Staycations are the in thing, especially with the no travel ban. Though most of us choose not to stay in Bangkok, sometimes it’s best to stay in the familiarity of a city we know so well. Spoilt for choice, I decided on The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Not all may be aware that the hotel actually stands on the grounds of what was the former royal residence or Kandhavas Palace, the home of Princess Valaya Alongkorn, daughter of King Chulalongkorn or King Rama V. Of course, for history buffs there is a tour “Voyage to our Royal Roots” every Friday and Sunday from 3-4pm on the ground floor.
The lobby is always buzzing as the hotel is popular with wedding receptions and its Rain…
