Banyan Tree Bangkok
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21/100 South Sathon Road, Thai Wah Tower Bangkok, Thailand, 2-679-1200
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I made it to the 62nd floor in 12min 19sec!!! Pretty impressive I would have to add, considering I didn't train nor was I going to take this seriously... It was a very early start for me this morning...5:30am...and it's a Sunday...my only day of rest. But I was determined to do this "marathon" no matter what. And you all know me, I'm stubborn. Once I get an idea in my head, I will go for it...hmm...should I mention the lonely stroll on the glacier during a snow storm? No, let's not go there r...
Bangkok, Thailand ania23
jajaja. sois increibles. gracias, mil gracias por vuestros comentarios, no os podeis imaginar lo q me animan en estas horas de cansancio, lluvia y morrinya. a todos, de corazon. al turron: me saque el PADI en ko tao. alli mi buen amigo Tia (el daiver) me ensenyo la vida de los thais paralela a la movida "farang". cada noche pasaba algo inesperado, o conocia a laguien fascinante. solo flow el chico del backgamon, q llevaba uno siempre a cuestas, x todo el mundo buscando adversarios. gran filos...
Ton sai, Thailand carlost
After our class night, the night before we had to do it all again and pack the bags to head off to Bangkok. I booked a 5 star hotel in Bangkok to celebrate the engagment. Everything was all set to leave at 9am until the guy we book the tickets from came and told us that there was a problem with the buses in Chumphon and they weren't leaving till later. We thought thi was a bit suss, so we went to the place Sonya had booked and your man rang the catamaran company to see if there was any proble...
Bangkok, Thailand cianot
'It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new life for me (us), and I'm (we're) feeling good'*. The sunset looks different with a glowing Asian sun, the sounds of honking motos and tuk tuks, and the street scapes are unmistakeable: we're back in Cambodia. Phnom Penh is a part of the quickly disappearing, genuine Asia where prices are still exceptionally low, a more laid back rural atmosphere can be found and Buddhist monks in their flowing orange robes walk the streets to collect alms. Singapo...
Phnom Penh, Cambodia gregandtash
Finally! After three months of kicking my heels, hanging around foreign places & just generally waiting around, Bryonie finally arrived in Bangkok for a couple of weeks of sun, sea & .... I can't remember the other one! Anyway.... Bangkok's a particularly vibrant city & we could have done with a couple more days there, but I guess we'll just have to go back! That said, if you want to experience what Bangkok's like for about one tenth the price, buy a PS2 & Grand theft Auto: Vi...
Bangkok, Thailand icarver
Written by Nelly VFW Cafe Khorat was one of the US air bases during the Vietnam War. Supposely quite a few veterans decided to stay in Khorat after the war. Today, Khorat is a busy industrial town with bad traffic. We did not see many foreign tourists, the two Caucasians we saw around town were both unfriendly deranged looking men. We were not sure if they were veterans or not, but we were too scared to find out. We had breakfast at the VFW cafe right next to our hotel. The Lonely Planet guid...
Khorat, Thailand jessnel
Well well well we had been looking forward to this day for weeks whilst putting up with bamvoo huts and cold water showers! We were checking in to the Banyan Tree, ahhhhh! So got up and checked out of our pit....went and did some shopping hel finally got a phone that works but electricals werent as cheap as we thought! Got some more clothes to ram into our suitcases,hehe! After we had shopped out we got a taxi across the city and arrived at our rightful home....on the lap of luxury!! It looke...
Bangkok, Thailand katandhel
Hello everyone! Here I am, again, writing you from Chiang Mai, in the north of Thailand. The few days we spent in Bangkok were really nice, we got to see most of the important sites, the different 'wats' (temples), the river, the markets, and just walking through the neighbourhoods. The city is huge, there is so much to see and experience and it is impossible to do everything in just a few days. Still I feel I have quite a good impression of this megalopolis, its people, its flavours, its tem...
Chiang Mai, Thailand marc.krestin
Hello, With all our activities in Chiang Mai we only had one day left of Rob's holiday to try and see Bangkok. We decided to concentrate on a few of the main sights starting with the Grand Palace (although the King doesn't live there anymore) and the giant reclining buddha before taking a trip down the river to catch the sky train and head for Siam square (to finish Rob's christmas shopping and have lunch). The palace is very ornate and in particular the temple of the emerald buddha, although...
