Experience the Ultimate Romance of Thai Royalty at Bangkok Athena Luxury Collection Hotel

Bangkok’s nights are always dazzling and enchanting. Staying at the Bangkok Athena Luxury Collection Hotel this time, I was immediately captivated by its aristocratic charm! Truly worthy of Marriott’s Luxury Collection series, the moment you step into the lobby, you feel the elegant vibe of old money 💎

✨ Design Aesthetic Overload
The hotel was designed by Thailand’s national treasure design firm PIA, perfectly blending colonial style with modern Thai elements. My favorite spot is the 20-meter-high glass dome atrium, where sunlight filters through palm trees casting shadows on the black-and-white checkered floor—every photo looks like a magazine cover! There’s also a hidden photo spot: the spiral staircase leading to the pool. Wearing a satin long dress and walking down from above instantly creates a scene straight out of The Great Gatsby.

🌆 God’s Eye View Rooms
We stayed in an executive room facing Witthayu Road, with a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Bangkok skyline like a flowing painting. I especially loved the details inside: a velvet sofa paired with a brass coffee table, an Italian BALDI natural marble bathtub in the bathroom, and bath products from the niche fragrance brand Byredo. So soothing to soak in the tub while watching the bustling city outside~

🍽️ A Global Culinary Journey
▪️ The House on Sathorn: A trendy restaurant converted from a century-old colonial building. The scones with raspberry jam at afternoon tea are amazing! Be sure to reserve a garden seat in advance—the white columns wrapped in vines are super photogenic.
▪️ Must-try breakfast items include freshly made Thai boat noodles and mango sticky rice, plus self-serve honeycomb honey!
▪️ The rooftop bar’s signature cocktail "Silk Road" features lemongrass and lime, perfectly paired with the skyline night view for a gentle buzz.

🏊 Urban Oasis Experience
The infinity pool on the 35th floor is like an emerald in the concrete jungle! I recommend going around 6 PM to avoid the harsh sun and catch the golden sunset. The Bali-style pavilion by the pool is highly sought after, so be sure to ask the butler to reserve it.

📍 Prime Location
• A 5-minute walk to BTS Ploenchit Station, just 2 stops to Siam shopping district
• Nearby hidden gems: a 10-minute walk to Michelin-recommended "Here Hai" crab fried rice, 15 minutes to the niche boutique The Vintage Store
• Late-night flight perk: after 8 PM, you can still enjoy Tom Yum soup in the executive lounge!

💡 Insider Tips:
1️⃣ DJ live sets by the pool from Thursday to Saturday—order a mojito and join the city night party
2️⃣ Weekend brunch includes free champagne; book a window seat three days in advance
3️⃣ The concierge can help secure reservations at hard-to-book Michelin restaurants

The biggest surprise this time was discovering the hotel’s hidden artistic soul—the dynamic "Siam Dancer" mural in the lobby changes light and shadow with time. I only learned at checkout that it’s the work of a Thai digital artist. If you love this kind of "elegant yet understated" luxury, you can’t go wrong choosing this hotel!