I like Bangkok. However Bangkok is a loopy metropolis, so I wish to steadiness issues out by staying in a soothing space. And there’s nothing extra enjoyable than being by the water. So every time I’m in Bangkok, I attempt to discover myself a riverside Bangkok resort close to the Chao Phraya river. This March, I stayed on the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside, and I’m excited to let you know about it as a result of I’ll undoubtedly be going again there.
The riverside location
The Ramada Bangkok isn’t simply close to the river, it’s proper on the river, with over 200 meters (over 660 ft) of river frontage on the Chao Phraya. It’s only a stone throw (or a complementary resort shuttle trip) away from Central Pier, the place all of the vacationer and commuter boats go away for journeys up the river, and a brief stroll from Asiatique, a preferred if barely touristy evening bazaar with loads of meals and leisure choices.
The view from our room: prime riverside location
Eating space with river views – completely wonderful for sundown watching!
The riverside lounge space at sundown
The resort’s personal boat will take you to Central Pier, from the place you’ll be able to take a ship to Bangkok’s widespread vacationer sights or catch the skytrain at Saphan Taksim station. Otherwise you could be like me and take the boat only for the sake of being on the water, with out a vacation spot in thoughts.
Even higher than simply being by the water is the choice to even be within the water. Bangkok warmth could be oppressing, so having the ability to bounce into this pool surrounded by unique crops was great. There have been loads of loungers across the pool and on that deck by the river one flooring up, which was an excellent place to dry off and watch boats passing by.
The pool at sundown
The Government Membership on the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside
Except for being on the river, there was one different factor that actually stood out concerning the resort: its Government Membership. Set on the 14th and fifteenth flooring, the Government Membership gives upscale lodging and an Government Membership Lounge which served completely different drinks and snacks primarily based on the time of the day and likewise housed a small enterprise middle. There’s additionally a variety of further membership advantages like use of the resort’s boardroom and complimentary garments urgent, in addition to quite a few reductions on laundry, spa and meals and beverage companies. And a ultimate bonus of late checkout at 4pm, which we sadly couldn’t benefit from as we had a flight to Ko Samui to catch (luxurious drawback, I do know).
We stayed in an Government Plaza Suite which got here with a king measurement mattress and a separate lounge space with an enormous couch. There have been two flatscreen TVs so on lazy evenings we may select whether or not we wished to look at TV from the mattress or the couch. The toilet was large as effectively, with a walk-in bathe, a tub and separate space with sink and facilities. It was nice for 2 individuals attempting to prepare on the identical time. Our suite had massive home windows in each the bed room and the lounge, and completely beautiful views of the Bangkok river and skyline. They had been nice throughout the day, however even higher at evening with the entire metropolis lit up.
Our king measurement mattress within the Government Plaza Suite
Huge doorways separating the residing space from the sleeping space. Being the one within the relationship that likes to sleep in, I undoubtedly appreciated these, so I may snooze a bit longer than my boyfriend.
View from the bed room to the lounge space: with TV and chaise longue within the bed room, there was loads of house to hang around on this suite
The lounge space TV and minibar. The minibar was stocked with the same old widespread objects, but in addition had a pleasant collection of teas which had been refilled each day. I’m not a espresso drinker, so having a unique tea to attempt each morning was nice!
The fruit platter, which was a part of the Government Membership advantages, was additionally refilled each day. This place by no means left us hungry!
The toilet, with loads of house for me to place all my lotions and potions.
Can’t beat this view! At evening we regularly turned off all of the lights within the suite and simply loved our unimaginable views.
The Government Membership Lounge & the foodie perks that include it
I knew we had been on to a winner after we had been being escorted to the Government Membership Lounge for examine in, and the pleasant receptionist mentioned “It’s afternoon tea time in the intervening time, would you want me to order you a tray of tea when you examine in?” YES PLEASE! There are few issues in life that I like greater than afternoon tea, so there was no approach I might flip down having afternoon tea whereas another person processed the check-in for us.
So we sat at a bit of desk proper by the window, having fun with riverside views, with an enormous tray of afternoon tea goodies in entrance of us, with completely no rush to finish our check-in.
Afternoon tea with a view. Pork saté with peanut sauce, Indian model wraps, crispy rice snacks, a collection of canapés, recent scones, coconut macaroons, darkish chocolate cake and berry cheese cake. Cream and orange jam had been served on the aspect, as had been limitless quantities of tea and low.
A closeup of the muffins, as a result of why not?
The Government Membership Lounge served tender drinks, espresso and tea all day lengthy, but in addition supplied breakfast and night cocktails with what the resort known as “mild hors d’oeuvres”, however was actually a full dinner buffet.
