Luxury Guide to Bangkok
29TH NOVEMBER 2019
Guide to a luxurious trip in Bangkok
Bangkok is FILLED with luxurious places.. We didn't get a lot of chance for luxury whilst backpacking with tight budget, but Sam's birthday was a great excuse to splash out a bit. This post will share all things luxury that we got up to in Bangkok - hotel, cocktails, shopping and more!
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Where to Stay - Casa Nithra
When it comes to hotels in Bangkok you can expect luxury, but you can also expect to pay an arm and a leg for some places. Casa Nithra is the best of everything, not too expensive, super luxurious and in a fantastic location right near the infamous Khaosan Road (but also far enough away from the chaos)! We stayed in a suit which had a huge bath (which Jordan lived in), a TV with every channel, a huge bed and amazing AC. There's a rooftop pool with a bar to take you away from the hustle and bustle down below. There's so much on offer for the buffet breakfast to set you up for the day. The staff are amazing and do everything to make you comfortable. Honestly, I felt a little bad doing things during the day and not making use of the hotel for the full 72 hours we were there. This place is a no-brainer, we'd go back here in a heartbeat! We paid £64 for a suite and breakfast, click here to book
Cocktails
#FindtheLockerRoom - Possibly the coolest cocktail bar ever? and the most hidden bar in the capital of Thailand. You'll never stumble upon this bar – which is perfectly normal for a speakeasy. Even with its address, you might really never find your way in. It is THAT hidden. Similar to playing Escape Room, this bar is hidden behind an ACTUAL gym locker room and figuring out how you get behind it is harder than you think. With a little persistence, you'll enter a dimly lit cocktail cave with the most incredible delights on offer. So much fun... if you can figure out how to get in! Opening hours 20.00pm-02.00am.
Rambuttri Village Plaza - We spent a lot of our evenings around the hustle and bustle of Khaosan road, people watching and stuffing ourselves with street food. Rambuttri Village is opposite the main Soi Rambuttri, down a quieter road with stalls and restaurants. We popped into Rambuttri Village for cocktails as we were passing during happy hour (2-4-1 cocktails), so would've been rude not to? We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the cocktails here, and even better that they were 2-4-1! This place is also great fro people watching.
Shopping - Siam Paragon
Siam Paragon is the mother of all malls in Bangkok and despite the growing competition, it manages to remain one of the best shopping centres in Bangkok. The shopping centre concentration in the Siam area is so massive that the Rama 1 road is nicknamed the shopping mile, but top of our list is Siam Paragon. All the big names and high street names are here, and there's even an area dedicated to Thai designers! There's loads to get round here: The basement houses the largest aquarium in South East Asia, Ground Floor is a huge food court with restaurants, cafes and bar. You'll enter through the Main Floor, where you'll find all the high-end luxury fashion (your Chanels, Diors, Guccis). If shops with no price tags make you anxious head up to the First Floor for all your premium high-street shopping needs (H&M, Zara, Coach). Floors 2 & 3 house lifestyle & Leisure - Salons, home furnishing, luxury car marques. IT World is on Floor 4 where you're guaranteed to find all the latest tech, and peace of mind you're buy legit products from official dealers. Finally, Floor 5 houses the Cineplex, with its 15 screen IMAX, Bowling alley, and Royal Paragon Exhibition Hall/ Arena. You'll 100% fill a day exploring this incredible shopping centre!
Pampering - Infinity Spa
You'll never find it hard to pamper yourself in Bangkok, almost every road you'll find somewhere to get a cheap massage! The hard thing is finding the best places to be pampered. I spent hours looking for somewhere to get her nails done but they were either extortionately priced or had really bad hygiene ratings. I stumbled across this place on my search and whilst I couldn't get gels here, they do offer a very modern and luxurious spa experience. You're welcomed with their signature drink - green tea, fresh lime, organic honey and a splash of blue butterfly flower, and a refreshing bowl of watermelon. Once you’ve selected the service you want, they provide you with your own private nail room on the third floor, where you can relax on a recliner armchair while you get thoroughly pampered. At the end of your treatment, they’ll spoil you with a mango sticky rice served with herbal tea. The service, atmosphere, staff, EVERYTHING is amazing here AND service prices are super reasonable. You'll leave feeling like a new person! I was in such state of relaxation that I forgot to take pictures! These pictures were taken from their Instagram page.
There's so many options for luxury in Bangkok, and options you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for! If you're a budget backpacker after a little luxury then Bangkok is a great place to do it. A lot of luxurious places in South East Asia you'll be paying big bucks for because lots of places they're few and far between. Bangkok has an already huge and growing market for the fancier things in life, meaning competition is high so deals are more easily found compared to lots of other places! If you're looking for recommendations for backpacking accommodation/ hostels click here. Also check out our sightseeing guide for Bangkok, and the best activity in Bangkok... Street Food Hunting!!
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