SO/ Bangkok on Postcard

"Nouveau French meets modern Thai at SO/ Sofitel Bangkok , which takes its design cues from four of the core Chinese elements: Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood. The result is like being transported into a fashion shoot or the pages of a decor magazine: Each of the 237 rooms and suites is themed, and depending on which element you end up with, there may be fantasy-inspired wallpaper, walls of glass and warm wood, or highly polished floors, plus extra touches courtesy of fashion designer Christian Lacroix. Tall windows allow for views of urbanBangkokand green Lumphini Park at every turn, bathrooms are stocked with YTSARA products, and amenities include 40-inch flat-screen TVs, Apple Mac Mini media hubs, and seamless Wi-Fi in all rooms, plus iPads in the suites. Even the staff, with their beautifully coordinated, mixed-patterned uniforms, look like they just stepped off the runway. All this incredible style is matched by a vibe that’s both energetic and wonderfully warm, including in the six buzzing restaurants and bars—which range from the street food-inspired Red Oven and the rooftop Park Society and Hi-Lo Bar to the poolside Water Club."

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@afar

"There’s never a dull moment in Bangkok: modern malls, historic temples, and bustling markets all coexist in its vibrant cityscape. Overlooking the lush Lumpini Park, SO/ Sofitel Bangkok is a five-star urban oasis with a resort feel. Featuring designs by fashion icon Monsieur Christian Lacroix, a vibrant HI-SO rooftop bar, and thoughtful HIS & HERS amenities (also available in HIS & HIS and HERS & HERS) in every room, it’s a tony haven for fun and relaxation. Link into the local social scene at the monthly SO Pool Party happening on select Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Water Club—the place to see and be seen among the city’s fashion-obsessed denizens."

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@michelinguide

"For chocolate lovers this is the place for you. The Sofitel is helping those who have grown tired of traditional mooncake fillings with experimental flavours such as raspberry chocolate with peppermint and lotus seed, dark chocolate with chestnut, five bean, milk chocolate with macadamia and passion fruit cream, and ivory chocolate with caramel cherry and almond." - Colin Ho

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Mandy P.

Google

The So Bangkok perfectly captures the essence of modern luxury with its stunning design and prime location in the heart of the city. Here is a good comment:😍🤩🥳 1. The room is beautiful with a great view, and there are photo spots everywhere. 2. There's plenty of parking, and EV charging stations are available for electric car users. 3. The breakfast offers a wide variety of delicious options, except for the Eggs Benedict, which needs significant improvement in taste. Areas for Improvement:😞😖😫😩 1. According to the schedule, I was supposed to check in at 3:00 PM, but I only received my room at 5:30 PM, without any compensation until I had to request a late check-out. 2. The communication between the email correspondence and the on-site staff did not match the agreed-upon details regarding the room. However, the hotel did support upgrading the room, which was acceptable. 3. I used the hotel’s sauna service, but there was no water available in the sauna. When I asked the staff for assistance, they instructed me to fetch the water myself. I was quite shocked by the level of service provided by the hotel. In the end, I was not impressed with the service at the hotel, even though the hotel itself is beautiful and the food is good. I hope the staff will not neglect customer care and that better training will be provided.

Pornthep C

Google

The night spent in SO/ Bangkok was ok. The services were good. We stay for a night. We had dinner at RED OVEN and Party at the rooftop bar. All the staff are very friendly especially at the RED OVEN. ||||I may not like the room that we got. It was an average experience which I do not feel worth the value we paid. The bed was comfortable but we didn't right the room color, floor and bathroom setup. Overall experience wasn't so comfortable as expected. After the party night, we quickly check-out early in the morning and decided to rest at our home instead.

Aaron P

Google

What a wonderful experience and the team is amazing! I felt like I was part of the hotel family and no request I had was a problem or any effort to be overcome! The food caters for all nationalities and the bar on the top level is exactly what you need after exploring Bangkok .

kanya t

Google

First of all, thank you SO much for making my birthday more memorable this year. Everything was seamless from reservation to check-out, and everything met my expectations. However, I do have some feedback that I would like to bring to your attention:||||I visited the rooftop bar, Hi-So, and felt that the atmosphere wasn’t quite “Hi-So.” It seemed to be disturbed by the nearby club or pub (The Cassette), which completely ruined the vibe as the music was way too loud. Additionally, most of the guests there made the restroom dirty, making it unusable for me. I had to go back to my room on the 16th floor instead of using the restroom on the rooftop (29th floor). It seemed like a poor management issue (though I’m not blaming the Hi-So team, but rather the club nearby).||||The quality of the food on the rooftop was so-so. The portions were small and overpriced. I ordered the grilled Kurobuta (I can’t remember the exact name), but the texture was sticky and hard to cut through.||Despite this, Khun Frank from Hi-So saw the situation and sincerely apologized. I wasn’t intending to complain, but I would like to thank him and would appreciate it if everyone at SO could recognize him. Khun Frank was so kind and always assisted me with any request I had. I want to thank the entire Hi-So team for making my birthday more special.||||Additionally, I remember Khun Mint wished me a Happy Birthday on my first day of arrival, which was SO sweet.||||I will definitely think of SO and will be back for my next vacation.

