The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, is located in the heart of Bangkok’s city center and stands on the site of Kandhavas, the former palace of Princess Valaya Alongkorn, daughter of King Rama V. Thai heritage and culture have inspired the classical design of the five-star hotel, which encapsulates modern-day elegance and luxury. Spacious guestrooms and suites provide outstanding accommodation, and there are eight restaurants and bars for a culinary journey that will excite those who love to explore fine cuisines. The lagoon-style rooftop garden swimming pool has a magnificent backdrop of Bangkok’s skyline, and Athenee Spa provides a menu of sumptuous holistic treatments. Steps away is the Ploenchit Skytrain station, and leading shopping destinations, entertainment venues and Bangkok’s vibrant nightlife. At the heart of the hotel is its commitment to sustainability. The Athenee Hotel is the first hotel in the world to achieve certification for sustainable events - ISO 20121. The hotel has also adopted a policy of supporting Thai farming communities and the environment, purchasing fresh organic fruit and vegetables directly and by serving only certified organic rice grown by the local farmers.