Why This Symbolic Five-Star Bangkok Luxury Hotel Is the Centerpiece of Thailand’s Hospitality and Rich Culture
WRITTEN BY 5 REASONS TO VISIT® EDITORIAL STAFF
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2023 • 2 min read
Follow 5 Reasons to Visit® on Google News for the latest travel articles, reviews & guides
The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, has officially reopened InterContinental Bangkok, known as the city’s most iconic five-star luxury hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, after a multimillion-dollar renovation and spectacular makeover. For two decades, the hotel has been part of the city of angels’ landscape, and its recent multimillion-dollar renovation and an impressive makeover now positions the InterContinental Bangkok like never before, re-emerging as a modern grand hotel designed for contemporary living.
Source: InterContinental Bangkok
Located in Bangkok’s Central Business District directly adjacent to the BTS Chidlom Skytrain, InterContinental Bangkok is at walking distance to the capital’s main lifestyle shopping locations and major business addresses. The hotel has re-emerged with artistic nods to the beauty of Bangkok’s magnificent palaces and cultural attractions as well as the city’s famous skyline, offering 381 all-new luxury guestrooms, including Club InterContinental rooms and a range of suites.
The lobby's remarkable centrepiece, a chandelier inspired by the intricate Phuang Malai garland, elegantly welcomes guests with iconic Thai warmth. Throughout the hotel, walls and ceilings showcase Thailand's heritage and culture with traditional floating flowers and renowned Kranok patterns tracing back to the Sukhothai Kingdom; while carefully placed modern abstract and local artisan artworks convey the spirit of the Thai welcoming ceremonies and immerse travellers in the country's rich culture.
Source: InterContinental Bangkok
Unique dining experiences will transport guests from West to East at the hotel’s seven dining and bar concepts teamed by some of the most highly skilled head chefs with Michelin-star restaurant leadership experiences, including SoCal: the debut of the city’s first California-inspired restaurant which features over 50 California wine selections as well as a cuisine and mixology with a variety of fresh flavours, sustainable seasonal produce. Signature dishes include lobster tostada, grilled octopus, pork belly tacos, Cioppino seafood stew and slow cooked lamb neck.
Espresso: An authentic all-day dining with live cooking stations offering quality ingredients, inspired by the street markets of Bangkok where every meal is a journey and a well-travelled experience.
Source: InterContinental Bangkok
Fireplace Grill and Bar: Quality classic European dishes since 1966 such as perfectly grilled steaks and seafood; and Summer Palace: Authentic Cantonese cuisine, exquisitely prepared dim sum and specialities of meals skilfully crafted by talented chefs in a live kitchen atmosphere.
Source: InterContinental Bangkok
A reimagined rooftop pool delivers panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline. Spa InterContinental offers HARNN body treatments and Elemis facial treatments. A total of nine treatment rooms including three couple rooms and a traditional Thai massage room.
Note: This information was accurate when this article was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