Bangkok, Thailand rhonamcd
Monday, October 30, 2006 Free Day in Bangkok Dear Readers: Today is the last day of the tour, and we purposely leave it completely free so that people can do whatever they desire. My morning and afternoon are taken up with blogging, repeat visits to the tailor, packing, and last-minute shopping at the vendor stalls on the street in front of the hotel. At 7:00pm we gather to celebrate the conclusion of the tour with a special meal at the top of the Banyan Tree Hotel. Everyone dresses in some o...
Bangkok, Thailand wareameyeHistorical Traveler Reviews of Banyan Tree Bangkok
Breathtaking
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff at the Banyan. The suite was very well equipped with good bathroom and working area and there is an IT troublshooter on hand 24 hours a day.
If you don't want to splash out on the Vertigo, the Saffron restaurant serves good Thai food and is high up so there are still fantastic views of Bangkok.
Don't miss the spa treatments. They may be pricey compared to most in the city but are well worth it for the expertise of staff and ambience of the treatment rooms.
Highly reccommended and the best 5 star I have found in Bangkok.
Blissful Banyan!
We did think maybe we were being extravagant spending $180 per night, when Bangkok hotels can be had for next to nothing, but have since decided this was a really good decision.
In the frenetic mayhem that is Bangkok, this Hotel is an oasis of calm. The staff, the facilites, and the surroundings are all superb.
We had upgraded to the Banyan club suite, complete with in suite check-in, complimentary drinks and snacks, and dry cleaning/laundry. The views from our 57th floor suite where amazing, and well worth the money (especially as £100 just about gets you a 2star hotel in London, Rome, Venice etc.) The sunken bath,and massive walk in shower were fantastic, as where the bathroom freebies (there is also a flat screen T.V in the bathroom!)
Try the sky deck pool and jacuzzi for fantastic views over the city, and towards the river.
One tip though, if you are thinking of visiting 'Vertigo' the Banyan trees
open air restaurant on the 61st floor, save yourself a small fortune and just have a cocktail in the bar instead. We were given this advice but ignored it. The restaurant service was too slow, and the food only average for the £120 bill (for 2 courses x 2 people) a fortune in Thailand. The city at night from here is a must see though.
Go around the corner to Anna's cafe instead for some authentic Thai food at about £15 for two!
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The airport pick up service is great, and cheap (B1500) by world standards. A warm welcome on arrival at the hotel, complete with flower garland, herbal drink and escort to the room.
My suite on the 57th floor was spacious and had a fabulous view of the city and Lumphini park. A quick complimentary shuttle ride to the Skytrain station, or a five minute walk to the Underground station.
The rooms and hallways have incense and essential oil burners. A lovely touch, and the scents are changed daily. Great amenities in room, and on turn down.
The club lounge is great, though the food was a little dull. Breakfast was pretty good. The view and service at the rooftop restaurant, Vertigo, were great. The food was ok, but certainly not the best I've had in Bangkok.
I had the Royal Banyan Spa treatment which was lovely.
I thoroughly recommend that you utilise the complimentary shopping companion sevice. Give them your list and they will escort you to the best places for each item. Invaluable in a city like Bangkok.
Overall a lovely hotel, with some of the most friendly and professional staff I've encountered. My only negative comment would be that the carpets and furnishings seemed a little tired. Other than that, a great stay at a far more competitive rate than the likes of the Oriental.
Enjoy - and relax!
Lovely Lovely Lovely
Bangkok is the place to be ..
Read the previous post! I had the same experience !
Thai not "merican luxury!!
Vertigo restaurant is superb, obviously you can get cheaper meals in Bangkok but please keep it in perspective. You can get a meal for £2 in Bangkok but you could get a meal for £5 London. You could pay £500 at a top restaurant in London, Vertigo is a top restaurant in Bangkok and you are more likely to pay £100 so relatively speaking it is still cheap. Both the views and the food are fantastic.
