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Taking Off
TAKING OFF by travel-expert José Berrocoso
Luxurious, urban, well-designed and modern, 137 Pillars Residences & Suites, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, has it all in the heart of the Thai capital. And, of course, an unbelievable view from the rooftop infinity pool!
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A QUIET OASIS IN THE CENTRE OF BANGKOK
Located right in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit shopping, fashion and commercial district, the property sits midway between the shopping of Siam and the nightlife of Thonglor. The immediate surroundings are quieter and more residential than other nearby áreas, but the action is never too far away.
137 Pillars Residences & Suites, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is so named because it offers guests two types of accommodations. On the top floors are 34 luxurious, extravagantly designed suitez; elow that, 176 serviced residences take up the rest of the hotel. Guests staying in suites have exclusive access to the Leonowens Club lounge on level 26 as well as the rooftop, featuring the iconic infinity pool with uninterrupted 360-degree views of Bangkok.
Ranging from 70 to 127 square metres, all suites feature butler service, beautiful marble bathroom with circular tubs, Bose sound systems, Posturepedic Ultra Plush beds covered with 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, and spacious balconies with stellar views of the surrounding skyline.
137 Pillars offers a nice range of F&B options, with enough variety to keep guests from getting bored. Suite guests have exclusive access to the rooftop Sky Bar for cocktails, fresh juices, light refreshments, as well as daily breakfast, afternoon tee and pre-dinner cocktails at the Leonowens Club. Restaurants include Nimtir, which means “dream” in Thai and serves a menu of “responsable Oriental gastronomy”; and Bankok Trading Post Bistro & Deli, a groundfloor eatery serving an eclectic menu of Eastern and Western dishes in a highceillinged, convivial space.
The property is also home to Nitra Spa & Wellness, offering a full range of treatments and holistic therapies. Guest can also take advantage of a state-ofthe-art indoor golf simulator as well as an outdoor putting green and driving range area on level 6.
