There is a very old saying in the property business that when trying to value a piece of property the 3 most important things to consider are location, location, location. The same can be said for trying to find the best hotel to stay. The location, location, location line came…
Browsing: Bangkok Hotels
Recently we had the pleasure of staying at the AETAS Hotel in Bangkok, ideally located in the centre of Bangkok’s shopping, business and diplomatic districts. AETAS is a family owned company that has two hotels, AETAS Bangkok and AETAS Lumpini as well as the AETAS Residence, which are their serviced…
It’s been my experience that one of the big differentiators between a 4 and 5 star hotel is the level of service you receive from the hotels staff. Four-star hotels provide quality service to patrons, frequently offering extras such as child-care services, poolside food service and a concierge to assist…
In 1887 a boy named Conrad was born to Augustus and Mary Hilton who lived in San Antonio, New Mexico, a U.S. Territory. The Hilton’s were immigrants from Norway. As a young boy Conrad developed entrepreneurial skills working at his father’s general store. This was followed by varied experiences, including…
The word Sukhothai translates to “Dawn of Happiness”. As a guest of the 5 Star Sukhothai hotel in Bangkok for several days I can attest to waking up extremely happy each morning, although not at dawn. The beds are just too heavenly to wake up early, especially if you avail…
Bangkok is filled with vastly different but interesting locations. Khao San Road, long a haven for backpackers has now become a colorful and vibrant part of Bangkok where Thai’s and tourists gather at some of the best bars in town. Thong Lor has recently become the hot spot in town…
Recently at a gathering of local Hua Hin expats the conversation turned to why Hua Hin was chosen as everyone’s new home. The answers were all fairly predictable; relaxed lifestyle, the beaches, golf, infrastructure, resort lifestyle and overall quality of life. The other answer given, which was almost unanimous, was…
When selecting a hotel, I like to visit the Trip Advisor website to read the comments from prior guests of their actual experiences. With an impending stay at the Chatrium Riverside Hotel in Bangkok I found the review page especially revealing. The headlines read, “Perfection + Value + Luxury”; “Amazing!…