A ”Cool” Home in the Tropical Metropolis

The huge pollution and heavy burden brought by the tourism industry have already triggered redalert in the whole world. With the strict control of smoking in Phuket and the comprehensive ban of plastic bags in Bali, more tourism resorts are trying to resist the pollution coming from the tourists, therefore, to be a true cool traveler in the moment, not only does one need to constantly explore during the trip, but also need to shoulder some responsibility. Thai hotel group AKARYN establish the frst hotel in Asia that does not use disposable plastics Akyra Sukhumvit Bangkok, providing a new accommodation choice for people who are concerned about sustainable development.

More than that, in order to create a cooler travel experience for the customers, the two Akyra
boutique hotels newly opened last year were located in the most fashionable areas of Bangkok
Sukhumvit and Thonglor, and equipped with outstanding design, unique bars and cuisine, where
travelers can explore the cosmopolitan of Bangkok and experience its lively fusion.


Environmental Protection and Uncompromised Enjoyment

Akyra Hotel Sukhumvit is next to Emporium and EmQuartier, two of Bangkok‘s hottest luxury shopping malls. Walking into it, the dark woodcoloured lobby not only hints at its environmentally friendly traits, but also brings a touch of elegance. The key wall with gold bells and green table lamp at the front desk highlight the retro charm, and the lobby coffee shop Siam Soul on the other side combines modern and classical with marble dining tables and metal chandeliers. Whether it is breakfast or brunch, Siam Soul‘s beautiful food always lures the guests to snap a picture. The brown uniforms of the staff echo with the atmosphere inside the hotel. When you check in, they will take you to the cafe and bring you fresh juice. If lucky enough, you will be kindly informed of the room upgrade.

There are a total of 46 rooms in the hotel, ranging from 26 to 55 square meters. Our room is one of the 9 onebedroom suites and of the largest room type. The complete bedroom, living room, bathroom, open kitchen and balcony equate to a sophisticated apartment. The interior design adds some hippie fun and taste to the fresh, woodtoned comfort, such as cement walls, Marshall speaker, vintage luggage as a coffee table. The champagnecolored leather seats and the zenlike flower arrangement add a gentle texture to the space. A panoramic floortoceiling window that opens to the openair balcony crossing from living room to bedroom is just a great touch, standing on the balcony, you can breath the feeling of living in the center of Bangkok. The busy city is within your reach, while a quiet peaceful space is easy to realize by closing the door.

The Rise Rooftop on the 9th floor is the most exciting part of the hotel, where a glass pool with city views is located.Almost everyone would want to have the experience of overlooking Bangkok in this huge ”fish tank”, let alone how instagramable it is After the nightfall, this rooftop open air restaurant really shows its charm. Top DJ is stationed here making really nice live music for people. Of course, the Thai barbecue is very delicious. Recommended by the hotel catering director, we tried the restaurant‘s special barbecue platter with a variety of tastes and classic green papaya salad, accompanied by the cool breeze of Bangkok, the whole night is just spicy and exciting

Infusion and Retro

If you like meet creators and designers while travelling and prefer places with forwardlooking and international perspectives, there is a good chance that you will be directed to Thonglor in Bangkok. In the area where many fashionable and highquality restaurants and shops gather, adjacent to the popular EI8HT shopping mall on the main street, Akyra Hotel Thonglor fully absorbs its nutrients and creativity with a more designoriented style.

The hotel is designed by BEGRAY, a design studio based in Bangkok known for integrating local culture into the design to create unique and beautiful works. In Akyra, they draw inspiration from the interiors of the 1920s, creating a gorgeous blend of vintage and modern style with rich colors, a variety of different materials and a large number of art deco elements. The beautiful velvet sofas, fur rugs, marble tabletops and metal frames in the lobby are the most attractive of them all. The staff‘s mint green uniforms have also become a clever decoration that is pleasant to the eye.

The 148 rooms include lovely studio rooms and huge suites with 13 bedrooms. Whether in the hotel corridor or in the interior of the room, it is filled with Thonglorrelated artworks and custom furniture. Floortoceiling windows face the hotel‘s infinity pool and the vibrant city scene. Living here brings forth the experience of living inside of Thonglor in many ways.

The Som Tam & Chardonnay restaurant on the 11th floor exemplifies the wonderful chemical reaction of the different elements of the hotel. As the name of the restaurant suggests–green papaya salad and Chardonnay wine, the dishes here blend the East and the West, and creatively combine Thai salad with wine. We tasted a variety of flavors of Som Tam as recommended by the chef, together with the red wine selected by the sommelier. Sour, sweet and spicy, the aroma of the wine has certainly increased our appetite. The Thai style seafood and the Western style steak of the two main dishes are both excellent. After that, you can choose to have a beer at the Otto Pool Bar next to the pool. And one more great treat for your journey, be sure to visit the hotel‘s Presidente Lounge for afternoon tea, where you will definitely be wowed by the fine art deco style of the 1920s.