// The winners of the giveaway are #345 and #495. I have another upcoming hotel giveaway, do look out for it!
Bangkok is a city of contrasts: the chaos and traffic jams can drive you mad, but at the same time, you can find peace and solace in the beautiful temples and spa treatments.
Apart from crazy shopping, wonderful street food and relaxing massages, one of my favourite things about Bangkok is the abundance of beautiful hotels.
During my first trip to Bangkok last month, I stayed in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit (189 Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15 Klongtoey Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Tel: 02 126 9999), and it was a memorable experience. Luxurious, elegant, modern, it is the perfect place from which to explore the city.
P.S. I am giving away two nights stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit for two lucky winners. Read on to find out how you can win the hotel stay.
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is located on Sukhumvit Road in Central Bangkok, and you can easily reach the city’s shopping area like Central World, Siam, Emporium via the BTS Skytrain (the best way to beat the maddening traffic).
Upon stepping inside Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, I texted my travelling companions – Velda and Viola who arrived on an earlier flight – “I don’t think I will be leaving the hotel, it is so awesome!”
The hotel has 345 guestrooms and suites which include 233 luxury rooms, 75 luxury club millesime rooms and 32 prestige suites. We were very lucky to have the luxury club millesime rooms during our stay in Bangkok.
Just past the door, you arrive in a living room which has a lush and comfy sofa. I loved that the beautifully designed bathroom, but what really called out to me was the bedroom – I could stay in bed all day long.
Besides providing the basic amenities, the luxury club millesime rooms also offer a Bose home theatre sound systems, and an in-room Espresso machine, to name but a few. Not that we managed to use all the facilities, but still, it is nice to know that they are available.
I am usually not very hardworking in the morning, but there was no way I could resist the lure of the gorgeous pool.
Most people probably would not associate Bangkok with fine dining French cuisine – after all, the street food is amazing – but if you are looking to celebrate a special occasion, do check out L’Appart, which serves French food with Thai influence.
When you dine at L’Appart, it feels like as though you are in a Parisian apartment. You can either choose to dine in the main dining room which is essentially furnished as a library; at the chef’s table where you get to see the action; or at the open terrace which gives you a spectacular view of Bangkok’s skyline.
The menu is divided into two parts: Chef Jeremy inspiration from the market, a menu which features the freshest ingredients (changes fortnightly); and L’Appart signature dishes. From the tapas menu, I started with a pan fried foie gras (B250), which was nicely paired with a mango confit chutney. This was followed by a salmon tartar, and a saffron tempura lobster black ink risotto (B2000) which tasted as good as it looked. Desserts (B280 each) like the lemon meringue tart, green tea opera, and oreo cheesecake ended the meal on a sweet note.
If you are craving for something sweet, you must visit Le Macaron – a patisserie that features an array of pastries, desserts and savoury items. Think hand-made chocolates, bread and macarons.
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is without a doubt, one of the best hotels in Bangkok for business travellers and those who want to indulge in a five star hotel experience. If you are looking for a place to stay in Bangkok, I’d highly recommend it. However, if you prefer something that is more fun and hip, you should check out Sofitel So Bangkok (where I stayed during my second trip to Bangkok last month). I will share more on that in another post.
And now for the giveaway that you guys have been waiting for.
How to enter Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Giveaway
1. Two winners will get a complimentary two nights stay in a luxury room (valid till 14th Feb 2013) inclusive of buffet breakfast.
2. Leave a comment and tell us: “What you love about Bangkok, and why you want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit.”
3. A random generator will be used, everyone has an equal chance of winning.
4. This is open to everyone worldwide, do share it with your friends on facebook and twitter.
5. For an additional chance of winning, please ‘like’ my facebook page.
6. Giveaway ends on 26th Sep 2012 Wednesday 2359. Winners will be notified by email.
I love BKK because it has so much good food and shopping. The people are so friendly and nice as well!
I want to stay in Sofitel because it would be a dream come true for my boyfriend and my 3rd year anniversary. It’s the first holiday we went on after getting together (:
I have heard so much about Bangkok from colleagues, friends and family but I’ve never been there. This giftaway would definitely seal the deal and get me heading to the land of smiles!
