Great review Kevin. Having stayed at The Park Hyatt Bangkok 5 or 6 times, for exactly the reasons you mention, I agree with everything you say. It’s a great hotel, in a good location at a brilliant price point (globally speaking). Have recommended it to many of my friends and no one comes away disappointed. Keep up the great work Kevin - I love your channel.
3:39 I’ve been living in Bangkok since 2016 and have a different perception about the climate here. Our hottest months are April, May, and June. Historically, the wet season is from July to September.
Hey Kevin! Such great reviews! I work in luxury Hotels myself and I really love how you focused on the Details in each hotel such as, Amenities, state of furniture, Style, Staff etc. and also point out the things that might be underwhelming :) For me those are the best Hotel reviews I've ever came across on RUclips and trust me I`ve seen many :) Keep up the good work :)
The video quality indeed being better each day!! Also the backsound.. it’s a very nice one.. I felt the excitement to explore every corner of the hotel.. love it and thank you!!!🎉
Waited for this so long and loved it! My family and I spent 5 nights in room 3012 also, and we loved it. Fully agree with the review in particular the food and hospitality during breakfast. That was really next level. And honestly before booking this hotel we were in a limbo with Rosewood next door. Hopefully you’ll review there too. You’re the best, Kevin.
Yet another fantastic, interesting, entertaining and useful report - many thanks! Great to see your followers, views and thumbs-up increasing - very much deserved!
I was eager to see your review of this hotel as it's my go-to in Bangkok. You nailed it. Especially the summary. I get the urge to explore other hotels whenever I have a reason to stay elsewhere in the city, but the Park Hyatt is just too nice & comfortable to pass up (esp for globalists).
Yeah, it’s quite incredible what happens when a hotel group actually does focus on its top tier guests 😂. I have two nights in Bangkok coming up and have a long list of hotels I ‘should’ be staying at… but I also have a Hyatt booked haha.
I’ve been waiting for this review! Last time I chose a hotel in Bangkok it was because of your Kimpton video and I think you’ve done it again with this one! Park Hyatt Bangkok is amazing, especially the pool area, very expensive burgers though haha (I checked the pool bar menu prices).
Go and eat in the Basement level of Siam Paragon next time, restaurant Quality Meals for no more than $7-10USD I don’t get why Burger King & Mc Donald’s is so expensive there either!
Thank you for the continued great work. As a globalist, after watching your video, I booked 4 nights in Feb. Unfortunately their deluxe suite was not available. But I used my SUA for the park suite king. I am sure it would be as great
So true… Bangkok is the Best place to Stopover city to stay when travelling from from Australia to Europe, for under $100AUD. You can get a good 4 star a hotel, whereas in Singapore ( another favourite stop over for me) $100AUD gets you a 3 star hotel, Namely in the Hotel 81 chain.. The Park Hyatt is centrally located as you turn east and you have a 10 min walk to Sukhumvit, turn west and in 10 mins you walk towards Siam Paragon, which would be one of the top luxury malls ( alongside Icon Siam) with great dining options to match. Also it’s around the corner from Ratchaprasong and. A 15 min walk to the Pratunam Market. By the way the Sky Bridge is actually known as the skywalk. Great review by the way!
Finally a video on my favourite Bangkok hotel. Great video as always Kevin. You should check out Grande Centre Point though. Not a lot of videos on them online. Hilton Pattaya would be nice too.
Will keep this hotel in mind when booking our trip to Thailand hopefully next year. Looks stylish without being contrived (apart from the bar which is not my vibe). Thank you for another great review 🙏🏼💫
I love each and every one of your videos, Kevin! I hope you don't mind, but I pause each of the info pages embedded within your video, and take a while to digest the content and take some notes for future trips. Lol. I love your breakfast scorecard towards the end!! I'm definitely going to give this hotel a try. Normally, I stay at the much older Shangri-La in Bangkok, for location and service, not architecture. You've kinda sold me on the Park Hyatt! Happy travels, Sir!! and thanks for the amazing content. xx
A stunning hotel and pool and an amazing review Kevin! If in Siam-Sukhumvit for luxury this review made me consider the Park Hyatt but I prefer staying on the riverfront and love staying at the Peninsula!
