Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The Sukhothai… Days of Splendor Gone By









In my last blog entry, I wrote that it is safe to travel to Thailand. In fact, now’s a great time to head to the Kingdom as virtually everything in Bangkok is on sale. Hotels have slashed their rates by up to 50 percent (some even offering free nights like Baan Pra Nond), while retailers are wooing back customers with massive discounts and freebies.

On my recent Bangkok trip, I extended one more night to stay at The Sukhothai which is running a “Welcome Back” promotion. The special rates include free mini-bar, WiFi, breakfast and limousine transfer to the airport. A steal I reckon!

The Sukhothai, one of the leading hotels in Thailand (if not the world), is designed by renowned architects, Edward Tuttle and Kerry Hill. Built in early 1990s, The Sukhothai’s architecture with its minimalist décor, mirrored bathrooms and zen gardens was considered cutting edge at the time. But now it looks a little dated and uninspiring. The management knows this for a fact and has started refurbishment to its superior rooms. When the hotel’s long overdue overhaul is completed, I'm sure guests will experience days of splendor at The Sukhothai again.

2 comments:

Tasma said...

Well, your photos are definitely making the Sukhothai look as 5-star and beautiful can be!!! Doesn't even look like it needs a renovation. Anyhow, thanks for the link to BPN... appreciate it! :D

Lim Zhu Andrew said...

I aim to make every picture that I take beautiful... The Sukhothai has seen better days and needs a makeover... but there's one thing they don't need to change - their excellent service.