I love Bangkok because it preserved the culture of street food, yet at the same time many fine dinning cuisine are sprouting up. I have tried the street food, and now I would like to try the fine dinning cuisines.
Sukhumvit is the heart of both street food and fine dinning cuisines. A stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukumvit will allow me the chance to experience the heritage of the area, not forgetting the pleasure I will derive from staying in a luxury hotel.
p/s: My gf and I recently accidentally stayed in the Sukhumvit area when her only purpose was shopping (2stops from chit-lom), but we did not regret our choice except for the time constraint to explore more!
I wanna be at the Land of a Thousand Smiles and have the same experience ladyironchef did.
I love Bangkok for the vibrant culture and of cos… SHOPPING! I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit simply cos I need a break soon
BKK is an awsome holiday place and it be better with superb 5 star accomodation !!
Awesome shopping and food in Bangkok! woohoo!
I love Bangkok because there’s something for everyone. Shopping, food, history – you name it, they have it.
I want to stay in the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhimvit because I’m sure that they will make my partner and me feel like royalty
There are so many things about Bangkok to LOVE! The roadside stalls with fantabulous street food, the Chatuchak market (where everyone just stops and enjoy the patriotic moment while the national anthem is playing at 18.00), the cultural aspect of the Thai, the love and respect for their King, the spendid shopping opportunites aplenty, the numerous temples that can be found, the ever colourful neon streets of pubs and bars to hang around, and many more!
Loving Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit – for its luxurious setting, classic and opulent standards, it’s allover feel of French ambiance and great personalized service.
Bangkok has awesome food food food!! Oh, of course, there are the wonderful massages and foot reflexology, the vibrant nightlife and the lovely culture. Plus, there’s the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit! What’s there not to love about Bangkok?
I love BKK bcos of the food, shopping and friendly ppl.I have not stayed in a five star hotel on my own trips before and i hope to be able to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit . Please pampered me with this rare opportunity. I will live to meet up with my Thai friend that I made on my business trip in 1999. We have not met up since then but have been keeping in contact via email and Facebook. Will love to have the chance to meet up with him, his wife and 2 children and invite them to enjoy the pool with me at the hotel
I’m planning for my first trip to Bangkok in December. The city brings to mind endless shopping (wearable happiness!) and simple, affordable yet delectable food – be it street food or at a restaurant. Plus it reminds me of my favourite city, Taipei, but at a much shorter flight away!
Just imagine the first sight you’re greeted with after a day out roaming the streets of Bangkok. The bed! The luxurious but cosy ambience of the hotel and it’s prime location will definitely recharge us for yet another day of shopping. Because of this, it will be a delight to stay at Sofitel
liked your facebook page. I follow you on instagram and your pictures are awesome !
i am obsessed with the food in bangkok! sofitel looks amazing and i would love to spend time with my closest and dearest here. it looks absolutely perfect for food coma afternoons (:
I love the Thai food in Bangkok, and I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because it looks like a luxurious retreat from work in Singapore.
I’d love to go on a romantic getaway to Bangkok! Shopping, eating, massages. Nothing’s better(:
Bangkok’s an ideal holiday destination for me because of its cheap clothes and bags, and mainly because I’m a huge fan of Thai food.
Sofitel simply because it looks amazing. And I’d be thrilled to spend my summer vacation dipping in a pool so gorgeous like that.
I love Bangkok because of its rich culture, language, food, people and shopping! Culture and some Thais that I’ve who are now my friends and their relatives made me want to learn how to speak Thai and I can now speak basic Thai
Food and shopping is a must for me. And their traditional Thai massage which I also look forward to on every trip.
I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because I don’t usually splurge on hotels in Bangkok and I wish I could be given a chance to be spoilt for once
Thank you, ladyironchef!
I love bangkok cause it is like heaven on earth. you can get basically everything and anything there and at a very very affordable price, from massages, clothing’s, food and even boose. think i will never get bored in bangkok.
just by looking at your photos, Sofitel seems to be the cherry on top of an ice cream. just what i am looking for for a chilling and relaxing time after a stressful time at work.
