27 South Sathorn Road
Tungmahamek, Sathorn
Bangkok 10120
Thailand
Original, alluring and cosmopolitan, The Metropolitan Bangkok remains leader of the style pack five years after it opened. Tucked away on the bustling Sathorn Road, this haven of low-key sophistication is minimalism at its most sublime: sparse and serene without any awkward chill. From the vast glass lobby with its white leather sofas and sculptural floral displays to intimate enclave of your room, an aura of secluded relaxation prevails.
Colours are subdued, shapes are modern and there’s a feast of natural materials – from rare Thai makha wood, to bamboo chairs and delectable hand-blown glass. Rooms are subdued and streamlined with dark teak beds and white linens accessorised with splashes of Thai silk and gorgeous art and antiques. The overall effect is an international slash Asian vibe that avoids any of the usual clichés.
The once-glam Met Bar may have dropped off the socialista’s radar, but airy Cy-an still enchants with its sublime Mediterranean meets Middle East menu. Snatch a table by the pool and watch the body-beautiful crowd work on their tans. Once all is digested, make sure you book a date with a therapist at COMO Shambhala Urban Escape. In a city packed with spas, you won’t find another retreat quite like it.
Metropolitan Bangkok is located at the city’s heart – in the Central Business District, minutes from Bangkok’s major shopping areas and a 30-minute transfer to the International Airport.It is positioned at one remove from Bangkok's traffic yet steps from the city's buzzing nightlife, tucked away on South Sathorn Road.
Recognition
Thailand Tourism Awards 2008 Excellence for Boutique Hotel
Best Overseas Business Hotels (15th) - Conde Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2007
Best Luxury Leisure Hotel in Bangkok - Lifestyle & Travel City Slickers Guide
Top Asian Spas - The Ultimate Spa Guide
Quality Award - Leading Hotels of the World
High 5 Award, Bangkok - Metro magazine