TEMPTATIONS OF THAILAND From city to the sand, two extraordinary Hilton properties offer a sojourn like no other Whether you’re looking to dive head-first into urban adventure in the bustling Thai capital or craving a slice of island life in the unspoilt splendour of Koh Samui, a pair of immaculate Hilton properties lure with a tempting cache of immersive amenities, memorable activities and personalised experiences for all tastes. WALDORF ASTORIA BANGKOK A sumptuous escape from the electrifying buzz of the city’s vibrant Central Business District, just outside its doors, this 60-storey hostelry combines traditional Thai hospitality with 21st-century luxe. Designed by fêted architect Andre Fu, guests staying in any one the hotel’s 171 exquisite rooms and suites can look forward to an endless array of enticing in-house amenities, including indulgent mind-and-body treatments and an outdoor infinity pool at the spa, Nordic-Thai fusion fare at the elegant Front Room as well as artisanal cocktails and can’t-beat city panoramas at The Loft – an Art Noveauinspired rooftop aerie by design firm AvroKO.
PROMOTION CONRAD KOH SAMUI Perched on a picturesque hillside on the island’s sunny southwestern tip, this multiaward-winning retreat is a consummate all-rounder. While 81 spacious, free-standing villas – each with its own en-suite balcony and stunning ocean view – serve as a plush home bases, there’s a world of experiences to explore, from lounging – cocktail in hand – along the infinity pool, sampling some of 1,500 rare vintages at the resort’s wine cellar and learning the art of Thai cuisine in a cooking masterclass, to unwinding via an extensive menu of traditional-meets-contemporary therapies at the house-own spa. 49/8-9, Moo 4, Hillcrest Road, Tambon Taling-Ngam, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84140 Thailand conrad_koh_samui@conradhotels.com conradkohsamui.com 151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Thailand bkkwa.hotel@waldorfastoria.com waldorfbangkok.waldorfastoria.com
