WALDORF ASTORIA BANGKOK
Located in one of Bangkok vibrant district, is this one of the BEST kept secret?
The Rooftop Pool Area
Its 32 degrees outside, humidity is on overdrive, and you’re sweltering in Bangkok heat! How about, a nice cold martini down by the rooftop pool and overlooking the stunning city of Bangkok. Sounds Perfect Right!
Well, Let me introduce you to one of Bangkok finest 5-star luxury hotel - THE WALDORF ASTORIA
HOW TO GET HERE:
Hotel Address - Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, 151 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From BKK (Suvarnabhumi Airport)
Taxi / Uber / Grab - 38 Minutes drive (Traffic-Jam may delay estimated time)
Skyrail and Walk - 43 Minutes (Cheapest option and recommended)
BTS Skytrain Options
The hotel is situated down at Ratchadamri Rd, it's a prime downtown location within roughly 11 minutes walk to the iconic Siam Square Shopping Center, or If you just can’t be bothered walking, It is only 1 train stop from the BTS Skytrain line to Siam Station. There are many entertainments, restaurants, bars and more shopping complex just around the corner from the Hotel.
At first glances, the hotel looks magnificent from the outside, you can smell fresh lavender perfume or some sort from a mile away before the entrance (Actually, not even kidding, not for the faint Noses!) (It smell amazing!)
Ground Floor Lobby
Okay, enough with the Hotel perfume! Let me show you the Ground Floor Lobby - It is huge down here, I mean there are at least a couple dozen couches and tables to accommodates large groups. (This is not where you check-in by the way… We will get to that part next) There are more doors lead to more couches and tables, it is the perfect time to play hide and seek with the people you don’t want to meet. (Just Kidding!)
Ground Floor Lobby
There is a splendid restaurant by the name of “Front Room” at the Ground Floor Lobby that specialized in serving Thai cuisine with a Nordic Twist! Make sure you check them out!
Reception Area (Check-In)
On to the 16th floor, we finally arrived at the Reception Area. You get an amazing view of the park and BTS Skyrail right across from the Hotel. The reception is painted with marble floors and pillars, which makes you feel like a million dollars while Checking-In.
And on the same floor, The Brasserie is the restaurant where you would have your breakfast in the morning! (Free breakfast for Gold and Diamond Hilton Honors Members) Or you could easily make a purchase for morning breakfast via reception. It’s worth it! Let me tell you why….
Signature Eggs - Black Truffle and Chilli Pork Floss
Fresh Smoothies & Juices! Barista Made Coffees! Wide Tea Selections! Also, HEY EGG LOVERS! GUESS WHAT!? You get 3 different Omelets choices, 3 different Signature Eggs and any eggs cooked to your preferences! Ladies and Gentlemen, the Black Truffle Eggs is a MUST TRY! It is rich in taste and texture, 100% RECOMMENDED IT! (QUICK AMAZING TIP DOWN BELOW!)
You get a wide variety of breakfast option down at The Brasserie which includes a Western cuisine, Asian cuisine, Fresh baked pastries, yogurts & Bircher Muesli, Meat Station, and FRET NOT my vegan friends! There is a wide variety of DIY Salad at the Salad bar!
KING DELUXE ROOM
Enough with the Yummy Foods! Let's check out the room! We got the King Deluxe Room right on the 7th floor. The room was spacious, and the King Bed was so comfy! You get a shower, a bathtub and a TV in the toilet! Oh, the coolest little gadget has got to be the Toilet! It is freaking cool! (Check out the video above to witness the magic!)
Rooftop Pool
Rooftop Pool during sunset
On to the rooftop pool - This has got to be one of the most spectacular pools I’ve ever witnessed! You get to enjoy the comfy couple sofa-bed, we stayed there for 6 hours just relaxing on the couches! There is a rooftop bar where you can order your drinks and cocktails from the bar staffs! Just indulge the breathtaking city view while you’re up there!
Rooftop Pool at Night
The Loft & Champagne Bar
Gin Martini & Bartender Specialty - Gin Surprise Cocktail
Finally! Did someone say COCKTAILS!? Up above the Hotel on the 56th floor lies one of the most stunning rooftop bars in Bangkok! Filled with rows of champagnes and wines in glass cases as you walked in towards the bar. (QUICK AMAZING TIP DOWN BELOW!) “Song - @Song_T (Instagram)” Our amazing bartender, filled with charisma and is highly skilled made a smooth Martini and whipped out a delicious bartender Specialty Cocktail. DID YOU KNOW -SONG had won the Regional Finals for Thailand in the Asia Hilton Bar Competition. So ask for him next time, if you would like some amazing cocktails!
Bartender - Song (Instagram: Song_T)
FINAL THOUGHTS
All the staffs at Waldorf Astoria are absolutely lovely, you are greeted and be treated so politely from the first step you walked into the Hotel, and all the way till the last moment you’ve checkout! They are genuine and sincere with their customer service!
Customer service: 10/10
The King Deluxe Room was nice and comfortable, however, the view of the tennis court and building sites was a little boring. It is worth getting a room facing the park at THE ROYAL SPORTS CLUB and the BTS SKYTRAIN side if possible.
Room: 8/10
The food was delicious, from breakfast and to dinner. It is a definite MUST! Everything is so fresh and splendid!
Food: 10/10
HUSH HUSH SECRET TIPS:
ROOM OPTIONS - If room selection is available (Hilton Gold & Diamond members), make sure you select the rooms which are facing directly at the park next to The Royal Bangkok Sports Club. It will definitely be a picture-perfect room!
BREAKFAST AT THE BRASSERIE - There is no order limit with the menu item, make sure you make the most out of the Smoothies and Signature Eggs! It is fresh and delicious!
If you’re visiting the Rooftop Bar - Make sure you ask the local host if you can visit the CHAMPAGNE ROOM right above the stairwell. Before you enter The CHAMPAGNE ROOM, it just looks like an ordinary wall outside, however with a push of a SECRET SWITCH by the Door Host- The Door would slide open into a HUGE BAR! It looks like a scene of a JAMES BOND MOVIE! The Champagne Rooms holds vintages bottles of Champagne and Wines! Definitely WORTH A VISIT!