Sukhothai Bangkok

Travel: The Sukhothai Bangkok by Jenn Chan

The Sukhothai Bangkok

 

Sukothai is roughly translated as the 'Dawn of Happiness' and Thailand is known as 'The Land of Smiles'. Bangkok I did not want to Google to save myself from similar keywords leading me down a rabbit hole, but I can attest to its vibrancy. Each day of the two weeks I was in Bangkok I'd jump on my 125cc Honda PCX, a beautiful, powerful beast, and navigate the streets of Thailand's capital amidst a glut of scooters that flow along like logs in a river in packs of 20-30 through stop sign-less streets. Retreating to The Sukothai Bangkok each night and relaxing in their palatial, very Thai suites was like a lake in the desert!

 

The Sukhothai Bangkok Lobby


 

You enter the Sukothai through a glistening lobby with rich woods, stones and ceilings high enough to accommodate giraffes. Standing on one another's shoulders. On our way to the room, that we did not yet know was so incredible, we passed windows that offered glimpses into the private courtyard pond, secluded from the public by each of the four wings of the hotel that border it. The doors open and a smile passes your face that won't fade until after you've left days later. The bathroom, spa room really, is almost as big as the adjacent bedroom and seating area. A very useful desk space bookends the lounging area and a pair of love seats face each other and look upon the tv and its sophisticated entertainment options. A lazy Susan under the tv swivels the flat screen towards a very comfortable bed and ornately carved wood shutters slide into place over the windows and provides a very cozy, dark sleeping space. 

 

The Sukhothai Bangkok Suite
The Sukhothai Bangkok Suite
The Sukhothai Bangkok Suite
The Sukhothai Bangkok Suite
The Sukhothai Bangkok Suite
The Sukhothai Bangkok Treats
The Sukhothai Bangkok Garden
The Sukhothai Bangkok Garden
The Sukhothai Bangkok Garden
The Sukhothai Bangkok Grounds

 

The service at the Sukothai is fantastic! Sincere smiles and humble bows were gratefully reciprocated, pillows and ice were delivered to the room hastily and appreciation for gratifies was clearly heartfelt. If you take care of your employees they will take care of your customers and Sukothai gets this right! The food, as one would expect from the grandeur of the property, was fresh and plentiful. Certainly an option for anyone and we will certainly return once repairs to the pool are complete. I'm told the space is lovely so please drop us a line at JennChanPhotography.com and let us know your experiences! The Sukothai is a beautiful place to stay whether you're in Bangkok for business or pleasure and I wholeheartedly recommend it!

 

The Sukhothai Bangkok Breakfast

The Sukhothai Bangkok Breakfast

Fresh Honey Station

Fresh Honey Station

The Sukhothai Bangkok at night

The Sukhothai Bangkok at night

 
Words: Scott Allan
Photos: Jenn Chan