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Lebua at State Tower hotel review

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Comments Posted on Jun 13, 2011 Last Updated Jun 16, 2011 Posted by Aaron

Highlights

  • Excellent views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River from large open-air balconies.
  • Large, comfortable rooms and suites.
  • Bvlgari amenities in the bathroom.
  • World famous rooftop bars and restaurant.

After being featured in the Hollywood summer blockbuster The Hangover 2 which was released a couple of weeks ago, The Lebua at State Tower Hotel, and it’s rooftop restaurant and bar have been receiving a lot of attention from around the world. This blog alone has seen a 300% increase in visitors looking for info on the hotels appearing in the movie.

Night view of Bangkok from the guestroom balcony at Lebua at State Tower Bangkok

The panoramic views of Bangkok were one of the reasons that the property was chosen by location scouts to appear in the movie. The breathtaking views however are not restricted to the open-air rooftop venues, but also captivate guests from the private balconies of the 357 lavish suites which go all the way up to the 59th floor of Bangkok’s second tallest building.

Living room of Tower Club Suite at Lebua at State Tower Bangkok

We recently had the opportunity to stay in one of the Tower Club Suites, which are located on floors 51 to 59 of the Lebua complex. This review and the photos within are of the Tower Club Suites.

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Bangkok hotel deals- June 8, 2011

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Comments Posted on Jun 08, 2011 Last Updated Jun 17, 2011 Posted by Aaron

Bangkok hotel deals

Biggest deal this week is 50% off the 4 star Bandara Suites Siom hotel, bringing the rate down to 54 dollars a night.

Also don’t forget about the 10 Five Star hotels on Ko Samui for less than USD150 per night through July, or the more than 50% off deals on Phuket and Samui resorts I published last week.

As always, for all the deals on this page, click through to check your dates.

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Thai Hotels featured in The Hangover 2

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Comments Posted on Jun 03, 2011 Last Updated Oct 14, 2011 Posted by Aaron

A scene from The Hangover 2 shot at Lebua at State Tower in Bangkok

Lebua at State Tower Bangkok and Phulay Bay Ritz Carlton Reserve feature in  Hollywood blockbuster The Hangover 2

Lebua at State Tower Bangkok

Lebua at State Tower plays a prominent role in The Hangover Part II -showcasing the open air bar on the roof of a skyscraper hotel as seen from a helicopter. Sirocco, touted as the world’s highest open-air rooftop restaurant on the 63rd floor offers breathtakingly panoramic views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river, which are especially impressive at sunset. Sirrocco and Sky Bar are part of the spectacular Lebua hotel complex, located in the Sathorn district, close to the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The nearest BTS Skytrain station is Saphan Taksin, from where you can also catch many different shuttle ferries and teak dinner cruise boats.

Rooms at Lebua currently start at USD187* for the Tower Club Cityview Suite, and USD 893* for the Tower Club 3 bedroom “Hangover Suite”. There is also a Hangover 2 package deal for 2 nights, details listed below. Of course rates on Agoda are always discounted way below the official rates offered on the official hotel website. *Rates quoted are for stay over the end of June 2011.

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Siam Kempinski Review

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Comments Posted on May 13, 2011 Last Updated May 10, 2011 Posted by Aaron

Highlights

  • Excellent central Bangkok location, discreetly hidden behind Siam Paragon
  • Large gardens wrapped around free form pools, producing a resort-like ambiance in the heart of Bangkok
  • Free minibar filled with beer, soft drinks and snacks- replenished daily!!
  • Free wifi for everybody, everywhere!

The Kempinski chain is famous for its award-winning service and its rich sense of luxury, with hotels in 62 countries around the world. With the opening of the five-star Siam Kempinski, their first property in Thailand, luxury in Bangkok has been kicked up another notch.

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3 Thai hotels make Conde Nast’s 2011 Hot List of new hotels

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Comments Posted on May 02, 2011 Last Updated May 04, 2011 Posted by Aaron

 

One Bangkok and two Ko Samui hotels join 121 other hotels around the world to make Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the best hotels that opened in 2010.

In the recently released 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Hot Hotels List, 124 properties spanning 43 countries and six continents were chosen from all the hotels that opened in 2010 as the best of the best.

Below are the three hotels in Thailand which opened in 2010 and made it to this year’s Hot List.

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