The previous review would scare anyone to death about going to Bangkok, bear in mind that you can get conned anywhere in the world and providing you keep your wits about you Bangkok is not any more dangerous than any other major city. The jewellery scam is one of the most well known scams and most tour operators warn you against it when you get your transfer from Bangkok airport. The Thai people in general are amongst the most friendly people you could wish to meet.
My advice to anyone who wants "American Luxury" or a city to be like they are in America is this, stay in America. In my opinion "Thai" luxury is 10 steps ahead of "American Luxury" anyway.
A taste of American luxury in Bangkok
By the way, travelers should be very cautious when touring Thailand. I dont mean that you will be robbed at gunpoint. The robbers in Bangkok will con you with a smile. They know when they see tourists that we have money. I was asking this man who was in some sort of uniform where the Pratunam market was. He had told me that the market was a long distance from here and that I should take a taxi. He asked a tuk tuk that happened to be nearby to take us there. The tuk tuk driver told us he knew a store where we could buy quality jewelry at a good price. So we decided to go. The driver waited outside the jewelry store for 45 minutes while we shopped. He seemed like he was happy to wait. After purchasing a necklace for my girl, we got back on the tuk tuk and he started asking us if he could take us to another store where we could purchase clothes. I told him to just take us to the Pratunam market. He then started begging us for a few minutes but I firmly told him no. He then proceeded to drop us off at what appeared to be the Pratunam market. The streets looked somewhat familiar. It turns out it was the Pratunam market where he dropped us off at. However, as we looked around we realized that it was just a few blocks from where we originally got on the tuk tuk. He had driven around the city to make it appear as though he had taken us a long way. The man in uniform who had told us that Pratunam was miles away was in on it from the beginning. This is what they do for a living. The man in uniform knew that people give more credibility if they are dressed in such a way. He initially acted as though the tuk tuk driver and he did not know each other but it was all planned from the beginning. They are a team, and they receive commission from the jewelry store as well. Do they feel bad about conning tourists? I dont think so, because they feel as though we are wealthy and they neeed to do what they got to do to survive.
Do you like being treated as a guest or a profit centre?
I think there are much better values in Bangkok such as my favorite, the sukhothai, located next door.
One of the best that we have experienced
We were not disappointed, the Hotel is located in an upmarket area, surrounded by several Embassies and very close to Patpong Road Night Market and the main shopping districts. You are made to feel welcome from the moment you get out of your cab by very friendly staff who present you with a small flower garland.
The rooms are magnificent and provide great views over Bangkok. If you can afford it, go for the Banyan Club deal which provides you with huge rooms on the upper floors and provides you with many extras like complimentary drinks and food in the Club Lounge where you also get a 10 minute neck massage and a great buffet breakfast. They also deliver to your room all the ingredients with instructions for a cleansing body scrub.
We considered the Banyan Tree to be great value for a top quality hotel that oozes class and is serious about providing a great experience for its guests.
The only downside was, we only had one night.
Top of the World
It may be considered an expensive dinner by Bangkok standards, but they throw the view in for free, so a bargain in reality.
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It is wonderfully romantic, at least have a cocktail.
Superb hotel - beware of the roof top restaurant
As we'd travelled to other parts of Thailand before spoiling ourselves at the Banyan Tree we thought we'd try the Vertigo restaurant on the roof - it is aptly named as it is open air and is on the 61st Floor - again the views are amazing (especially after sunset). Having been used to paying about 500 to 600 baht for a meal for 2 with drinks, we thought we'd treat ourselves, gave the starters a miss and went for the main course. We each had a steak, unfortunately, as it was night-time we couldn't actually see what we were eating, the meat was very fatty and the side orders weren't up to much. We had a bottle of wine and a couple of drinks - no dessert - and it came to 6000 baht !! Eat somewhere else in town.
However, don't dismiss the idea all together as there is an open air bar (the Moon Bar i think) next to the restaurant so you can go for drinks and cocktails without having to eat the food and the bar staff will tell you what each of the brightly lit buildings in the distance are - if it gets a bit windy just hang on !!
Other than the food at Vertigo, i could not fault the room, staff or location - just round the corner from the night market and the lumphini boxing stadium. Would stop here again.
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