GGuest UserI booked one night at the Banyan Tree Bangkok two months in advance on Trip.com. It's probably the cheapest Banyan Tree in the world.
There's a reason for the low price – it opened in 2002, making it 24 years old now, which is quite dated.
The check-in process was full of ceremony – we were given bracelets, tea, and snacks upon entering the lobby, our luggage and passports were taken, and we waited for our turn. There was also someone continuously playing the piano in the lobby.
However, the speed of the check-in was quite disappointing – it took a full 30 minutes from entering the lobby to getting into our room, which was incredibly slow.
The room itself had an early 2000s 'old cadre' style, reflecting its 24-year-old decor. But you could still feel the quality of the materials used back then.
We stayed in a Horizon Room on the 49th floor, which is a basic room type. The room was spacious enough, and the view was good.
Complimentary welcome fruits, incense sticks, and aromatherapy essential oils were provided, adding a nice touch of ceremony.
What was unbearable, though, was that there was only one power outlet on one side of the bed, which is incredibly inconvenient. 24 years ago, people used non-smartphones with replaceable batteries, so perhaps there wasn't a need for bedside charging.
The hotel's rooftop bar, Moon Bar (now apparently renamed Vertigo), is a popular spot. Non-hotel guests have a minimum spend of 800 THB per person, while hotel guests have no such restriction. We each ordered a small drink, and the total cost was 95 RMB per person. We stayed from 5:50 PM to 7:05 PM, getting to witness the complete transition from daytime to sunset, then blue hour, and finally night.
When we went out in the evening, we requested turndown service. Upon returning, we found that the coffee and tea bags had been replenished, slippers were laid out, a few incense sticks were left, and a small sea turtle plush toy was provided. The small sea turtle toy is also a signature item of this hotel.
Breakfast is served on the 60th floor. The breakfast restaurant is quite small, and the variety of food isn't extensive, but everything is unique and refined, like the Indian fried rice and side dishes, which was quite innovative. The view is also excellent.
However, because it was so small, we had to queue for breakfast when we arrived at 9:45 AM and didn't get to eat until 10:00 AM.
Overall, the Banyan Tree Bangkok has aging facilities and small public areas, leading to significant waiting times. However, considering the very low price, the value for money is still acceptable.
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