Hi Ladyironchef
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I love Bangkok because of its culture! who wouldn’t love a country full of smiles ^^ It’s so comfortable being there, friendly locals, awesome food and of course it is so affordable. I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because I want to experience an awesome hotel with such great facilities and service on my next BKK trip
P/s: ignore my previous comment.
I love Thailand because I love Thai cuisine and shopping. Once I crave for Thai food, nothing can stop me from getting my favourite Tom yum goong, pad Thai, pandan chicken, Thai mango salad, etc. shopping there is cheap & people are friendly. Another thing is the Thai massages, something you can never miss out! I want to try out the traditional coconut ice cream from JJ market!!!
Would love to stay at Sofitel cause from the pictures, it’s all that I want, great room, comfortable bed, clean shower amenities, nice pool!
Send me to Bangkok Sofitel please!
As what is it known “Land of smiles” Everything about Bangkok bring plenty of smiles. The people, the food, the shopping. Of cause to wanting to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is to experience it. The hotel and services seems like it at a top notch level.
Love BKK : The Culture, People, Food. Next, why stay ? To Promote Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Hello Ladyironchef!
Thanks for the giveaway and I really hope I could be 1 of the winners! (:
I love Bangkok cause everything is so cheap! Food, clothes, shoes, bags, accessories and many more! Definitely worth the name of “Lands of Smiles”. And most of all, I love Thai cuisine. Always been craving for it!
Would love to stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is because from the pictures that you took, it looks amazing! Like comfortable, plenty of facilities, food, service and BED! The bed really looks very comfy which I really really love. Plus, when we’re travelling, we always hope to pamper ourself more.
And yes! I did like you facebook page! (:
Regards,
Jessalyn
I love Bangkok because of shopping & the foods as it is very afforable for their clothing & off course Thai foods – yum yum
After reading your blog, I hope to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit to explore more.
Especially L’Appart – French food with Thai influence. Sound interesting & wish to try their dishes etc.
Lastly their swimming pool also from the photos seen on your blog.
Bangkok is one of the most interesting and easy going places in Thailand and can make for the perfect holiday destination
Bangkok is a city worth visiting and Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is a hotel worth staying where i can get good memories of a relax vacation
I love Bangkok because it makes me forget my worries in Singapore momentarily when I am there for a holiday! The food down there is heavenly and I can eat nonstop down there. From the normal three meals one can have in a day, it becomes 6 meals and non-stop munching for the win! When it comes to shopping, I transform into a shopaholic and really shop till my legs could carry me no further and arms aching from the weight of my shopping loot.
I want to stay Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because I have been staying in mid-range hotels like Indra Regent Hotel and Arnoma Hotel and I would love to indulge myself in a 5 star hotel for a change as I have been won over by the beautiful pictures of the food and amenities.
I love Bangkok for the friendly people there, even though we can’t speak in their language. The awesome shopping, relaxing massages & delectable food makes it hard to resist loving too!
Would love to experience the stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, after looking at your instagram pictures of how beautiful the hotel is! Have never took a dip in the hotel pool at Bangkok, but I’d love to if I get to stay at Sofitel!
I love bangkok because the people are friendly and things are affordable
I want to stay at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel because Sukhumvit is right in the centre of everything
I love bangkok because everything is so affordable, cheap, nice, delicious…you name it! (clothes,food & massage!!!)
I want to stay at sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit hotel because I’ve been staying at the same old hotel everytime I visit BKK.
The food, without a doubt. From fine dining down to the street food, the rich tastes that linger on your taste buds always leave you craving for more. The seafood’s delicious, the fruits are especially sweet and the best wanton mee I’ve ever eaten (and my family will agree with me on this) is found in the streets of Bangkok. It’s definitely a country where you can throw away all your troubles – and get some proper rest and relaxation after the everyday stresses of life. Hurray to thai massages!
I love to shop in bangkok and all the nice Thai food!! Oh and heavenly massage!! I would like to stay in Sofitel BangKok Sukhumvit because it’s beautiful.
Bangkok is a great place for affordable shopping and awesome massage! It is only 2-3 hours away from Singapore with nightlife comparable to Singapore. Pretty amazing on its own.