I'd been thinking that before my stay, but since the corner couldn't be guaranteed in any way, getting the Suite was better than just a high floor room- especially considering the hotel was near capacity!
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g). Thanks very much for the support ❤️
Stayed there the first time shortly after they opened in 2017 since they offered amazing rates, have been back there 3 times now and even though I have tried other hotels in BKK this one remains my favourite!
Good review as always Kevin & agree with your BKK comments - So much good choice. Would be good if you could swing by the Shangri La to see what your thoughts would be. Recommend you get an Horizon Club floor room to enjoy the "full" experience. Keep it up!
Also my favorite hotel in BKK for the price and location. One tip if using a grab for pickup, manually move the pin further out onto the main road. The default pin has the drivers going into the mall.
Hi Kevin - Big big fan of your series, so thank you for the detail and stats for each video. Your reviews are always the best. Question: What brand of carry-on luggage do you use, and is it a two or four-wheeled model? Thanks!
You have status with Hyatt😅, you hit that right. Although Park Hyatt is an excellent hotel the choices are quite overwhelming for it to stand out. The power of distribution channels and I think this is one of the better executed Park Hyatt😘. Love that you forced yourself to film only one day😇
I'm a huge fan of your videos, Kevin! If I can provide a bit of constructive feedback? Check out 'Shutter Speed' as a filming concept! There are certain shutter speeds which will completely hide the flickering lights you see in your videos! To minimize flickering lights in videos, it’s recommended to shoot at frame rates divisible by the electrical frequency of that country (50 Hz in Thailand, for example). For example, shooting at 50 fps instead of 60 fps with shutter speeds adjusted to intervals like 1/100, (try to at least "double" the frames per second for your denominator, also known as a 180° shutter) can help reduce or eliminate the flickering effect! It's hard to explain adequately in a RUclips comment, but I'm sure it will lead to less distraction from the flickering effect in your future videos.
Thanks and yeah I’m aware of the conversions, but those don’t work for modern LEDs. Some LEDs flicker especially during movement regardless of Hz or frame rate- something I experimented with a couple years ago when LEDs became more prevalent. Plus, I film with iPhones, so 50fps isn’t an option 😃
When in Bangkok, I seem to be at hotels near places you reviewed. My last trip was to the Grand Centre Point Rachadamri, a street down from the Hansar, and my next trip will be the GCP Ploenchit, across the street from the Central Embassy.
Thanks! How can you not mention the extensive and amazing art collection at display in this amazing hotel? For me this is one of the reasons to go.The art is all over 😊
Great vid. The PHB is a great hotel, but if you want to see the best pool at a 5-star in BKK check out the Conrad. It is an oasis in the chaotic cacophony of BKK. Huge area, a super large pool, and amazing landscaping. The location of the Conrad however is the worst thing about it.
Nice review Kevin! We have stayed at Park Hyatt Bangkok last year and last January. Had a wonderful experience. Looking forward to more videos specially hotel reviews. Cheers!
Thanks Kevin, great review! Would you really rate this Swimming pool is better than the Four Seasons though? I thought that Four Seasons was the best hotel in Bangkok, it certainly what I thought when I was there.
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g).
Given we ultimately chose the Kimpton over the Park Hyatt, I’m incredibly relieved to see that Kimpton’s breakfast won out by…3 spots…if only to allay my FOMO. Thanks for the video Kevin!
Bored of hyatt property in bangkok… can’t wait to try standard properties… hope they renovate the GH and add a thompson brand or even a hyatt centric..
@@tfft Perhaps, but it is new, half the price, (including lounge access), similar position, direct BTS access, 2 sky pools, a map for the breakfast!, and a 9.5 score on booking. I had reserved the Rosewood for our trip end Jan , but I switched to the Eastin. We shall see!
