Series | Enjoying Travel Time: A Journey to Bangkok Vol. 1

Indulge Your Whims, Add a Touch of Luxury

Savoring Travel Time: A Journey to Bangkok

Everyone travels for different reasons. Some explore popular tourist spots, visit long-desired restaurants, or are captivated by beautiful scenery. All of these are perfectly valid pursuits. However, for the seasoned traveler who has seen it all, the true luxury lies in savoring the unhurried time that flows only when away from the everyday. A journey that can only be enjoyed by uncompromisingly pursuing one's desires. For such an experience, we recommend a trip to Bangkok, a city brimming with Asian hospitality. Enhance your accommodation and air travel with a touch of indulgence, and truly savor the hotel stay and the journey itself.

Now, let's embark on a journey to Bangkok to savor your travel time.

Composition & Text by MAKIGUCHI June

VOL. 1 TO STAY: MANDARIN ORIENTAL, BANGKOK

The moment you step out of the car from the airport, you are greeted with warm smiles and words. The 'Phuang Malai,' a traditional Thai flower garland handed to you, emanates the exquisite, sweet scent of jasmine. Embraced by this fragrance as you step through the entrance, you are instantly transported to another world.—.

The lobby is adorned with flowers in full bloom, filling your vision. Their gentle, exotic aroma. The colonial-style interiors that help melt away travel fatigue. These are merely the beginning of the 'Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok experience'—an oasis that has appeared in the heart of the city.

This renowned five-star hotel, where East meets West in Bangkok, has welcomed countless travelers to its riverside location for 140 years. With hospitality rooted in such a rich history, it promises not only relaxation akin to returning home but also the blissful escape of a premier resort, even to first-time visitors.

The service here is not rigid but organic. The abundance of flowers blooming throughout the property, the signature lemongrass scent, and the meticulous butler service catering to diverse guest needs are just a few of its remarkable features. In a world where the internet and transportation have shrunk distances, making everything seem increasingly similar, it is the accumulation of time and experience that allows for this hotel's unique, luxurious, and distinctive hospitality. While preserving this tradition, it offers a dreamlike, elegant travel experience.

Now, celebrating its 140th anniversary, the hotel has embraced new refinements. Comprising three wings, the Authors' Wing, which retains its original historic facade, and the adjacent Garden Wing have completed their renovations. The Authors' Wing now boasts the 'Grand Royal Suite,' Bangkok's most expansive presidential suite, offering panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River and the hotel's gardens. The Garden Wing features 12 spacious suites, all with balconies, providing an even more comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

Furthermore, as a pioneer in introducing spas to hotels, the spa menu continues to be refined. The Garden Wing now houses four new spa studios, including Bastian Gonzalez's podiatry salon, the first of its kind in Bangkok, and an esthetic salon exclusively using QMS Medicosmetics products, a brand honored as World's Best Spa Brand in 2015. These additions enhance the pleasures of your stay.

Of course, the nine world-class restaurants and bars also offer exquisite culinary journeys: 'The Riverside Terrace' for international cuisine with views of the Chao Phraya River, 'Le Normandie,' acclaimed as the finest French restaurant in the East, 'Sala Rim Naam' for authentic Thai cuisine accompanied by traditional Thai dance, and 'The Bamboo Bar,' a timeless haunt for global celebrities.

Enjoying afternoon tea at the refreshed 'Authors' Lounge,' which retains its historic charm, or participating in a cooking class led by a celebrity chef featured on television programs, allows you to elegantly savor Bangkok's allure without ever leaving the hotel.

A truly luxurious hotel, with its own distinct character, offers the joy of having traveled to a country simply by staying there. It would be a shame to merely stay. We encourage you to immerse yourself fully in the travel time and experience the essence of the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, a place beloved by celebrities worldwide.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
48 Oriental Avenue
Bangkok, 10500
Thailand
TEL:+66 (2) 659 9000
E-mail: mobkk-reservations@mohg.com
http://www.mandarinoriental.co.jp/bangkok/