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I just posted this over on FT and had to post it here as well - you need to experience this hotel if in Bangkok. The So Bangkok is in a league of it's own - and they are still in soft opening stage - should be fully opened in the next 2 months or so.
What is your Le Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Absolutely!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked So Suite and received So Lofty room (top room).
How are the rooms?
AMAZING!!! The room was sensational - so large - massive room, huge bath, shower, dressing, lounge, dining room. Just incredible.
We also got to have a look at the other rooms - hotel is themed water, earth, fire, metal and wood - so saw most of the room styles and there is something there for everyone. It's so Chic and Elegant - just amazing - and the hotel is still only in the soft opening stage - so once it's fully completed it will be even better.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Everything! This hotel is sensational. We were given the VIP treatment. When we arrived (at 1130am) our room wasn't ready - we weren't expecting it to be and thought we'd go shopping until it was - but we were offered a complimentary lunch in the Red Oven (sensational food). Checkout was then also extended to 6pm on the day of departure - we hoped for a 4pm checkout but got a 6pm one.
We were also given a one hour massage each, complimentary breakfast, So Bangkok gift (magnet with words So), chocolates, etc.
The Spa was amazing. Great massages and amazing atmosphere.
Red Oven - one of the restaurants - has an amazing buffet with different styles of food. Also had breakfast there and it was amazing too.
The Club Signature lounge isn't quite open but we were still given Club Signature services - afternoon tea, evening coughtails, all day drinks and snacks - and that was so good. The Thai Coconut Daiquiri was amazing.
The staff were outstanding - so friendly, wanted to help, made any little inconveniences just slide away (just some inconveniences because it's still in soft opening - but really, the way they handled it just added to their exceptional experience). Seriously, we felt like we were the most important guests in the hotel - and this was from all of the staff.
The pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam room were all great - beautiful facilities and nice to be in.
The hotel looks amazing - so modern, chic, sophisticated and warm. There is a room type for every taste - we loved Metal and Earth rooms (earth would be especially good if you had kids with you).
Bad:
The only very minor complaint was that the snacks with coughtails were pretty basic (just crisps and some kind of nut thing) but everything else was so good that it really didn't matter.
And I guess that you could say there were some things missing but this is just because the hotel isn't quite finished - but really, it didn't matter.
Value for $ or Vouchers?
Yes for both. So good value - it is a little dearer than other Accor properties in Bangkok but so worth it.
Would you return?
Absolutely. We didn't want to leave.
Really Good Value for the price I paid;
YES!
We just loved the Sofitel So Bangkok. It has to be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Put's other Sofitel's in a different (lower) class. They are really trying to impress guests and they are doing it so well.
Can't wait to get back there.
What is your Le Club status?
Platinum
Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Absolutely!
Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked So Suite and received So Lofty room (top room).
How are the rooms?
AMAZING!!! The room was sensational - so large - massive room, huge bath, shower, dressing, lounge, dining room. Just incredible.
We also got to have a look at the other rooms - hotel is themed water, earth, fire, metal and wood - so saw most of the room styles and there is something there for everyone. It's so Chic and Elegant - just amazing - and the hotel is still only in the soft opening stage - so once it's fully completed it will be even better.
What was good and what was bad?
Good:
Everything! This hotel is sensational. We were given the VIP treatment. When we arrived (at 1130am) our room wasn't ready - we weren't expecting it to be and thought we'd go shopping until it was - but we were offered a complimentary lunch in the Red Oven (sensational food). Checkout was then also extended to 6pm on the day of departure - we hoped for a 4pm checkout but got a 6pm one.
We were also given a one hour massage each, complimentary breakfast, So Bangkok gift (magnet with words So), chocolates, etc.
The Spa was amazing. Great massages and amazing atmosphere.
Red Oven - one of the restaurants - has an amazing buffet with different styles of food. Also had breakfast there and it was amazing too.
The Club Signature lounge isn't quite open but we were still given Club Signature services - afternoon tea, evening coughtails, all day drinks and snacks - and that was so good. The Thai Coconut Daiquiri was amazing.
The staff were outstanding - so friendly, wanted to help, made any little inconveniences just slide away (just some inconveniences because it's still in soft opening - but really, the way they handled it just added to their exceptional experience). Seriously, we felt like we were the most important guests in the hotel - and this was from all of the staff.
The pool, fitness centre, sauna, steam room were all great - beautiful facilities and nice to be in.
The hotel looks amazing - so modern, chic, sophisticated and warm. There is a room type for every taste - we loved Metal and Earth rooms (earth would be especially good if you had kids with you).
Bad:
The only very minor complaint was that the snacks with coughtails were pretty basic (just crisps and some kind of nut thing) but everything else was so good that it really didn't matter.
And I guess that you could say there were some things missing but this is just because the hotel isn't quite finished - but really, it didn't matter.
Value for $ or Vouchers?
Yes for both. So good value - it is a little dearer than other Accor properties in Bangkok but so worth it.
Would you return?
Absolutely. We didn't want to leave.
Really Good Value for the price I paid;
YES!
We just loved the Sofitel So Bangkok. It has to be one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Put's other Sofitel's in a different (lower) class. They are really trying to impress guests and they are doing it so well.
Can't wait to get back there.