I stayed here after it opened. Would not really stay here again. It was a bit too sterile for me. My favorite hotel in BKK is the Kempinski Sindhorn Hotel. So now you understand. I agree with some of your points. The breakfast buffet seems to have improved. Loved the art in this hotel!. In addition, I'm waiting for the Aman to open near here. Unfortunately, it will open in 2025.
Designed by Yabu Pushelburg, Shenzhen and Hanghzhou's Park Hyatt even better, but of course Park Hyatt in Kyoto designed by Tony Chi is on a another level. Really, the best Park Hyatt are always in East Asia and Southeast Asia
Completely agree about that blonde wood paneling, that and the location of the bathroom. My impression of the paneling is that it gave it a slightly sterile look. I recently agonized between the different ultra luxury hotels to book during a recent trip to BKK. Ultimately we booked at the Intercontinental by Chit Loem for the sheer bang for buck (two high flr rooms w/ breakfast for the price of one Park Hyatt room). Yeah - if I wasn’t a mere Discoverist I would probably make PH the primary choice.
It is without a doubt a superb hotel, and its location in Ploen Chit is excellent. And as you say, the pool is magnificent. One thing annoys me though. We are in Thailand, not the United States, and that the prices on the restaurant menu are excluding tax seems completely stupid to me. Why should I have to calculate the 17% addition when in any case these are fixed taxes and services?
As a former restaurant owner myself who personally hates the practice (not including tax... not including service I don't think is an issue...) but also participated in it myself, I can tell you in some cases it is simply not a choice. If you are operating in a market where your competitors are advertising their prices without tax, it is a legitimate reason to follow the practice. Things like this need to be cut off at the governmental level to be effective.
I reckon if you order a western dish in a place like Bangkok then you get what you get. I’d always select a local speciality especially at hotel prices
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g).
@@tfft really? The Bangkok location looks so beautiful and where I want to stay. Especially with the bath tub tvs and chocolate Tuk tuks they give out. Plus the butler service. Hope you’ll reconsider down the line!💙
I went my review: noise on the room facing the road even if very high floor breakfast is small but delicious restaurants are good pool is good gym needs an upgrade there is sauna in locker room that is great room is good
You're not alone. As filmmakers even some of the greats have the same problem. Just look at Kevin Costner with An American Saga, or Ridley Scott with Napoleon. Both films suffered dramatically in the edit because both filmmakers simply shot too much footage. Your vlogs are extremely cohesive compared to those two big budget Hollywood disasters.
I like this hotel, based on your review. And as a globalist, I'm sure will check this out this summer and hopefully able to snatch one of its suite upgrade. Though the hotel looks like, the foods at its restaurant look too American/Westernized, kinda boring. I'd probably be doing lot of local dining instead as I want the authentic Thai food.
I also stayed there before, booked through FHR. I was able to use the $100 at the penthouse. However, the way they converted THB to USD at a very low rate upset me. smh
So many good hotels in Bankok, but this definitely one of the best. I've flown MAS/ Malaysian many times but I struggle to remember anything about them. Which tells me they are not good and not bad. Basically Meh.
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Great review Kevin. Having stayed at The Park Hyatt Bangkok 5 or 6 times, for exactly the reasons you mention, I agree with everything you say. It’s a great hotel, in a good location at a brilliant price point (globally speaking). Have recommended it to many of my friends and no one comes away disappointed. Keep up the great work Kevin - I love your channel.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
3:39 I’ve been living in Bangkok since 2016 and have a different perception about the climate here.
Our hottest months are April, May, and June. Historically, the wet season is from July to September.
I just present the data :)
Yeah Im also living in bangkok since 2004 it's just clean city tbh
Hey Kevin! Such great reviews! I work in luxury Hotels myself and I really love how you focused on the Details in each hotel such as, Amenities, state of furniture, Style, Staff etc. and also point out the things that might be underwhelming :)
For me those are the best Hotel reviews I've ever came across on RUclips and trust me I`ve seen many :) Keep up the good work :)
Appreciate that!
