Bangkok's reputation for excellent service and hospitality in the hotel tourism sector is long-standing and undisputed. The city's 5-star and luxury hotels especially are renowned for their subtle Thai designs, exceptional service and exclusive comforts, all of which merge seamlessly to meet the every need and whim of the well-heeled leisure traveller.
In recent years, however, Bangkok has also gained a reputation for excellence in providing business-orientated accommodation. The growing presence of multinationals, government efforts to promote Thailand as a commercial hub and destination for MICE, and above all strong economic growth over the past decade, has prompted a massive rise in those arriving here on business.
In response to this influx Bangkok's high-end hotels have turned dynamic, continuously responding to the ever-evolving needs of their business traveller guests. Executive suites with sleek office-like furnishings and high-speed Internet connections, bespoke services, exclusive lounge areas ideal for meeting clients, and flexible hi-tech meeting rooms are just a few of the results.
Your home from home has arrived
The rise of the business traveller has also proved to be the catalyst for a strong rise in demand for 'home-from-home' serviced apartments - accommodation in which guests enjoy both the luxury of the finest hotel alongside the homeliness of, well, home. You can read all about this phenomenon in the Serviced Apartment feature below.
The net result across the board is that in both the city's more upmarket hotels and serviced apartments, state-of-the-art business facilities and excellent corporate services now come as standard. It's by no means overstatement to say that, when it comes to accommodating the business traveller, Bangkok's hotels are today as accommodating as the world's finest.
Where next?
Browse our extensive hotel section, luxury hotel section, boutique hotel section or our serviced apartment section for recommendations and some great deals.
If unsure which part of town to stay in, read our overview of the central business areas or, for a more definitive overview of Bangkok and which hotels are where, consult our Where to Stay Guide.
To learn more about Serviced Apartments and their phenomenal rise, click on the feature below. |
