W Bangkok
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| W Bangkok | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 106 Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 13°43′20″N 100°31′44″E / 13.722209°N 100.528904°E |
| Opening | 2012 |
| Management | Marriott International |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 31 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | AvroKO |
| Other designers | SODA(Thailand): interior design |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 403 |
| Number of suites | 34 |
| Number of restaurants | 8 |
| Website | |
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W Bangkok is a five-star luxury hotel in Bangkok, marketed under the brand W Hotels.
Hotel Overview
[edit]W Bangkok officially opened on December 7, 2012.[1] It was designed by P&T Group (Thailand) with an interior design by S.O.D.A (Thailand) and Avroko.[2] The building has 31 floors and 402 guest rooms. It is located on North Sathorn road, opposite the Empire Tower and an office tower.[3] W Bangkok is connected with The House on Sathorn (Sathorn Mansion), which serves as a dining and entertainment venue for the hotel.[4]
The House on Sathorn
[edit]The House on Sathorn was built in 1889 during the reign of King Rama V. It was originally owned by Luang Sathorn Rajayutka, a wealthy Chinese businessman who developed Sathon Canal. In 1920s, the home was converted into The Hotel Royal. From 1948 to 1999, it served as the Russian embassy.[5] In the 2000s, the mansion underwent renovation as part of W Bangkok. In 2015, this 127-year-old mansion officially opened as The House on Sathorn, a new dining venue in Bangkok[6]
Awards
[edit]- BEST DESIGN HOTEL WORLDWIDE 2015 – Hotel of the Year Awards[7]
- TOP 10 HOTELS IN BANGKOK 2015 – Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Award[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "W Bangkok Opening Introduces Modern Luxury to Ancient Eastern Flair", Bangkok, elite traveler, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ "W Hotel Bangkok - PROJECTS FACTS", Bangkok, SODA, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ "W Bangkok", ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2016, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ Gaby Doman, "The reveal: The House on Sathorn", LIFESTYLE ASIA, 22 July 2015. Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ Dave Stamboulis. "Historical and Storied 'Fun Food' at Bangkok's House on Sathorn", 10 BEST, 01 July 2016, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ "The House on Sathorn – restaurant – bar – courtyard bistro at W Bangkok", ASIA BARS & RESTAURANTS, 24 October 2015, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
- ^ "Winner No.31 W BANGKOK – Thailand, BEST DESIGN HOTEL WORLDWIDE 2015", Hotel Of The Year Awards, Retrieved on 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Top 10 Hotels in Bangkok: Readers' Choice Awards 2015", CONDE NAST Traveler, 20 October 2015, Retrieved on 5 July 2016.
