Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 63) Four SeASonS hoteL bAnGkok Bangkok, Thailand Business travelers, especially, adore Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok for its Executive Suites, generously sized rooms with separate living area, high-speed Internet access, deep soaking tub and views of The Royal Bangkok Sports Club, a nearby private golf course. Other accommodations are just as luxe, with traditional Thai architecture and handpainted silk accents. Downstairs, you’ll find diversion in the MSpa, where complimentary herbal tea and cookies cap off a soul-soothing experience. Madison, the Americanstyle steakhouse, was designed by the celebrated Tony Chi and offers Matsuzaka, Kobe and Wagyu beef. dIStAnCe FroM bAnGkok AIrPort (bkk): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Afternoon tea for two at The Lobby, once per stay. In the know The hotel’s concierge knows the best tailors in town, where you can get fabulous handmade suits, shirts, and other clothing in a day. 19 mi/31 km 63 MAndArIn orIentAL, bAnGkok Bangkok, Thailand A legend in Thailand, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has been welcoming royalty, dignitaries, movie stars and other discerning travelers to its riverside location for more than 130 years. Rich in history, sumptuous in design, impeccable in service, the celebrated hotel is destined to become one of your favorites. Treat yourself to a Superior River Wing room, where you’ll be ensconced in genuine teak furnishings and Thai silks, with uninterrupted views of the Chao Phraya. The transcendent Oriental Spa is not to be missed; after all, it’s recognized as one of the best spas in the world and has just undergone a $1.2 million renovation. dIStAnCe FroM bAnGkok AIrPort (bkk): ASIA & PACI F I C vIrtuoSo AMenIty Lunch for two (excluding beverages) at Sala Rim Naam Restaurant, once per stay. In the know Ask for a corner Deluxe River Room facing upriver; in the late afternoon, you can watch the sun reflecting off the gilded temples. 22 mi/35 km the PenInSuLA bAnGkok Bangkok, Thailand Highly acclaimed and multiple-award-winning, The Peninsula Bangkok offers a pristine riverside setting. The dramatic wave-shaped design of the hotel allows for stunning views of the Chao Phraya River from each of its spacious guestrooms and suites. Business and shopping districts are nearby, but be sure to stay inside long enough to enjoy chic dining at the stylish Jesters restaurant and to partake of the fabulous holistic treatments at The Peninsula Spa by ESPA – inspired by Thai, European and Ayurvedic philosophies. Hoping to golf while you’re in town? The hotel has access to the exclusive Thai Country Club golf course. dIStAnCe FroM bAnGkok AIrPort (bkk): vIrtuoSo AMenIty Buffet breakfast for two daily, welcome fruits and flowers and set lunch for two in The Lobby, once per stay. In the know Be sure to take afternoon tea or the Sundown Cocktail Cruise on the hotel’s riverboat, which sails to the stunning Wat Arun. 25 mi/40 km
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