The video quality indeed being better each day!! Also the backsound.. it’s a very nice one.. I felt the excitement to explore every corner of the hotel.. love it and thank you!!!🎉
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Waited for this so long and loved it! My family and I spent 5 nights in room 3012 also, and we loved it. Fully agree with the review in particular the food and hospitality during breakfast. That was really next level. And honestly before booking this hotel we were in a limbo with Rosewood next door. Hopefully you’ll review there too. You’re the best, Kevin.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
What a beautiful hotel!! The Breakfast presentation looks fantastic and so fresh!! Thanks Kevin 🙂
I have stayed there 2 times and I love this place. Thank you for posting this video ❤
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Thanks for th review, Kevin. I would definitely recommend you try out the Conrad Bangkok next time, especially their executive lounge
Yet another fantastic, interesting, entertaining and useful report - many thanks! Great to see your followers, views and thumbs-up increasing - very much deserved!
I was eager to see your review of this hotel as it's my go-to in Bangkok. You nailed it. Especially the summary. I get the urge to explore other hotels whenever I have a reason to stay elsewhere in the city, but the Park Hyatt is just too nice & comfortable to pass up (esp for globalists).
Yeah, it’s quite incredible what happens when a hotel group actually does focus on its top tier guests 😂. I have two nights in Bangkok coming up and have a long list of hotels I ‘should’ be staying at… but I also have a Hyatt booked haha.
I’ve been waiting for this review! Last time I chose a hotel in Bangkok it was because of your Kimpton video and I think you’ve done it again with this one! Park Hyatt Bangkok is amazing, especially the pool area, very expensive burgers though haha (I checked the pool bar menu prices).
The lunch time burger price was much lower if I remember lol
Go and eat in the Basement level of Siam Paragon next time, restaurant Quality Meals for no more than $7-10USD
I don’t get why Burger King & Mc Donald’s is so expensive there either!
Always until the end including the ads! Stay well Kevin!
Thank you for the continued great work. As a globalist, after watching your video, I booked 4 nights in Feb. Unfortunately their deluxe suite was not available. But I used my SUA for the park suite king. I am sure it would be as great
So true… Bangkok is the Best place to Stopover city to stay when travelling from from Australia to Europe, for under $100AUD. You can get a good 4 star a hotel, whereas in Singapore ( another favourite stop over for me) $100AUD gets you a 3 star hotel, Namely in the Hotel 81 chain.. The Park Hyatt is centrally located as you turn east and you have a 10 min walk to Sukhumvit, turn west and in 10 mins you walk towards Siam Paragon, which would be one of the top luxury malls ( alongside Icon Siam) with great dining options to match. Also it’s around the corner from Ratchaprasong and. A 15 min walk to the Pratunam Market. By the way the Sky Bridge is actually known as the skywalk. Great review by the way!
Finally a video on my favourite Bangkok hotel. Great video as always Kevin. You should check out Grande Centre Point though. Not a lot of videos on them online.
Hilton Pattaya would be nice too.
Have been to quite a few GCPs and CPs over the years. They used to be my goto affordable nights in BKK
Very informative review as always. Thanks Kevin!
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Will keep this hotel in mind when booking our trip to Thailand hopefully next year. Looks stylish without being contrived (apart from the bar which is not my vibe). Thank you for another great review 🙏🏼💫
Yeah, all of the restaurants and bars up top don't quite match the serene vibe of everything below it!
Been there and LOVED the place! Great video!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@@tfft My pleasure! Thank YOU!
I love each and every one of your videos, Kevin! I hope you don't mind, but I pause each of the info pages embedded within your video, and take a while to digest the content and take some notes for future trips. Lol. I love your breakfast scorecard towards the end!! I'm definitely going to give this hotel a try. Normally, I stay at the much older Shangri-La in Bangkok, for location and service, not architecture. You've kinda sold me on the Park Hyatt! Happy travels, Sir!! and thanks for the amazing content. xx
A stunning hotel and pool and an amazing review Kevin! If in Siam-Sukhumvit for luxury this review made me consider the Park Hyatt but I prefer staying on the riverfront and love staying at the Peninsula!