For breakfast, there was a buffet arrange. While the alternatives weren’t huge, the standard was high, and there have been some objects which actually acquired me excited, like recent, roasted younger coconuts to sip on or recent baked pretzels to enhance my very German breakfast of chilly cuts and cheeses. My boyfriend was extra eager on the collection of proteins on provide, which included issues like a complete leg of parma ham and slices of smoked duck.
Along with the buffet, there was a collection of a la carte objects made to order. We tried the eggs florentine with smoked salmon and the steak with fried egg, each of which had been scrumptious. All in all, the breakfast was a tremendous solution to begin our days of Bangkok exploring.
A small however superb selection of breakfast objects, with a ham carving station within the middle
For the protein fiend: Smoked salmon, carvings of Parma ham, and a few sushi to spherical it off.
Sushi, salads and condiments
Then got here the night cocktail hour. It was marketed as “mild hors d’oeuvres”, however may simply feed a crowd. There was free flowing wine and beer, and a collection of signature cocktails with reasonably beneficiant quantities of spirits. We grew to become large followers of the Margharitas, which had been a number of the greatest we’d had in our three months of touring South East Asia (and let’s simply say we tried our fair proportion of Margharitas all through that point).
The meals that was supplied was additionally nice: Largely mild meals, making us really feel a bit more healthy after these Margharitas, very recent, and completely different day-after-day. There was all the time a collection of Sushi, completely different breads, chilly meats and cheeses, in addition to a collection of scorching dishes and salads. As a result of we vowed to weblog about our expertise, we needed to attempt all of it.
A collection of starters: spicy thai salmon, smoked duck, skinny sliced salami and sushi
Pork saté with spicy peanut sauce
The perfect dish we had on the Ramada Bangkok: a thai spicy seafood salad, made for us on the spot by one of many Government Membership Lounge managers
…and naturally, the beverage accompanying all of this: Margharitas.
Breakfast buffet on the Terrace@72
Along with the breakfast possibility on the Government Membership Lounge, the Ramada Bangkok additionally gives a big worldwide breakfast buffet at its Terrace@72 restaurant, with each indoor and outside seating choices. This restaurant is open to everybody on the resort, so it could actually get a bit extra crowded, however it’s additionally significantly greater so the crowds can unfold out.
Ornament at Terrace@72: a show of traditional Thai substances
Thai staples: rice and chili
Dried chili, in case you wish to boost your breakfast!
A large collection of Sushi, excellent for a second or third course of a leisurely brunch
German-friendly breakfast decisions: chilly meats and cheeses
The fitness center & spa
The Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside additionally boasts a complete flooring of spa and fitness center choices.
Each of us had been significantly impressed with the fitness center, which featured a wide variety of weight coaching machines, cardio machines and even a Smith Machine. I loved operating on the treadmills which had been set proper in entrance of big home windows with river views. After all of the sushi, afternoon tea and cocktails, a exercise was a lot wanted.
The resort’s Smith Machine, free weights and leg press machine, and me attempting to steadiness out the muffins that got here with the afternoon tea
For the professionals, the Smith Machine was a welcome possibility, it’s fairly uncommon to see one in resort gyms
Me, operating of the carbs I had earlier
Along with the fitness center, there was additionally a pilates and yoga room which housed some health and yoga lessons.
What pulls most guests to this flooring although isn’t the fitness center, however the Massira Wellness & Spa middle. In spite of everything, Bangkok is legendary for Thai massages and foot massages. Each of those are supplied on the spa in fact, alongside a variety of different therapeutic massage choices, physique remedies, facials and mani-/pedicures.
The spa additionally features a sauna, jacuzzi and steamroom, if the Bangkok warmth isn’t sufficient so that you can break a sweat.
The sauna
The spa’s lounge and ready space, a soothing place to hang around
Steam room
One of many spa’s therapy rooms
The decision
The resort advertises “luxurious you’ll be able to afford”. For me, being served complimentary afternoon tea whereas I anticipate check-in to be accomplished is unquestionably luxurious. And it’s inexpensive too: I simply had a take a look at charges for subsequent weekend and Government flooring rooms begin at simply over 100 USD. Contemplating all the things that’s included within the Government Membership perks, that is unimaginable worth in my view.
This resort is unquestionably value testing on your subsequent Bangkok journey. For the riverside location, and for the worth for cash you get with the Government Membership advantages.
We loved our keep as visitors of the Ramada Plaza Bangkok Menam Riverside. All opinions are my very own and I’ll solely advocate accommodations and actions I actually get pleasure from. When you’re as enthusiastic about this resort as I’m, take a look at their web site for more information!
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