Away from the eclectic and buzzy fluorescence of Bangkok, the city’s historical stories unfurl at The Siam (as its name suggests). Maybe it’s the Bill Bensley-designed part Art Deco, part tropical courtyard visuals; or, the more glaringly obvious, the fact that the hotel plays dual role as a gallery displaying a collection of antiques belonging to actor-musician Krissada Sukosol Clapp, youngest heir of the owning Sukosol family.
Sitting along the Chao Phraya River, it’s Bangkok pared back. Its gentle flow is felt even in the suites and villas, stylish as ever, with soothing wood panels, crisp white linens, and vintage mountings on the walls, be it old-timey art pieces, maps, or bicycles.
Experiences on-property deliver on the promise of its visage. The service is archetypally luxurious with butlers that welcome you upon boat arrival on the jetty or send you off on cruises down the river. But a Thai massage at Opium Spa, a Muay Thai boxing ring, and the sacred tradition of Sak Yant tattoos remind you that The Siam never forgets its core identity.
Asia Dreams Volume 60
The Siam
3/2 Thanon Khao
Bangkok 10300, Thailand
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