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The Sukhothai Bangkok

I’m a sucker for a dramatic, landscaped driveway and fragrant, palatial lobby. Luckily, the Sukhothai Bangkok offers both, in addition to the modern luxury one would expect from a celebrated hotel. Yet, the details go far beyond what I expected. While portions of the outdoor grounds are inspired by the famed ancient temple that shares its name (monuments rising from lotus ponds are but one example), the indoor decor blends teak, marble carvings, and hundreds of meters of Thai silk throughout its rooms and halls. The Club rooms are simply elegant and feature floor-to-ceiling window views and stunning, mirror-lined bathrooms. There is a magnetism to the Sukhothai that extends beyond a place to sleep.