Siam Kempinski

Overview

You might be in the city, but you can't walk around this place without passing a pool. It's full of 'em - the huge, free-form kind, going all around the resort. Some of the rooms even have direct pool access if that's not already enough, so you can literally go from sleep-to-swim in a matter of seconds. Then you've got award-winning restaurants where you can fill your boots, and Siam Paragon mall is directly connected to the hotel via a walkway if you fancy getting your shop on. Oh, AND you're within walking distance of BTS Skyline, which - no, isn't anything to do with the K-Pop group, but it is a handy train to get you out and about.

Location

• The Grand Palace - an 18-minute taxi ride away

• Khaosan Road (the touristy place with the epic street parties) - an 18-minute taxi ride away

• Lumphini Park - an 8-minute drive away, or 30-minute walk, if you fancy getting some steps in

• Bangkok Airport is about 30 minutes away, by car

Rooms

• There are plenty of rooms and suites to pick from at this place, including Deluxe Rooms, Executive Rooms, Cabana Rooms (with direct pool access!), Family Suites and Garden Suites - to name a few!

• All room types include...

  • Air con

  • FREE Wi-Fi

  • Tea and coffee facilities

  • Safety deposit box

  • Complimentary minibar (don't mind if we do)

Food & Drink

• Edward Kwon - think modern South Korean food, courtesy of Chef Edward Kwon, with a super-sophisticated tasting menu so you can try a bit of everything, from the beef tartare to the charred mackerel

• Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin - a Michelin-star Thai fine-dining restaurant (no biggie). Tuck into some chicken satay with rhubarb ice cream and pandan ice cream for dessert. Weird, but oh-so good.

• ALATi - Mediterranean and Italian classics, from carbonara (Rome-style), to good ol' Tiramisu for afters

• 1897 Bar & Lounge - a cosy lounge where you can sip on a signature cocktail (the Red Pearl with vodka, lychee juice and jasmine sugar is de-lish), or grab a bite to eat - including cheese plates and charcuterie boards if you're in the mood for sharing. Or not. You do you.

• Rotunda - food and bevs by the pool? Count us in. There's even a kids' menu, so the youngsters can graze happily on some nuggets and an ice cream sundae. Happy days.

• The Addition - start the day with breakfast in this cosy buffet restaurant

Sports & Entertainment

• Pools - lagoon-style, all around the resort. Dive in, dip your toe in - whatever your vibe, you'll have plenty of places to sunbathe, swim and snack, thanks to the poolside bar

• Kempinski Kids' Club - open daily from 9 'til 6, with activities and games to keep the youngsters (up to 12) happy

• Spa - choose from a menu of treatments and massages depending on how you're feeling. Now that's boujee

• Health Club - basically a gym, decked out with all the fitness equipment you could possible need, or not need if you prefer to avoid cardio like the plague when you're on your jollies. You do you!