Banyan Tree, Bangkok

Vertigo Grill

Celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year, Banyan Tree Bangkok still offers up excellent value in a comfortable and convenient setting, for both business and leisure visitors to Thailand’s bustling capital.

Spa Suite

Located in the central business district, next to the venerable Sukhothai and slick Metropolitan hotels, the hotel is 5-10 minutes  away from the nearest Skytrain station (essential when Bangkok traffic goes into its infamous gridlock at certain hours of the day), with easy access to shopping and sightseeing.

Banyan Tree’s expansive spa, is an oasis of calm, with 16 well appointed spa suites, an experienced team of excellent therapists, and an impressive treatment list.

Originally the hotel’s helicopter deck, the Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar on the 61^st storey is un-missable, where fine cuisine and wine accompany spectacular 360 degree city views.  The hotel also has five other restaurants ranging from Japanese, Chinese, Thai, as well as an elegant teak rice barge for dinner on the Chao Praya river.

Details:

Banyan Tree Bangkok

327 rooms and suites

Recommended room category: One and two bedroom suites, starting at £170 – £315/night.

21/100 South Sathon Road, Bangkok, Thailand

T:  +66 2 679 1200

E:  [email protected]

www.banyantree.com

2 Bedroom Suite

Bathroom

Spa Treatment Room

Spa Corridor

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