R
ecently at a gathering of local Hua Hin expats the
conversation turned to why Hua Hin was chosen
as everyone’s new home. The answers were all
fairly predictable; relaxed lifestyle, the beaches, golf,
infrastructure, resort lifestyle and overall quality of life. The
other answer given, which was almost unanimous, was Hua Hin’s
proximity to Bangkok. The relaxed small town life is enjoyable
but every once in a while most said they enjoyed going up and
experiencing the thrill of the big city and what it had to offer.
For me personally, I like going up to Bangkok once or twice a
month for movies, good shopping and an unlimited plethora of
quality restaurants. On my most recent trip to the City of Angels
I stayed at a hotel where I could experience all 3 of my desires,
movies, shopping and dining without ever stepping outdoors.
The Emporium Suites by Chatrium is built into the Emporium
Shopping Mall complex which has very recently completed an 8
month 3 billion baht remodel. Here you will find 8 floors of great
shops, a super market that would be the envy of any country it was
placed in, floors of restaurants that can meet any type of cuisine
desire and first class movie theaters. Another benefit is that it
connects directly to the Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain station. I can’t
think of a more convenient hotel in Bangkok to stay.
The Emporium Suites is a 5 star hotel offering cosmopolitan
luxury in the trendy area of Sukhumvit Soi 24. Each guestroom
provides exceptionally spacious comfort, with floor-to-ceilingwindows, separated kitchens and the highest quality furnishings.
As the name states, they offer suites in 1, 2 or 3 bedroom
configurations ranging in size from 95 to 200 square meters. I
stayed in their Grand Deluxe One bedroom suite which was 115
square meters in size and had a full European kitchen, including an
oven, a dining room table, a spacious lounge with an entertainment
system, a separate washing machine & storage room, a guest toilet,
two outdoor decks and a luxurious bedroom and bathroom with a
desk and second flat panel TV.
Their Penthouse suites of which there are 4 are an astounding 515
square meters in size, equating to 5,543 square feet.
If staying in a suite is a little too indulgent for your tastes then
you can also choose to from one of their studio rooms which range
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