A fascinating Bangkok boutique hotel
Where
Officially called after the Kingdom of Rattanakosin at the end of the 19th Century, Sala Rattanakosin is like no other hotel in the country.
Located in the Old Town, it is perched within a stone’s throw alongside the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The sweeping views that you will enjoy are simply to die for at this majestic 17 room venue.
It also lies near the iconic Temple of the Dawn and is within touching distance of a number of different places of interest.
This includes the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace and the National Museum.
You will be less than a 15 minute walk away from all the retail hotspots that Bangkok has to offer as well as the bustling streets that are home to several major cultural influences.
Tell me about it
The majority of the rooms offer stunning riverside vistas while if you want the ultimate serenity then why not opt for a wat po deluxe.
Enjoy invigorating rain showers, king size beds and a separate daybed, 40 inch plasma screens, DVD player and a fully enhanced sound system with easy access to USB connections and Ipods.
You will find these particular rooms higher up and also feature stunning views onto the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
If you want to pull off the ultimate pose then upgrade to their top room. The Arun River View Suite has exclusive views across the Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun).
Hungry for more
There is a riverfront restaurant to whet your appetite. Bask in the glorious views across the Chao Phraya River whilst devouring a wide variety of global and local dishes.
Under the leadership of Executive Chef Tony Wrigley who is originally from the UK, you can choose to dine indoors or outdoors in style at the overwater facility which takes al fresco dining to the next level.
There is also a rooftop bar and lounge entitled The Roof which has a wide choice of drinks. Meanwhile, the River Bar is ideal for a pre or post dinner drink with an overflow of superb wines and cocktails.
Indulge
If you want to sit back and be at one within these tranquil surroundings then you can always order a relaxing treatment without even having to move. Sala Rattanakosin have a special in-room spa menu which providers a delicious array of treatments from facial scrubs to luxurious massages which will no doubt melt the stress away.
By the way
Check out some of their other locations such as Koh Samui, where they have an inviting 5 star spa where literally every room has a private pool.
If you really want to feel like a VIP then have a look at their new 7 room Sala Khao Yai resort. This benefits from an incredible hilltop location that’s so high above the countryside of green Khao yai that you may even spot Jupiter himself!
