Style and Character Sofitel Sukhumvit mix of French grandeur and fine Thai culture, represented in the ostentatious lobby design

There's a 25-metre pool framed by sun loungers and a bar on the ninth floor, with an adjacent children's pool with a water cascade. The gym, on the same floor, is spacious and the spa offers seven simple but relaxing treatment rooms, some with a whirlpool tub.

Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows that guarantee great views of downtown Bangkok, comfortable beds, an elegant chaise longue, an audio system with a Bluetooth dock, television, safe, minibar and a great writing desk

Food and Drink
The Sofitel has two excellent eateries. Overlooking the lobby
Breakfast is a lavish buffet, Individual buffet portions aren't huge, though they are unlimited.
The Liquide Pool Bar serves cocktails and health conscious snacks. The bar in the lobby is a great place for a pre-dinner drink.

Value for Money
Double rooms from 6,425 Thai Baht (£143) in low season; and from 7,020 Thai Baht (£156) in high. Breakfast not included, costs 884 Thai Baht (£20). Free Wi-Fi.

Family-Friendly?
Extra beds, baby cots and babysitters can be arranged. There's a children's pool and menu, and colouring books are also available.

Location
Visitors keen to stay downtown can hardly do better than this. There are two sky train stations in walking distance, as are shopping centres, eateries


89 Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15
Klongtoey Nua
Wattana
Bangkok
10110
Tel : +66 2126 9999
Email : mailto:h5213@sofitel.com