1. First Impressions
Laidback luxury. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when once enters the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. Plush, calm, elegant and dressed in cool tones, the look is signature of architect, Andre Fu.
Already well-known for the work he’s done for The Upper House Hong Kong and the Shangri-La, Tokyo, the founder of design studio AFSO took inspiration from the original Waldorf Astoria New York, and the Art Deco influence can be spotted in the brass furnishings, arched promenades and the grand staircase that greets you on the ground floor.
The warm welcome starts from the doorman, who greet guests with a bright smile no matter the time of day. Friendly staff usher us up to the lobby on the 14th floor, and though check-in was swift, we still managed to take time to enjoy a delicious cup of butterfly pea tea.
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