The Siam

Item: The Siam
Rating: 45
Author: Sydney Lima

Where:
London, UK
Why:To avoid a boozy London New Year.
When:January 2019
Who:Me and speed-reading extraordinaire - Louis Simonon, (I still don’t believe he got through as many books as he said he did on holiday).

Tired travelers bags strewn across the comfiest bed I have ever slept in. Walking through the Lobby.

Louis walking barefoot to the pool after I told him to stop dragging his spa slippers. TV room in the suite.

Happier than I look, the arrival breakfast.

One of the villa’s at The Siam. Entrance to the shallow pool.

The Siam And so the Lychee Martini’s begin, sitting looking out onto the river.
Exploring the local cocktail bars. ‘Brown Sugar’ was a short boat trip away with great live jazz.

And so the Lychee Martini’s begin, sitting looking out onto the river.
Exploring the local cocktail bars. ‘Brown Sugar’ was a short boat trip away with great live jazz.

The Siam The pool. Despite the hotel being close to capacity it felt as though we had the place to ourselves, which meant there was no one around to comment on my terrible swimming skills. My favourite meal including the Phad Phong Karee Talay curry I became obsessed with.

The pool. Despite the hotel being close to capacity it felt as though we had the place to ourselves, which meant there was no one around to comment on my terrible swimming skills. My favourite meal including the Phad Phong Karee Talay curry I became obsessed with.

Highs & Lows

Late night martinis on the Chao Phraya river. (The Lychee martinis in particular…)
The Phad Phong Karee Talay curry at the hotel’s Chon Thai restaurant. So good I had it twice.
Everyone who worked there was lovely - it was hard to leave.

The Barometer

Design
Website
Plastic Free
Night's Sleep
Service

Amenities
Takeable Treats
Refer a Friend
Overall Value
Life Changing

Total: 45/50

Important Bits

Type
Art deco luxury.
Vibe
Gatsby goes East.
Location
Situated on the river in the historical Dusit district, the area is often referred to as Bangkok’s ‘new’ royal city. The hotel’s private river boat keeps you connected to all the best restaurants, museums and gardens with a service running close to midnight.
Rooms
39, a mixture of suites and villas.
Music
Will take a stab in the dark here and say it’s 60’s Thai music. It was great.
Year Opened
2012
Designed By
Thai pop star Krissada Sukosol Clapp and iconic designer Bill Bensley.

Health & Wellness
An outdoor gym, amazing spa and gym inclusive of its own Muay Thai boxing ring.
Restaurant
One location, two menus. And a cafe at the front of the hotel for tea and cakes.
Bar
Casual day bar by the pool.
Minibar
Well - stocked, good for late night snacks. Though I didn’t manage to avoid the Matcha Kit-Kat…
Children
Leave them behind…
Price
London prices in Thailand.
Website
Visit website

Weekend flea market, ’Made By Legacy’

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Smalls cocktail bar

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The Siam

The Siam Hotel, Khao Road, Wachira Phayaban, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand

In the Area

Hotel Location 3 2 Khao Rd, Khwaeng Wachira Phayaban, Khet Dusit, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300, Thailand