LUXURY TRAVEL 15 shadow. The lobby counter— clad in textured stone with subtle reliefs— draws inspiration from Thai masonry and temple walls, whilst an overhead patterned bamboo wall recalls traditional Thai screens filtering the tropical skies.
“ With our urban properties, I’ ve always wanted to create hotels with spirit which are dynamic and design-forward,” says COMO Hotels and Resorts’ founder, Christina Ong, who opened her first Metropolitan hotel in London in 1997;“ But they also need to be elegant and exceptionally comfortable— places where our guests can retreat from the city to enjoy a pared-back, almost meditative simplicity.”
This balance— between lively city living, and the serene escapism travellers seek with busy schedules— is also manifested in the hotel’ s key offerings, including dining and wellness.
Awarded an eighth consecutive one-Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2025, nahm on the ground floor of COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, led by Chef Pim Techamuanvivit, offers a refined take on regional Thai cuisine. Reservations are essential for this spectacular journey in the sweet, salty, hot and sour contradictions of one of Asia’ s most complex cuisines.
But sometimes, guests want something a little easier— a familiar comfort food, or a light, healthy option after a late-night arrival. With this in mind, COMO Cuisine makes its Thai debut at the new COMO Metropolitan Bangkok with a new restaurant on the second floor and a substantial all-day dining menu. Developed by Australian chef Daniel Moran, COMO’ s Culinary Vice President, alongside COMO Group Executive Chef, Amanda Gale, menus feature salads, soups, meats and fish dishes,‘ kitchen’ classics, sharing dishes, and kids’ favourites. The restaurant also features a wide selection from COMO Shambhala Kitchen— a healthy living concept with an emphasis on whole foods.
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