COMO Metropolitan Bangkok: A modern oasis in Thailand's bustling capital
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Gone are the stuffy check-in desks; instead, sink into Nordic-inspired sofas while sipping a chilled welcome drink. Your bags? Magically whisked away, only to reappear in your room. It's such small details that define the COMO experience. We stayed at the hotel for four nights in the late fall of 2023, and this is what we found.
Rooms and Amenities
The rooms are modern, harmonious and comfortable. The aesthetic is a cross between zen-like simplicity and a Northern European sensibility. The beds are cloud-like, and the views – particularly of the breeze-ruffled trees – evoke a sense of serenity rarely found in such urban hotels. Thoughtful touches abound, from complimentary bamboo slippers to daily fresh fruit platters.
Dining
Breakfast by the pool is a treat for both the palate and the eyes. As you savor perfectly cooked eggs, watch the morning unfold around the turquoise pool, where golden leaves from the surrounding trees dance on the water's edge. For a lovely in-house dining experience, try the Michelin-starred Nahm restaurant downstairs. Or try something truly local and authentic: ask the staff for directions to Baan Khanitha, a renowned dinner spot next door, housed in one of one of those graceful old Thai bungalows one occasionally finds amid the bristling high rise towers of Bangkok; it has an extensive menu representing all the major culinary traditions of Thailand.
Wellness and Relaxation
The COMO Shambhala spa lives up to its billing as a "haven of tranquility." Start your day with a yoga session or indulge in one of their renowned wellness therapies. The pool area, with its towering terminalia trees, offers a serene escape from the city's hustle.
Location and Value
At around $150 per night for an upgraded Metropolitan room (Late 2023), the COMO offers excellent value. Its location in the Sathorn district provides easy access to Lumphini Park and the vibrant Silom area, while still feeling like a secluded retreat.
The Verdict
The COMO Metropolitan Bangkok strikes an excellent balance of price, comfort and functional elegance. It's an ideal base for exploring the city, with the added bonus of returning to a peaceful sanctuary each evening. From the attentive staff to the thoughtful amenities (including pre-dawn breakfast boxes for early departures), every aspect of your stay is carefully considered.
For us, it was a sophisticated escape in the heart of Bangkok. Remember to book directly for perks like room upgrades and flexible check-in and check-out times. Perhaps request a room with freshly cleaned windows for the restful views of the tall, waving Terminalia trees.
Book direct at https://www.comohotels.com/thailand/como-metropolitan-bangkok
NESTLED IN BANGKOK'S vibrant Sathorn district, the COMO Metropolitan offers a refreshing blend of sophistication and tranquility. From the moment you arrive, greeted by twinkling lights adorning tall terminalia trees, the hotel sets itself apart.
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