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

 

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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Bangkok rooftop NYE 2011 parties

NYE fireworks over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

With huge crowds expected again this year at Central World in the Ratchaprasong district- making it the kind of Times Square of Bangkok- New Year revelers with the means may want to ring in the new year in the relative safety of NYE parties on the rooftops of some of Bangkok’s ritziest hotels.

Dome @ State Tower

Mezzaluna

Mezzaluna is Lebua’s signature Italian restaurant on the 65th floor, offering superb views of Bangkok and the Chai Phraya river.

THB23999 ++ per person (USD800)

Sirocco

This open-air rooftop restaurant, along with Breeze, mentioned below, has to be one of the absolute best places to ring in the New Year in Bangkok. Breathtaking views with prices to match, you won’t find a more luxurious place to celebrate NYE 2011 than here.

THB 19999 ++(USD665)

Breeze

Just take a look at the picture below. I don’t think any explanation is required. Million dollar views of NYE 2011 celebration all over Bangkok.

THB 21999++ (USD730)

Breeze at Lebua State Tower

For more information on all NYE 2011 events at Dome @ State Tower, including menus at each venue and registration form, see the Lebua at State Tower website.

Banyan Tree Bangkok

Vertigo Grill and Moon Bar

On the 61st floor, the open air rooftop bar offers spectacular views, rivaled only by Sirocco and Breeze at State Tower.
NYE is “The Carnival”, with a seven course meal, live band and a DJ, with glass of wine on arrival. 8pm to 2 am. Children under 12 years of age not admitted.

Tel: 02 679 1200

THB18000 per person (around USD600)

Latitude Bar & Lounge

On 51st floor. Two pricing options- THB 2,000 with 2 standard drinks or
THB 3,000 for “Unlimited” drink package which includes house wines, house spirits, local beers, soft drinks, and juices.
8:00 pm to 2:00 am. Children under 18 years old are not allowed.

Tel: 02 679 1200

Millennium Hilton

Threesixty

Enjoy 360 degree views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River, with a five-course set menu and a live jazz band. THB 15,000 net per person including one glass of champagne (6.00 – 9.00 p.m.). Cover charge after 9.00 p.m. THB 3,000 net includes one glass of champagne.

There is also an optional beverage package of THB5000 (USD265) per person available.

Tel: 02 442 2000

Six 5-star Sathorn Hotels

Sukhothai Hotels Bangkok

5 star Sathorn Hotels

Bangkok’s financial hub also houses some of the best 5 star hotels in the city. The dual carriageways Sathorn Tai and Sathorn Nua, run from the corner of Lumpini Park on Rama IV Road down to the Chao Phraya River.

Apart from being the financial and business hub of Bangkok, Sathorn Road is home to many foreign embassies in Bangkok including the embassies of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Singapore, and Slovakia.

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