The Siam, Bangkok, Thailand
The Siam
3/2 Thanon Khao, Vachirapayabal, Dusit, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
www.thesiamhotel.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Sukosol Hotels
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
20th June 2012
Hotel General Manager
Nick Downing
As General Manager, Nick is responsible for the overall management of the hotel, including team leadership, strategy and achieving The Siam’s long term goals. He brings a wealth of pre-opening, operations and corporate based experience to The Siam, with over 25 years in luxury hotels and resorts covering Australia, South East Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Nick joins most recently from PER AQUUM, where his previous role was Vice President. Here he was responsible for the leadership, direction and vision of the brand. Prior to that, Nick’s career highlights include appointments with W Retreat Koh Samui, Ativa Hospitality Corp (now SilverNeedle Hospitality), Soneva Gili, Hayman and Palazzo Versace and Hyatt.
Hotel Positioning
5-star urban luxury resort under Preferred Hotels & Resorts
THE SIAM BANGKOK
History & Story
The property where The Siam is situated on has been in the Sukosol family since current owner Kamala’s father, Kamol Sukosol, acquired it in 1973. Kamol was an intrepid entrepreneur and among several other successful businesses, he was the sole distributor of America’s General Electric goods in Thailand and exclusive importer of Japan’s Mazda automobiles to the kingdom. Always a lover of boats, he used the land as his private pier, taking time to meander along the Chao Praya river, enjoying the fruits of his labors. Prior to The Siam’s conception, the land had been leased to a local seafood restaurant. When the lease expired in 2005, the family was left to consider the future of their plot of prime riverfront land in the heart of Bangkok’s royal Dusit district. Kamala asked her youngest son, Krissada, for ideas. Struck by the natural and historic beauty of its prime location, Kriss knew instantly that he would follow in his mother’s legendary hotelier footsteps, yet in quite a different style, reflecting his personal dream. With the help of his brother’s and sisters’ varied skills and Bill Bensley’s vision and understanding, The Siam has now come into being and we hope that you will enjoy this magical location as much as Kriss does!
Date Renewal
31 March 2021 – Pool Villa Renovations – In collaboration with Bensley Design Studios, we are about to complete a mockup villa with upgrades to finishes and technology within the villas which will be model for all ten private pool villas to be completed in the future.
30 September 2019 – The Story House – Early 2020 saw a million-dollar renovation of our front courtyard building completed. This included a major upgrade and restyle of Café Cha. However, the pandemic gave us the chance to reflect further and instead of relaunching Café Cha, we chose a different direction. We are pleased to announce that Café Cha will disappear, and The Story House is about to be revealed. As with the rest of the hotel, every room designed by Bill Bensley presents a new chapter and every curio placed by our owner Krissada Sukosol Clapp has a story behind it. A feast for the eyes. Additionally, consulting Chef Blair Mathieson was engaged to create a totally new menu concept for The Story House . The menu is a blend of amazing modern flavours creating an exciting contemporary menu designed bring guests back time after time.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Privacy
Intimate size of the resort with 39 suites and individual pool villas
Personal butler service
Private shuttle boat
Close proximity to historical and cultural attractions
Location
Within 15 minutes
• Weekend Market
• Wat Po
• Grand Palace
• Emerald Buddha
• Temple of Dawn
Within 30 minutes
• ICONSIAM
• Silom Road
• Siam Paragon
• BTS skytrain at Taksin Bridge
• Chatuchak weekend market
Within 45 minutes
• Suvarnabhumi International Airport
• Don Muang Airport
Key sites/activities in the area
Whilst at The Siam, the only luxury hotel located in Bangkok’s historical Dusit district, don’t miss your chance for a new experience in old Bangkok by hotel’s private shuttle boat to explore beautiful palaces, sacred temples, exotic local markets and fascinating monuments.
Fun Facts
• There are quirky design elements hidden around the hotel – ET and Chewbacca are residing in our Screening Room
• The hotel only have 1 foreigner among its team of 130 staffs
• The hotel features a 1-room, 1-theme concept. No 2 rooms are alike
• The only hotel in Thailand with gentlemen working in skirt (Sarong)
Children’s Corner
• No kid club yet the hotel provides kids and teens’ menu at spa and restaurants.
• Screening room is avaialble for family to enjoy movies together with no charge.
• The hotel accepts 2 adults 2 children in one room if kids are under 12 years old with no additional charge. 1 extra bed is provided free of charge, including daily breakfast for 2 children maximum.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites:
28 suites
Siam Suite (16 units, size 80 sq.m, neighborhood, city view) All uniquely themed Siam Suites are located on two floors in the Main Residence adjacent to the spa, with convenient access to our gym, library and meeting room. Ideal for solo travelers or couples and anything but ordinary.
Garden View Suite (5 units, size 80 sq.m, garden view) On the second floor is our Garden View Suites, with open floor plan, soaring ceilings and windows, perfect for an escape after a day of excursion. Each 80-square-metre suite is individually decorated, and styled by Krissada Sukosol Clapp, Founder and Creative Director.
Premier Garden View Suite (2 units, size 100 sq.m, garden view)
Breathe in the extra space of our Premier Garden View Suites, so light and airy with soaring ceilings and full length windows, making this a popular choice for families.
The 100-square-metre suite is individually decorated, complementing the gorgeous style and ambiance that is so celebrated throughout the hotel’s public areas.
