Most unexpected airport lounge - Krabi, Thailand

Hotel Review: The Sukhothai, Bangkok, Thailand. Saturday 17th - Sunday18th November 2012

What's the Curbappeal?:

- one of the only low rise hotels in Bangkok & set well back from the busy road
- peaceful central courtyard water feature
- Zuk bar has lovely outdoor area set within the water feature of the central courtyard
- restaurant setting surrounded by water is pretty unique
- lovely new s-class Mercedes limousines (with in-car wifi - which was very good!)

Crowd: largely Asian & American

Food rating: we only had a breakfast muffin & coffee from the small Gourmet Shop (Thimian) - they were jolly nice & it was v peaceful sat looking out onto the courtyard water feature

Our room: 804. Deluxe Suite. A huge space, set across connecting rooms - the bedroom & lounge (overlooking the central courtyard) & the huge bathroom & dressing area. Bed was very comfy.

The bill: fair

Anything we didn't like: we expected the hotel to be set over a larger garden/green area & felt most public areas were a little soulless. Room, whilst huge, also seemed quite dated, as did the hotel in general

Recommended: we'd rather just stop by here for a coffee & cake at Thimian cafe & relax in the courtyard or drop by at night (hotel certainly more attractive at night) for a cocktail at the The Zuk (outdoor) bar

... Some photos straight from our iPhones...

Excursion review - private speedboat trip from Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand

Award Winner: Curbappeal's 'Most Fabulous' Awards 2012: Most Amazing Sunset

What’s the curbappeal?

- In this part of the world, the sunsets are truly stunning

- The moment’s helped by a liberal dose of complimentary cocktails, sushi and nibbles

Some photo’s straight from our iphones…

Hotel Review: Rayavadee, Krabi, Thailand

Award Winner: Curbappeal's 'Most Fabulous' Awards 2012: Most dramatic setting for a hotel

What’s the Curbappeal:
Where do we start?.....
- The setting is truly unique: transfer by luxury private speedboat …. luxury pixie-hut-style accommodation set amongst jungle-like landscaped gardens & flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs & encased by white talc-like beaches
- 'The Grotto', bar & restaurant, set partly within a cave. Only for hotel residents: watch the jealous day-trippers gaze up in envy from the beach. We opted for a private night-time BBQ here: sink you're feet into the white sand, watch the sunset and feast on delicious lobster, prawns & meats
- the huge communal infinity pool surrounded by palm trees & limestone cliffs & overlooking the clear turquoise ocean
- a few ‘traveller-style’ resorts next door & lots of tour boats in the daytime only, adds to the atmosphere & really makes you appreciate the luxury on offer at Rayavadee & enhances the feeling of exclusivity
- delicious food; amongst the best we had in Thailand. The fresh juices, salads & Thai food - all stunning
- amazing 6* service

Crowd: wide variety; Europeans, Americans, Russians & Asian

Food rating: Excellent

Our room:  3/17. Rooms are on 2 levels. People sit on their porches at night which creates a lovely cosy atmosphere. As most bungalows look the same from the outside, it’s easy to get lost, especially at night & you often see other lost-looking guests, but this adds to the atmosphere & after a couple of days you should get your bearings!

The bill: very expensive, but you cannot put a price on this place - it truly is the most unique setting for a hotel we've ever been to & so that's probably how the hotel is able to charge what it does  

Anything we didn't like: the rooms could probably do with a refurb & the service was sometimes a little patchy (especially at breakfast)....but our biggest disappointment was that our stay was not long enough! 

Recommended: without a doubt

With Love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Ps. some photos straight from our iPhones...

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