The magnificent Sukhothai Hotel is located in the heart of central Bangkok within the business district of Sathorn. Despite not having a lot around it besides international businesses and embassies, the hotel occupies a great vantage point for easy access to most of the sights and attractions that the city has to offer. For instance, the fascinating Suan Lum night bazaar is just a short walk away as is the new MRT Subway station at Lumpini Park, facilitating effortless jaunts around the city not to mention some pleasant park strolls. Also convenient, Bangkok International Airport is just 40 minuets away by Mercedes Sukhothai Hotel limousine.
Sukhothai Period meets refreshing Bangkok modernism, this traditional yet fully equipped Beaufort managed urban retreat, also an exclusive member of the Leading Hotels of the World stands as one of the most inviting hotels in the city. It’s hardly surprising that it has been the choice of resting ground for a colorful mix of the worlds superstars entering or performing in the Kingdom, including such a-list celebrities as Ricky Martin and Kate Moss.
A serene oasis in a legendary city, just entering the Sukhothai grounds provides a great indication of the hotels approach. Set well off the main road away from the rush and noise of the big city, guests are driven up a long driveway through juicy green landscaped gardens past traditionally designed Thai style buildings - a picture that truly reflects the charm of the ancient Sukhothai Period - a carefully blended pallet of architecture, open space and undisturbed peace - and one where in addition to traditional building design, classic Thai values are also maintained. After arriving at the hotels elegant entrance façade and receiving a warm and sincere Thai welcome, guests enter the reception only to be greeted by the graceful and civilized sounds of light chatter and acoustic classic guitar.
One is constantly reminded of the hotel theme, for everywhere one turns one is greeted with inspiration and imagination. From the elegant silk lined walls to the lustrous fabrics of the furniture, from the luxurious fittings to the thought provoking arts and antiquities thoughtfully distributed throughout, everything has been researched and executed with precision authenticity. However, the most obvious and prominent Sukhothai feature(s) distributed throughout the hotel are the numerous Chedis displayed in so many subtle places that if you didn’t pay attention, you would miss most of them. Light fittings, chair legs, table legs, upside down and the right side up, they are everywhere if you look closely. The hotel certainly doesn’t stop short with just fine furnishings and attention to detail. Guests can also look forward to elite Thai style hospitality and genuinely courteous service provided by staff that glide graciously around the hotel wearing nothing other than stunning Thai silks.