W Bangkok

W Bangkok
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General information
Location106 Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Coordinates13°43′20″N 100°31′44″E / 13.722209°N 100.528904°E / 13.722209; 100.528904
Opening2012; 13 years ago (2012)
ManagementMarriott International
Technical details
Floor count31
Design and construction
Architect(s)AvroKO
Other designersSODA(Thailand): interior design
Other information
Number of rooms403
Number of suites34
Number of restaurants8
Website
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bkkwb-w-bangkok/

W Bangkok is a five-star luxury hotel in Bangkok, marketed under the brand W Hotels.

Hotel Overview

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

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

  • 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

  1. ^ "W Bangkok Opening Introduces Modern Luxury to Ancient Eastern Flair", Bangkok, elite traveler, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  2. ^ "W Hotel Bangkok - PROJECTS FACTS", Bangkok, SODA, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  3. ^ "W Bangkok", ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2016, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  4. ^ Gaby Doman, "The reveal: The House on Sathorn", LIFESTYLE ASIA, 22 July 2015. Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  5. ^ Dave Stamboulis. "Historical and Storied 'Fun Food' at Bangkok's House on Sathorn", 10 BEST, 01 July 2016, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  6. ^ "The House on Sathorn – restaurant – bar – courtyard bistro at W Bangkok", ASIA BARS & RESTAURANTS, 24 October 2015, Retrieved on 05 July 2016.
  7. ^ "Winner No.31 W BANGKOK – Thailand, BEST DESIGN HOTEL WORLDWIDE 2015", Hotel Of The Year Awards, Retrieved on 5 July 2016.
  8. ^ "Top 10 Hotels in Bangkok: Readers' Choice Awards 2015", CONDE NAST Traveler, 20 October 2015, Retrieved on 5 July 2016.