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It’s a great property. Have gotten nice upgrades there. Love the pool. Breakfast is very good there as well. The staff is awesome.
Thanks for sharing ✈️
I prefer the Corner Room. It's just a bit smaller than that suite, but the layout made the most of the view of the city. 😊
I'd been thinking that before my stay, but since the corner couldn't be guaranteed in any way, getting the Suite was better than just a high floor room- especially considering the hotel was near capacity!
Beautiful Hotel! I send a lot of my travel clients here and its nice to have a video to share with them now!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
This is my must stay when I visit Bangkok. Try Rosewood next time, different vibes and decorations.
It’s in my list!
@@tfftthank you for making great reviews Kevin, I sincerely enjoy all your videos
Anyway you can tell me the brand and model of that mattress and topper?
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g). Thanks very much for the support ❤️
@@tfft Kevin, you legend. Thank you sir.
Stayed there last year, really enjoyed the service and can't beat the breakfast buffet. I am still thinking about it lol
Stayed there the first time shortly after they opened in 2017 since they offered amazing rates, have been back there 3 times now and even though I have tried other hotels in BKK this one remains my favourite!
Thanks for sharing ✈️
Good review as always Kevin & agree with your BKK comments - So much good choice. Would be good if you could swing by the Shangri La to see what your thoughts would be. Recommend you get an Horizon Club floor room to enjoy the "full" experience. Keep it up!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
I hope you would consider reviewing the Bangkok Waldorf Astoria. I’m loving your content as always.
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Also my favorite hotel in BKK for the price and location. One tip if using a grab for pickup, manually move the pin further out onto the main road. The default pin has the drivers going into the mall.
Maybe that's changed. Had no problem- the pin defaulted to the side driveway entrance when I was there.
Iconic Dusit Thani,BKK is reopening soon, can’t wait for your report🙏
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Hi Kevin - Big big fan of your series, so thank you for the detail and stats for each video. Your reviews are always the best.
Question: What brand of carry-on luggage do you use, and is it a two or four-wheeled model? Thanks!
Обзор хороший, номер потрясающ. Красивый бассейн. Наконец-то вам понравилось!
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You have status with Hyatt😅, you hit that right. Although Park Hyatt is an excellent hotel the choices are quite overwhelming for it to stand out. The power of distribution channels and I think this is one of the better executed Park Hyatt😘. Love that you forced yourself to film only one day😇
I'm a huge fan of your videos, Kevin! If I can provide a bit of constructive feedback? Check out 'Shutter Speed' as a filming concept! There are certain shutter speeds which will completely hide the flickering lights you see in your videos! To minimize flickering lights in videos, it’s recommended to shoot at frame rates divisible by the electrical frequency of that country (50 Hz in Thailand, for example).
For example, shooting at 50 fps instead of 60 fps with shutter speeds adjusted to intervals like 1/100, (try to at least "double" the frames per second for your denominator, also known as a 180° shutter) can help reduce or eliminate the flickering effect!
It's hard to explain adequately in a RUclips comment, but I'm sure it will lead to less distraction from the flickering effect in your future videos.
Thanks and yeah I’m aware of the conversions, but those don’t work for modern LEDs. Some LEDs flicker especially during movement regardless of Hz or frame rate- something I experimented with a couple years ago when LEDs became more prevalent. Plus, I film with iPhones, so 50fps isn’t an option 😃
When in Bangkok, I seem to be at hotels near places you reviewed. My last trip was to the Grand Centre Point Rachadamri, a street down from the Hansar, and my next trip will be the GCP Ploenchit, across the street from the Central Embassy.
I've stayed at the GCP Rachadamri many times. Generally a great value in the area- especially for the room sizes.
