The first time I visited Bangkok was ten years in the past, originally of my twenties. Now, a complete decade later, town has modified ten fold (and I’m glad to report, so have I). Back 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 wanting to see how Bangkok had modified and the way I had too. For this keep I checked in to the Four 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 Four Seasons Chao Phraya river is an entire oasis hiding behind the steep partitions, inside which you’ll really feel a world away from bustling Bangkok. So in case you’re something like me and love the concept of cities greater than the busy crowds themselves (notably after the final couple of years), that is the right resort to place your self for a number of days of leisure.
When planning our journey to Thailand, I realised I used to be extra trying ahead to the secluded resorts within the countryside or sitting poolside in our non-public villa in Koh Samui. But by the top of our journey, I had fallen in love with Bangkok once more, with the Four Seasons Bangkok being a core cause for this renewed love affair.
The resort is quietly positioned on the Chao Phraya river, which runs by the center of Bangkok. This gave us all of the extra cause to benefit from the river and use it as a manner of transport, relatively than getting caught in site visitors jams on the busy streets (although an compulsory tuktuk journey or two was in fact loved!)
Around the Resort: My Highlights
As lots 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 resorts, I can actually say this resort is on the forefront of the path I consider luxurious resorts are going within the close to future. Put merely, the Four Seasons Chao Phraya River is an entire oasis. There are infinite hidden nooks to find, loads of inexperienced areas and an abundance of ammenities at your fingertips. During our keep we loved day by day buffet breakfast, Thai boxing lessons, flying yoga, and a string of European eating places with award successful cooks.
Dining on the Four Seasons Bangkok
As is often the case in Bangkok, the resort hosts an abundance of world class eating places. Food is a central focus for the resort, with greater than sufficient selections to maintain you from leaving the resort! Of course there are various nice eating places and bars to discover exterior of the resort, however in case you fancy an evening in, listed here are my prime selections 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 the most effective buffet breakfasts I’ve loved in my lifetime.
Brasserie Palmier – An amazing dinner choice for wonderful French fare. The cocktails are scrumptious, too.
BKK Social Club – An award-winning bar with a thoughts boggling cocktail menu. The bar snacks menu can also be unbelievable, so you should definitely arrive hungry.
Cafe Madeleine – A beautiful pastry store positioned on the river entrance. Visit near opening time within the morning for the whole choice (a few of their pastries are so in style they promote out day by day!)
The particulars
Guest rooms vary from deluxe rooms to riverfront suites, with sweeping views of the Chao Phraya river. I stayed in an opulent Premiere river view room, which I’d suggest for {couples} in quest of one thing additional particular.
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Disclaimer: I stayed at this property as a visitor of the Four Seasons. All opinions and pictures are my very own and I really can’t suggest this resort sufficient! Thus far, that is my favorite resort keep in Bangkok.