W Bangkok
Hotel Overview
W Bangkok officially opened on December 7, 2012. It was designed by P&T Group (Thailand) with an interior design by S.O.D.A (Thailand) and Avroko. The building has 31 floors and 402 guest rooms. It is located on North Sathorn road, opposite the Empire Tower and an office tower. W Bangkok is connected with The House on Sathorn (Sathorn Mansion), which serves as a dining and entertainment venue for the hotel.
The House on Sathorn
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. 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
Awards
- BEST DESIGN HOTEL WORLDWIDE 2015 – Hotel of the Year Awards
- TOP 10 HOTELS IN BANGKOK 2015 – Conde Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Award
References
- ^ "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.