Thanks! How can you not mention the extensive and amazing art collection at display in this amazing hotel? For me this is one of the reasons to go.The art is all over 😊
Great hotel, and even better with your global status! 🎉😅 You yanks are so lucky with all your travel perks 😊
We get a lot of (unrelated) credit card perks, but I assure you my Globalist status has nothing to do with my nationality lol
Will check it out,thanks.🙏👍
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The reminder to like actually does work to remind me to do it
Good to know! lol
Hi Kevin, cross the street is actually as well a true gem (The Okura Prestige) which is a very valid contender of breakfast to hit top 10 list).
Lol, just saw you been there and realized I booked it for our last trip cause of your review 😅
I’m very confused lol
This made me wanna go here now 😊tqs
Hi Kevin, please could you share the brand of the mattress topper? I stayed here and agree that the bed was divine.
I don’t have it with me atm, but if you look through the comments on this video I answered that a few times.
Thanks for sharing, shared.
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Great vid. The PHB is a great hotel, but if you want to see the best pool at a 5-star in BKK check out the Conrad. It is an oasis in the chaotic cacophony of BKK. Huge area, a super large pool, and amazing landscaping. The location of the Conrad however is the worst thing about it.
The pool may be great- but from everything I've seen then Conrad has quite a few things working against it lol.
Still love your cruise reviews
Thank You ✈️
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The wood cladding too much for my taste but the rest of the property is beautiful. Thanks for the great review once again ❤.
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Nice review Kevin! We have stayed at Park Hyatt Bangkok last year and last January. Had a wonderful experience.
Looking forward to more videos specially hotel reviews. Cheers!
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
Great review of the Park Hyatt Kevin! When will your website be published?
Soon :)
Thanks Kevin, great review! Would you really rate this Swimming pool is better than the Four Seasons though? I thought that Four Seasons was the best hotel in Bangkok, it certainly what I thought when I was there.
Can u tell us whats the Brandname of the mattress and the toper ?
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g).
@@tfft thank you sir!
I hoped someone would ask this!
Given we ultimately chose the Kimpton over the Park Hyatt, I’m incredibly relieved to see that Kimpton’s breakfast won out by…3 spots…if only to allay my FOMO. Thanks for the video Kevin!
No real difference when ranked that close haha- more about how it was compared to brand expectations- but either way, they're both great properties!
Perfect Hyatt❤
Hard to argue with that!
My favorite spa in BKK!!!!!!!
Thanks for watching
Would love to see a review of hotel in ChiangMai and ChiangRai like Four seasone/Anantara
It’s on my list 🌏
What do you think about the Waldorf Astoria bangkok and the rosewood? Thank you ❤
I think I haven't stayed there yet :)
@@tfft yet? 😂
Should do Waldorf Astoria Bangkok too!
It’s on my list 🌏
Bored of hyatt property in bangkok… can’t wait to try standard properties… hope they renovate the GH and add a thompson brand or even a hyatt centric..
What about the Eastin Grand PhayaThai? Seems to offer excellent value for money.
Have never been- but I don't consider an Eastin to be anywhere near the same level as a PH.
@@tfft Perhaps, but it is new, half the price, (including lounge access), similar position, direct BTS access, 2 sky pools, a map for the breakfast!, and a 9.5 score on booking. I had reserved the Rosewood for our trip end Jan , but I switched to the Eastin. We shall see!
I stayed here after it opened. Would not really stay here again. It was a bit too sterile for me. My favorite hotel in BKK is the Kempinski Sindhorn Hotel. So now you understand. I agree with some of your points. The breakfast buffet seems to have improved. Loved the art in this hotel!. In addition, I'm waiting for the Aman to open near here. Unfortunately, it will open in 2025.
I think the lobby and the bar (forget the name) of the Kempinski are gorgeous, but the other aspects, I prefer at the PH. Thanks for watching 🩴
@@tfftI'm waiting for the Aman to open near here. Unfortunately, it has been delayed to 2025.
Try the mulia bali beds. they have the comfiest beds.
