The primary time I visited Bangkok was ten years in the past, in the beginning of my twenties. Now, a whole decade later, town has modified ten fold (and I’m pleased to report, so have I). Again then, I had solely visited a handful of nations. Thai tradition, meals and hospitality was fully new to me, and it wasn’t tough 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 4 Seasons Bangkok, a newly opened 5 star lodge positioned on the Chao Phraya River.
An Oasis in Bangkok
I’ll begin by stating the apparent: the 4 Seasons Chao Phraya river is a whole oasis hiding behind the steep partitions, inside which you’ll really feel a world away from bustling Bangkok. So for those who’re something like me and love the concept of cities greater than the busy crowds themselves (significantly after the final couple of years), that is the proper lodge to place your self for a number of days of leisure.
When planning our journey to Thailand, I realised I used to be extra wanting ahead to the secluded resorts within the countryside or sitting poolside in our non-public villa in Koh Samui. However by the tip of our journey, I had fallen in love with Bangkok once more, with the 4 Seasons Bangkok being a core purpose for this renewed love affair.
The lodge is quietly positioned on the Chao Phraya river, which runs by the guts of Bangkok. This gave us all of the extra purpose to benefit from the river and use it as a means of transport, slightly than getting caught in site visitors jams on the busy streets (although an compulsory tuktuk experience or two was after all loved!)
Across the Resort: My Highlights
As a lot of you’ll already know, I’ve had my justifiable share of lodge stays through the years. As somebody who has made a profession out of staying in (and reviewing) 5 star resorts, I can truthfully say this lodge is on the forefront of the route I consider luxurious resorts are going within the close to future. Put merely, the 4 Seasons Chao Phraya River is a whole oasis. There are infinite hidden nooks to find, loads of inexperienced areas and an abundance of ammenities at your fingertips. Throughout our keep we loved each day buffet breakfast, Thai boxing lessons, flying yoga, and a string of European eating places with award successful cooks.
Eating on the 4 Seasons Bangkok
As is often the case in Bangkok, the lodge hosts an abundance of world class eating places. Meals is a central focus for the lodge, with greater than sufficient selections to maintain you from leaving the lodge! After all there are a lot of nice eating places and bars to discover exterior of the lodge, however for those who fancy an evening in, listed here are my high selections throughout the lodge.
Riva del Fiume – My best choice for eating within the lodge, particularly for a standout buffet breakfast! I’m not over exaggerating once I say this was top-of-the-line buffet breakfasts I’ve loved in my lifetime.
Brasserie Palmier – An amazing dinner possibility for effective French fare. The cocktails are scrumptious, too.
BKK Social Membership – An award-winning bar with a thoughts boggling cocktail menu. The bar snacks menu can be unbelievable, so you’ll want to arrive hungry.
Cafe Madeleine – A beautiful pastry store positioned on the river entrance. Go to near opening time within the morning for the entire choice (a few of their pastries are so well-liked they promote out each day!)
The small print
Visitor 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 might suggest for {couples} in quest of one thing further particular.
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Disclaimer: I stayed at this property as a visitor of the 4 Seasons. All opinions and images are my very own and I actually can’t suggest this lodge sufficient! To this point, that is my favorite lodge keep in Bangkok.
