Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly hotel staff and the check-in was done smoothly. Their staff are friendly and approachable and the hotel itself exudes a spacious and classy vibe. They had initially assigned us a room with a Queen-sized bed, but when we requested for it to be changed to twin beds instead, they arranged another room for us promptly.
I never thought hotel facilities were very important. After all, when we travel we want to explore the country, not the hotel. But staying at the InterContinental changed my mind about that. After long hours of walking, shopping and eating, I found that some of the facilities at the hotel really helped me to unwind and relax before going to sleep.
They have an adequate selection of drinks and snacks, and they have afternoon tea and live piano from 3PM to 8PM daily.
The first thing I noticed about the pool was that it was pretty small – it’s not suitable for those of you who swim seriously. But for the rest of us who just want to float around in the pool to mock the ridiculously hot weather in Bangkok, this pool is great. I mean, you could be on the opposite end of the pool and still have a good view of any eyecandy.
The first thing I noticed was the refreshment area. When you walk in, you’ll see neatly stacked face towels for you to pick up, as well as headphone covers so we don’t dirty their headphones with our sweat. In front of it is a refreshment corner where you can have a drink and cool down after your workout.
A really nice plus to the gym is their activity room, where they frequently have classes, such as yoga and pilates, scheduled that you can sign up for – free of charge for in-house guests. If you have time/energy to spare in Bangkok, you could just learn something new here!
Located on the 36th floor and open from 9AM – 11PM daily, Spa InterContinental is somewhere you can rest, rejuvenate, and recharge after an exhausting day of exploration.
Spa services at Spa InterContinental Bangkok have received stellar reviews, but they are chargeable and aren’t cheap. Click here for a list of Spa Packages and their prices.
The first thing I explored was the wardrobe. It is huge and there is a lot of space for your stuff, but I personally found that unnecessary. But different people have different needs. If you need a lot of closet space, you’ll appreciate what they have. Inside the wardrobe were 2 pairs of soft bedroom slippers.
In the drawer next to this one was a black bag labeled “IT accessories”, and within it was a tangle of wires whose use I don’t know, but might come in handy to you if you’re one of those who regularly brings a ton of gadgets whenever you travel.
Beneath these drawers is a mini-fridge that’s stocked with sparkling water, soda and cans of beer. If you’d rather have a warm beverage, they’ve got you covered too.
They also provide 2 bottles of drinking water, which I thought was strange, but we were informed that it was for us to brush our teeth with because tap water in Thailand isn’t drinkable.
There are many restaurants at InterContinental Hotel Bangkok to suit your palate, whether you’re looking for something Asian or European.
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a buffet that offers all sorts of dishes including French, Mediterranean, Thai, Chinese and Japanese. They also serve a seafood buffet with sparkling wine every weekend! Be spoiled for choice my friends.
At Fireplace Grill, they take pride in their 40 years of satisfying even the most discerning of palates in an ultra posh fine dining environment. They serve lunch and dinner and also have two branded private rooms if you require the privacy.
As its name suggests, it is a Chinese restaurant that touts itself to be the most authentic Cantonese special occasion dining experience in Bangkok. They serve lunch and dinner.
This is a cafe that will make you feel like you’ve just walked into a cosy little place in Europe. They offer a wide selection of pastries including cakes, quiches and sandwiches. Also, be sure to try their specialty teas and coffees while you’re there! They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Humidor feels even more exclusive, because it’s a small space that’s closed off to the rest of the Balcony Lounge, but when I stepped in, I was struck by the fanciness of the place, but I quickly retreated because of the smell of smoke. It touts itself as Bangkok’s best cigar bar.
That being said, if all you’re looking for is a comfortable bed to sleep in at night, then staying here may not be ideal for you, and you may want to check out Holiday Inn instead.
InterContinental Bangkok has a very ideal location in central Bangkok, and is very close to many popular shopping hotspots such as Central World. We were never too far away from our destination when we stayed with InterContinental.
By Taxi: InterContinental Bangkok is right next to Gaysorn Plaza, which most drivers will recognise. Its address is 973 Phloenchit Road, Pathum Wan.
By BTS: Chit Lom (Chidlom); connected via skywalk
Check-in: 2PM
Check-out: 12PM (late check-out available)
For more information, check out their website here.
With the accommodation of your trip now settled, stay tuned for our Bangkok shopping and food guides coming your way soon!
This post was brought to you by InterContinental Bangkok.
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