhumvit “stay-cation” experience are those facets of foreign travel which guests will not have to give up.
As a leading world hospitality brand, it’s no surprise that Sofitel Sukhmvit is a hot-spot destination for travellers from around the world. This is reflected in the hotel’s pan-cuisine dining, as well as in its staff of international personnel, which includes native-speaking hospitality professionals from France, Japan, China and Korea, along with Thai staff fluent in Arabic and Portuguese - truly a polyglot’s paradise!
Amid the rainbow of national origins, all Sofitel Sukhumvit staff exude the hospitality group’s signature warm sophistication, flawless professionalism and can-do service approach that makes every guest feel at once like a VIP visitor and member of an extended family.
Despite the otherworldly luxury and international ambience that defines this nexus of hospitality and refinement, there is nothing at all exotic about Sofitel Sukhumvit’s location - right on Sukhumvit Road in one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist districts, just steps from the BTS Sky Train’s bustling Asoke station.
SOFITEL SUKHUMVIT BANGKOK HOTEL
89 Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15. Tel. 02 126 9999. Email: h5213@sofitel.com, http://www.sofitel-bangkok-sukhumvit.com/.
