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Tucked beside the shimmering pool deck and just upstairs from the grand marble staircase that anchors Park Hyatt’s sleek lobby, Embassy Room – La Marina is where mornings begin with quiet elegance and afternoons unfold into vibrant Southern Italian flair. I got to enjoy both — starting with a luxurious breakfast as a hotel guest, and then returning for their standout Social Set Lunch.
BREAKFAST:
The vibe was serene, bright, and effortlessly refined. The semi-buffet setup included a spread of chilled items — think freshly baked viennoiserie, tropical fruit, cold cuts, and yogurts — but what truly impressed was the à la carte selection. Made-to-order dishes covered both Thai and international comforts, and they absolutely delivered.
The Pad Kra Pao (Thai basil chicken) was honestly one of the best I’ve had in any hotel breakfast setting — bold, savory, perfectly spiced, and authentically done. On the Western side, there were eggs any style, smashed avo, and even indulgent sweet options. The views of the pool just beyond the glass walls added a tranquil, almost resort-like energy, elevated by soaring ceilings and beautifully styled seating areas. A very Bangkok-meets-Riviera kind of breakfast — polished but never stuffy.
LUNCH:
Later that day, I returned for the La Marina Social Lunch — a Southern Italian seafood-centric journey through the sun-drenched flavors of Puglia, Campania, Calabria, Sicily, and Sardinia. The ambiance shifted from breezy breakfast to a more Mediterranean bistro mood: relaxed, sophisticated, and gently buzzing with conversation.
The Social Lunch format was perfect — generous sharing starters, choice of main, and optional dessert, all with mineral water included.
We began with warm, pillowy focaccia served alongside whipped ricotta, balsamic, and herb oil — an ideal welcome. The Insalata dell’orto was light and textured, with shavings of Parmigiano, pops of pomegranate, and pistachio crunch. The amberjack carpaccio was citrusy and fresh, and the zuppa di pesce, a Sicilian seafood stew, came piping hot and brimming with shellfish, tomato, and aromatic herbs — comforting yet elegant. The fried calamari were textbook perfect: light, crisp, and not the least bit greasy.
For our Secondi, we chose the Spaghetti AOP and the Orata ai Carboni (grilled seabream). The pasta was beautifully al dente — deceptively simple but full of garlicky, chili oil richness. The seabream was the real showstopper though — grilled over charcoal, served with asparagus, broad beans, and capers. It was light but deeply flavorful, smoky and bright all at once.
Even though dessert was technically optional, we went for both (because… balance). The classic tiramisu was silky and indulgent, while the homemade sorbetti — including a standout passionfruit — offered a refreshing finish.
Embassy Room – La Marina is that rare hotel dining space that nails both form and flavor, morning and midday. Whether you're poolside at sunrise or sipping Sicilian stew under midday sunbeams, it feels like a slow escape to the Mediterranean — with Bangkok’s skyline just out the window. The atmosphere is stunning, the service warm, and the food layered, generous, and thoughtful.
It’s the kind of spot you want to return to — whether for another breezy breakfast before the pool, or to slowly eat your way through Southern Italy, one lunch at a time.
