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Posted by ShutterBug at 15:24 | Permalink | Comments 4

A short update from the Land of Smiles as we made our escape to Bangkok this morning. Nothing much to our itinerary (in fact, there's no plans at all!) - just go where our feet and eyes take us :)

We decided to check out a new hotel in the Sukhumvit area called DREAM Bangkok which didn't really impress us that much as from the website but the interiors are starkly decorated with nice clean lines, very nice services, good room pricing and pretty near the BTS/ MRT station. Apart from that, it's a little like the boutique hotel, Cosmos, in HongKong.

I didn't take any interiors of the room coz we crashed almost immediately upon reaching the hotel... Too little sleep the night before and too short of a flight to sleep on the plane which was exceptionally uncomfortable with a bunch of overly excited youths and their b*tching about some classmates' plight.... but the place is comfortable overall, room service food was good and best of all, ample space to even include a L-shaped sofa as seen on their website. Shot the following with the Canon 5Dmk2 to test out the high ISO response... so far, Loving It!

Anyway, here's some pics to share:

Labels: Bangkok, BnW, Canon 5Dmk2, Clover, Food, Hotel Interiors, Images, Photography, Travel, vacation

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Yupz, the view's fantastic....

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Posted by ShutterBug at 00:52 | Permalink | Comments 2

Update from Bangkok!!!! The LeBua hotel @ State Tower is really leaving a super good impression on us!

Yes yes, we are in the land of truly a thousand smiles (unlike the IMF campaigne lor...) and the weather was a little humid but cooling.

When we arrived at the BKK airport, we were immediately greeted personally by the staff from LeBua who chauffeured us to the hotel along Silom Road in a Mercedes 2005 E class no less :) And it's really privileged treatment with cold mineral water and perfumed towels ready for us in the car.

@ the hotel, the staff greets us by name (and I turned into Mr 'Khoo' for no reason coz the room was booked under Ms Clover's name) and EVERYONE does that wherever you walk (this is really impeccable service to the highest level!) It made us feel very valued to be staying here and the decor.. beautiful! This very chic hotel only offers suites and for the super October value package, it's worth every single cent...

So here's some photos of our room (we are staying on the high floor overlooking the river) - presenting the One-Bedroom Suite:

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handmade chocolate from LeBua and complimentary fruit platter (replenished daily some more.. hehehe...)


the hall aka the living room


the living room view from the entrance


the complete kitchenette including a table top electric stove, coffee maker, microwave and a full size fridge. The best thing, the soft drinks are complimentary as well and replenished EVERYDAY, yup! Everyday...


The toilet is really nice and stark in design but I like it alot coz of the simplicity.


another view


yupz, Bvlgari toiletries... replenished twice daily!


The bedroom.. with the incredibly cosy king size bed!


The study table has connection to 24hrs internet access (complimentary) and the TV even has a DVD player hooked up to it! Talk about entertainment to the max!! Ohh, did I mention the ergonormic chair at the study table? it's soooooo comfy that I want to get one for myself!!


Inviting yes?


Having some fun.. hahaha.. I have always wanted to do this shot for some time now.. heehee :D


2's a company when there's so much fun in jumping on the fluffy cosy bed!


finally, me with a new haircut. Done in Penang by Theatre Hairworks (branch of Pro-Trim Singapore).. heheh....

Okie, update more when we are back from our shopping trip in the later afternoon.

For those who are interested in why we have so many complimentary stuff, do check out their Amazing Lebua Package here!

Labels: Bangkok, Hotel Interiors, Ranting, Travel, vacation

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