River View Suite (3 units, size 80 sq.m, river view)
Enveloped with tranquility and escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok in our 80 square-metre River View Suite. Designed with your comfort in mind, from an oversized king bed, as soft as clouds, to an oversized bathtub, big enough to fit a small family, and an ultra high ceiling, you will surely feel like royalty.
Premier River View Suite (2 units, size 100 sq.m, river view)
Wake up to idyllic views, overlooking a more tranquil stretch of the Chao Phraya river, ensconced in your Premier River View Suite, an oasis from Bangkok’s intensity. At 100 square metres, this is one of our most sought-after rooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a palatial bathroom fit for royalty.
• Number of Luxury rooms:
10 private pool villas
Courtyard Pool Villa (6 units, size 130 sq.m, garden view)
No hyperbole here. Our Pool Villas have literally been known to make guests gasp, as they step first into their lush private courtyard, then past the intimate pool before retreating into a stunningly decorated bedroom. Last but not least, an outrageously opulent bathroom to enjoy.
Riverside Pool Villa (4 units, size 130 sq.m, river view)
Floating in your private pool, fringed with greenery, the only thing missing from this hidden oasis is a camel. Step up from the courtyard onto a sheltered terrace and relax overlooking The Siam’s infinity pool and the tranquil Chao Phraya River beyond. Or simply withdraw to the cool calm of your luxurious, Art Deco inspired bedroom – dare we say it; a retreat within an oasis within a sanctuary.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all:
38 rooms in total (28 suites and 10 private pool villas)
Restaurants & Bars
Our diverse dining options include: Chon, our signature Thai restaurant and cooking school where guests may savour and create authentic Thai cuisine. The Story House; contemporary cuisine with modern flavours, featuring series of rooms with different personalities designed to appeal to those seeking refuge from the frenetic energy of downtown Bangkok. Adjacent to the infinity pool along the riverfront lawn, the Bathers Bar offers in-house guests refreshing, light snacks, poolside bites and beverages after a soothing, cool dip. Sit back in your spacious daybed and sip on sunset cocktails while taking in the unencumbered, private views over the majestic Chao Praya river.
Wellness
• Opium Spa & Wellbeing (5 treatment suites, salon, tattoo studio for Thai traditional tattoo, streaming & sauna room)
• Main swimming pool (25 meters, salt water)
• 24-hour gymnasium with mini Thai boxing ring and on-request personal trainer
Corporate & Celebration Events
The hotel is perfect for intimate size of events and celebrations like wedding ceremony, engagement, birthday/baby shower occasion, reunion, meeting etc.
Capacity: 100 pax maximum
Venue: Meeting room, lobby’s fountain and outdoor terrace, atrium, Opium Spa & Wellbeing, meeting room, library & screening room, Deco riverside lawn at Chon Thai Restaurant
Extra Notable Features
• Thai cooking class
• Muay Thai class
• Sunset cruise for cocktail or dinner
• Sak Yant (Thai traditional tattoo)
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2022
Traveller’s Choice Award 2022 | TripAdvisor
Best Upcountry Resorts in Thailand | Travel + Leisure – Asia’s Best Awards 2022
Favorite Hotel General Managers in Thailand | Travel + Leisure – Asia’s Best Awards 2022
The 101 Most Incredible Hotels in the World – 2022 Fodor’s Finest Hotels list | Fodor’s Travel
Best hotel in Bangkok – No. 1 | Conde Nast Traveller
The King of the River (Bangkok) – 6 ticks | The Gallivanter’s Guide
Readers’ Choice Awards – Best Boutique Hotels in Asia | DestinAsian Magazine
2021
Traveller’s Choice Award 2021 – Top 25 Hotels – Thailand (No. 2) | TripAdvisor
Traveller’s Choice Award 2021 – Top 25 Hotels – Asia (No. 24) | TripAdvisor
Traveller’s Choice Award 2021 – Best of the Best | TripAdvisor
Experientialist Awards – The Sophisticate award (Finalist) | OutThere Magazine
Experientialist Awards – The Culturalist award | OutThere Magazine
Bangkok’s Most Outstanding Urban Luxury Resort, 2021 | Global Luxury Hotel & Spa Awards
101 Best Hotels in the world (Dynasty) | Tatler Travel Guide 2021
Best ever Independent Hotel Worldwide | The Gallivanter’s Guide 2021
Best ever Hotel Spa worldwide | The Gallivanter’s Guide 2021
• THE GOLD LIST 2018 | Condé Nast Traveler (USA)
• READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2018 – Top Hotels in Bangkok | Condé Nast Traveler (USA)
• TTG ASIA AWARDS 2018 – Best Boutique Hotel
• TRAVEL & HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2018 – Water Front Hotel of The Year
• TRIPADVISOR – Number 1 Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand | TripAdvisor
• CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2018 – Hall of Fame (5 consecutive years) | TripAdvisor
• TRAVELER’S CHOICE AWARD 2018 – Top 25 Hotels – Thailand (No. 3) | TripAdvisor
• TRAVELER’S CHOICE AWARD 2018 – Top 25 Luxury Hotels (No. 5) – Thailand | TripAdvisor
• TRAVELER’S CHOICE AWARD 2018 – Top 25 Hotels for Services (No. 6) – Thailand | TripAdvisor
• TRAVELER’S CHOICE AWARD 2018 – Top 25 Hotels – Asia (No. 23) | TripAdvisor
Number of employees
130