SO/ Bangkok

"Nouveau French meets modern Thai at SO/ Sofitel Bangkok , which takes its design cues from four of the core Chinese elements: Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood. The result is like being transported into a fashion shoot or the pages of a decor magazine: Each of the 237 rooms and suites is themed, and depending on which element you end up with, there may be fantasy-inspired wallpaper, walls of glass and warm wood, or highly polished floors, plus extra touches courtesy of fashion designer Christian Lacroix. Tall windows allow for views of urbanBangkokand green Lumphini Park at every turn, bathrooms are stocked with YTSARA products, and amenities include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, Apple Mac Mini media hubs, and seamless Wi-Fi in all rooms, plus iPads in the suites. Even the staff, with their beautifully coordinated, mixed-patterned uniforms, look like they just stepped off the runway. All this incredible style is matched by a vibe that’s both energetic and wonderfully warm, including in the six buzzing restaurants and bars—which range from the street food-inspired Red Oven and the rooftop Park Society and Hi-Lo Bar to the poolside Water Club."

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"Overlooking lush Lumpini Park, this five-star urban oasis has a resort-like feel with fashion-forward designs by Christian Lacroix, vibrant rooftop nightlife, and thoughtfully designed HIS & HERS (also HIS & HIS and HERS & HERS) in-room amenities. It serves as a lively social hub, hosting a monthly pool party on select Saturdays from early afternoon into the evening that has become a fashionable, must-see scene." - AFAR

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"For chocolate lovers this is the place for you. The Sofitel is helping those who have grown tired of traditional mooncake fillings with experimental flavours such as raspberry chocolate with peppermint and lotus seed, dark chocolate with chestnut, five bean, milk chocolate with macadamia and passion fruit cream, and ivory chocolate with caramel cherry and almond." - Colin Ho

SO/ BANGKOK, a Design Boutique Hotel Bangkok, Thailand

"This stylish urban oasis boasts stunning interior design inspired by the 5 natural elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Metal and Fire. Rising 30 stories above the city, Sofitel So Bangkok has rooms equipped with Apple Mac minis and suites with iPads. Elegant and modern, the themed rooms feature full-length windows with views or the city or Lumpini Park. All come with free Wi-Fi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and a free minibar. Bathrooms have a bathtub and separate rainshower. Sofitel So Bangkok is 400 metres from Lumpini Boxing Stadium, 1.2 km from Thaniya Plaza and 2.3 km from Siam Paragon. It is about 25 km from both Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Muang Airport. The world-class So Spa is designed like a mythological forest, with relaxing massage treatments, a tanning salon and rejuvenating hot tubs. There is also an outdoor pool and well-equipped fitness centre. The chic Park Society Restaurant and Bar offers fine dining on the hotel's rooftop, while Red Oven presents live cooking stations serving international dishes. Other dining options include Chocolab Cafe and 3 bars." - My Boutique Hotel (en)

SO/ Bangkok (Bangkok, Central Thailand) 9 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Part French, part Thai, all high-gloss modern design, the thirty-story Sofitel So Bangkok lets you forget neither its European heritage nor its setting at the heart of the bustling capital of Thailand. The green expanse of Lumpini Park is just outside, and beyond it, on view from one floor-to-ceiling window after another, stands Bangkok’s dramatic skyline. Inside, fashion designer Christian Lacroix oversaw the work of five Thai designers, resulting in an adventurous but cohesive look — as well as some very natty staff uniforms." - Tablet Hotels