Designed by Yabu Pushelburg, Shenzhen and Hanghzhou's Park Hyatt even better, but of course Park Hyatt in Kyoto designed by Tony Chi is on a another level. Really, the best Park Hyatt are always in East Asia and Southeast Asia
Completely agree about that blonde wood paneling, that and the location of the bathroom. My impression of the paneling is that it gave it a slightly sterile look. I recently agonized between the different ultra luxury hotels to book during a recent trip to BKK. Ultimately we booked at the Intercontinental by Chit Loem for the sheer bang for buck (two high flr rooms w/ breakfast for the price of one Park Hyatt room). Yeah - if I wasn’t a mere Discoverist I would probably make PH the primary choice.
It is without a doubt a superb hotel, and its location in Ploen Chit is excellent. And as you say, the pool is magnificent.
One thing annoys me though. We are in Thailand, not the United States, and that the prices on the restaurant menu are excluding tax seems completely stupid to me.
Why should I have to calculate the 17% addition when in any case these are fixed taxes and services?
As a former restaurant owner myself who personally hates the practice (not including tax... not including service I don't think is an issue...) but also participated in it myself, I can tell you in some cases it is simply not a choice. If you are operating in a market where your competitors are advertising their prices without tax, it is a legitimate reason to follow the practice. Things like this need to be cut off at the governmental level to be effective.
The 'Videos & Playlists You Might Enjoy' link in the description doesn't seem to work for me
Fixed!
I reckon if you order a western dish in a place like Bangkok then you get what you get. I’d always select a local speciality especially at hotel prices
High end Bangkok hotels typically have fantastic western restaurants.
09:40 we also need that information about the bed!
The mattress was Slumberland (no specific markings) and the topper was Ownia 10% Goose Down 90% Goose Feather (5220g for 180cm). Ownia for pillows as well 30% Goose Down 70% Goose Feather (50x75 1250g).
Could you please mention the brand of the mattress and pillow. Would appreciate a lot.
Thank you.
That is the correct amount of water bottles that should be in any hotel room :)
My profile has a standing request for extra water and coffee 😅
One day👍
Hard working Kevin strikes again! Thank you for sharing the experience!
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Nice hotel with a sexy bar too! Could you do a review on 137 Pillars Bangkok?
I've considered it, but... it just feels like such a cop out compared to 137 Chiang Mai lol
@@tfft really? The Bangkok location looks so beautiful and where I want to stay. Especially with the bath tub tvs and chocolate Tuk tuks they give out. Plus the butler service. Hope you’ll reconsider down the line!💙
having stayed there just earlier this year, I would prefer st regis actually. it's pretty good, but st regis's food just better
Fair enough!
I went my review:
noise on the room facing the road even if very high floor
breakfast is small but delicious
restaurants are good
pool is good
gym needs an upgrade
there is sauna in locker room that is great
room is good
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You're not alone. As filmmakers even some of the greats have the same problem. Just look at Kevin Costner with An American Saga, or Ridley Scott with Napoleon. Both films suffered dramatically in the edit because both filmmakers simply shot too much footage. Your vlogs are extremely cohesive compared to those two big budget Hollywood disasters.
I like this hotel, based on your review. And as a globalist, I'm sure will check this out this summer and hopefully able to snatch one of its suite upgrade. Though the hotel looks like, the foods at its restaurant look too American/Westernized, kinda boring. I'd probably be doing lot of local dining instead as I want the authentic Thai food.
I also stayed there before, booked through FHR. I was able to use the $100 at the penthouse. However, the way they converted THB to USD at a very low rate upset me. smh
Standard practice that hotel conversion rates are 5-10% off of the baseline- which AMEX allows. If over 10%, you can note it with AMEX.
So many good hotels in Bankok, but this definitely one of the best. I've flown MAS/ Malaysian many times but I struggle to remember anything about them. Which tells me they are not good and not bad. Basically Meh.
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Do you have discord channel?
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Good old Sukhumvit traffic 😥
Yes, lovely as ever lol
Google "why is Foie Gras banned"
No need, I know what it is.
Such a waste staying hiso 5 star. Could be in any city of the world.
Far better boutique properties that are in local areas.
Sterile 5 star boring.