Together with Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, it will make my trip at Bangkok an extremely enjoyable and pleasant one. The rooms are luxurious, the pool looks amazingly relaxing and the food makes me salivate. Best part about the hotel is that it is easily accessible to the shopping areas! So exciting!
Thanks for the chance to participate in the giveaway!(:
Bangkok is great, love the friendliness and hospitality of the locals, affordability and great street food!
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit looks fabulous, love the wide range of amenities that are available. A stay at Sofitel would definitely make my stay in BKK more memorable!
I love Bangkok because it’s so vibrant! After one full day of walking around eating, shopping, photo taking, it is certainly nice to pamper yourself and get good rest in a luxury hotel like Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit!
I love Bangkok because of shopping & the foods!!
I wanted to stay Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because after reading your blog and see your IG photos , I’ve got to see how awesome is the hotel! Plus, I wanted to bring my husband-to-be (in 11days time!) to visit Bkk as he never been there before.. I belive we will have wonderful time at Sofitel BKK! Thank you ladyironchef for all of the fruitful blogs,Cheers!
I love Bangkok for the crazy shopping, nice people and awesome food! What’ makes it even more awesome is being able to restore your energy for more shopping in such a fantastic hotel !
Love Bangkok because of shopping and all the yummy street food!
Would love to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because of its modern looking style of hotel, and it just look so relaxing. Just want to stay there during my trip down to Bangkok.
Give me my shopping at platinum mall and phad thai! (:
Love Bangkok for it is an amazing place that is rich in culture and, literally a Land of Smiles!
With all that you have described about the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, I would totally wish to complete my shopping and great eats Bangkok getaway with an amazing hotel hotel stay!
I love bangkok! it will be great to hang out with my girlfriends chilling in sofitel Bamgkok Sukhumvit and shopping!
Would love to bring my girlfriend to the land of smiles to relax in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit!
I miss Thailand’s fried rice and phai thai! No other places have food tastes like their’s!
The hotel look really nice and comfortable to stay in! I always stay in their backpackers hostel because their hotels are expensive for a poor student like me D:
I will be really happy if I can stay at a hotel like that!
p/s I really love all your blog posts! They always make me hungry especially at night >_<"
Bangkok is my nearest country of escapism when things get to overwhelming at times back home.
When you have simple hotels that already exceed your expectations, I would like to experience how luxurious this hotel can get!
BKK… what’s not to love? (maybe except the traffic and weather) everything else its A-OK!
Cheap Shopping and good food aside, the massage there is a must-do. With FX at 1:25, we can massage EVERYDAY.
throw in a chic new hotel, the holiday just got better. Hide away from the city and lounge by the pool.
I mostly travel there for business and thus a comfortable hotel really makes a difference. Will have more ‘mood’ to work through the emails at night.
Sofitel just fits the bill to a T. Comfort & Location. Need not say more… you got me sold with the pictures.
I love Bangkok because of their food, fooddddd and FOODDDDD! I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because of the gorgeous and romantic environment shown in this blog post. Photos speak a thousand words!
I love Bangkok for its culture, food and the lifestyle of people in there. Plus, it’s very close to Singapore and airfares are quite cheap!
I would like to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because of its modern approach and its close proximity to everything I love about Bangkok (and will definitely try to go and pick everything in Le Macaron!:) ).
I like Bangkok for its un=ending shopping and the wide spectrum offering of food, be it local street food or cuisine from other lands, the choice is unlimited.
I like to stay in Softel Bangkok Sukhumvit because of its ideal location which is close to the happening places. As well the facilities within the hotel will complete my ideal short holiday.
I like Bangkok because the shopping is unlimited. The Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit will be the best hotel I have ever stayed, that is if I ever get balloted
I love Bangkok for their wholesale shopping at JJ Market, Platinum Mall and Pratunam Market and best of all, I get to eat their delicious authentic Tom Yum and Phad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice!
I want to stay in Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit because of the luxurious pampering room stay, I want to try the wide selection of buffet breakfast and it is best located near the BTS station which makes easy travelling.