Formerly called the Regent, this has been one of Bangkok's leading hotels for many years and has arguably the city's best pool. Local society meets for morning coffee and afternoon tea in the formal lobby, where a string quartet plays most afternoons. There are plenty of shops to browse in off the courtyard. The large rooms are decorated with silk-upholstered furniture. The best rooms overlook the racetrack, but ask for a high floor so that the Skytrain doesn't block the view. The quartet of pricier "cabana rooms," with private patios which look onto a small garden with a lotus pond, are exquisite. Be sure to indulge in the Four Season's signature fragrant-oil massage while you're here. Pros: easily accessible location; great pool. Cons: decor verges on stuffy; not all rooms have nice views.
Reviewed by AskOksena from Singapore / Thailand on 5/5/09
My very first 'real' Bangkok business travel hotel (back in the day when she was a, 'Regent'), and still every bit the sentimental sweetie. The finest staff and some rather fine and recently renovated rooms and suites. (Have always experienced serenity and good views with rooms overlooking The Royal Bangkok Sports Club.) ... The property possesses a great 'lap pool', a 25-metre beauty. ... If not a guest, do consider the hotel's restaurants as well as afternoon tea in the lovely lobby. ... An all-time cherished business / leisure hotel, in a most sacred city and country. Thank you, FS staff, for years of loyalty, and yes, that special Thai graciousness.
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