A Landmark Reopening For One Of Thailand's Most Storied Hotel Brands

"Dusit has been shaping Thai hospitality for decades, and it was on this very site that the first Dusit Thani opened in 1970, when it was the first homegrown luxury hotel brand in Thailand. The intervening decades left the building a little out of step with Bangkok's modern hotel scene however, so in 2019, the whole thing was torn down, to be replaced with a seriously luxe new building, shopping centre, offices and residences."

"Interiors are calm, elegant and quietly luxurious, with soft palettes, layered textures and a real sense of flow. There are several nods to the old hotel too, including painted stone columns from the original building and even an exact model replica on display. Rooms are generous in size and, unlike the original building, all face the park. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted green views, a genuine rarity in central Bangkok."

"That meant complimentary cocktails in the evening and breakfast served upstairs, though it's worth making time for the main breakfast spread at least once. The buffet is exceptional, ranging from freshly baked goods from in-house bakery Dusit Gourmet (the Thai tea brioche is worth seeking out) to a standout crab omelette, local fruits, coconut juices and plenty more and then even more after that."

Dusit Thani Bangkok occupies the original 1970 site of Thailand’s first homegrown luxury hotel and was rebuilt after a 2019 demolition into a new mixed-use complex. The redesign by André Fu features calm, elegant interiors with soft palettes, layered textures and preserved elements such as painted stone columns and a model replica. All rooms face Lumphini Park, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted green views protected by the park’s status. Club rooms include spacious layouts, roll-top baths, window sofas and Club Lounge access with evening cocktails and upstairs breakfast. The buffet emphasizes in-house bakery items, standout crab omelettes, local fruits and coconut juices, and dining includes Cannubi by Umberto Bombana.

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