Owen R

Google

First time staying at So/ Bangkok, and we were very well looked after at check in. Funky interior design, comfy bed, sensational a/c (important in the Thai humidity), awesome breakfast, and very relaxing pool area. Only criticism is the glass could do with a clean to improve the views when you're in the pool.|The staff have a very friendly and helpful attitude and the location is close to a massive park and the metro/train.|The rooftop bar was OK - great views but cocktail mixing was a bit hit/miss.

Giacomo Felace

Google

Good location, beautiful city landscape, rooms and service are ok. Modern design pretending to be luxury. The food for both breakfast and lunch is terrible in terms of taste and looking. This hotel is a fake 5-star hotel, very far from deserving the money they ask.

Carla Walker

Google

So/Bangkok is an exceptional hotel with excellent service. The view overlooking the park has a calming effect and makes the stay extra special. The decor of our room was an interesting design incorporating jungle style features. The uniforms of the staff are exquisite. It oozes style. We ate often at the Red Oven from the extensive buffet breakfast and from the a la carte menu. Thai dishes as well as other cuisines are available and all delicious.

Arancha Francesca

Google

Amazing experience and service! The moment you walk into the lobby for check in you are treated with much respect and care. We arrived at 9am and they were able to accommodate early check in. The breakfast was great and something we looked forward to every morning. The grounds were beautiful and the gym was very well equipped. Also the coffee shop on the first floor was so yummy! One of the best lattes I had in Bangkok. Rooms were super cute! We got the blue room and thought it was so fun.

Mandy P.

Google

The So Bangkok perfectly captures the essence of modern luxury with its stunning design and prime location in the heart of the city. Here is a good comment:😍🤩🥳 1. The room is beautiful with a great view, and there are photo spots everywhere. 2. There's plenty of parking, and EV charging stations are available for electric car users. 3. The breakfast offers a wide variety of delicious options, except for the Eggs Benedict, which needs significant improvement in taste. Areas for Improvement:😞😖😫😩 1. According to the schedule, I was supposed to check in at 3:00 PM, but I only received my room at 5:30 PM, without any compensation until I had to request a late check-out. 2. The communication between the email correspondence and the on-site staff did not match the agreed-upon details regarding the room. However, the hotel did support upgrading the room, which was acceptable. 3. I used the hotel’s sauna service, but there was no water available in the sauna. When I asked the staff for assistance, they instructed me to fetch the water myself. I was quite shocked by the level of service provided by the hotel. In the end, I was not impressed with the service at the hotel, even though the hotel itself is beautiful and the food is good. I hope the staff will not neglect customer care and that better training will be provided.

Pornthep C

Google

The night spent in SO/ Bangkok was ok. The services were good. We stay for a night. We had dinner at RED OVEN and Party at the rooftop bar. All the staff are very friendly especially at the RED OVEN. ||||I may not like the room that we got. It was an average experience which I do not feel worth the value we paid. The bed was comfortable but we didn't right the room color, floor and bathroom setup. Overall experience wasn't so comfortable as expected. After the party night, we quickly check-out early in the morning and decided to rest at our home instead.

Aaron P

Google

What a wonderful experience and the team is amazing! I felt like I was part of the hotel family and no request I had was a problem or any effort to be overcome! The food caters for all nationalities and the bar on the top level is exactly what you need after exploring Bangkok .

kanya t

Google

First of all, thank you SO much for making my birthday more memorable this year. Everything was seamless from reservation to check-out, and everything met my expectations. However, I do have some feedback that I would like to bring to your attention:||||I visited the rooftop bar, Hi-So, and felt that the atmosphere wasn’t quite “Hi-So.” It seemed to be disturbed by the nearby club or pub (The Cassette), which completely ruined the vibe as the music was way too loud. Additionally, most of the guests there made the restroom dirty, making it unusable for me. I had to go back to my room on the 16th floor instead of using the restroom on the rooftop (29th floor). It seemed like a poor management issue (though I’m not blaming the Hi-So team, but rather the club nearby).||||The quality of the food on the rooftop was so-so. The portions were small and overpriced. I ordered the grilled Kurobuta (I can’t remember the exact name), but the texture was sticky and hard to cut through.||Despite this, Khun Frank from Hi-So saw the situation and sincerely apologized. I wasn’t intending to complain, but I would like to thank him and would appreciate it if everyone at SO could recognize him. Khun Frank was so kind and always assisted me with any request I had. I want to thank the entire Hi-So team for making my birthday more special.||||Additionally, I remember Khun Mint wished me a Happy Birthday on my first day of arrival, which was SO sweet.||||I will definitely think of SO and will be back for my next vacation.

Owen R

Google

First time staying at So/ Bangkok, and we were very well looked after at check in. Funky interior design, comfy bed, sensational a/c (important in the Thai humidity), awesome breakfast, and very relaxing pool area. Only criticism is the glass could do with a clean to improve the views when you're in the pool.|The staff have a very friendly and helpful attitude and the location is close to a massive park and the metro/train.|The rooftop bar was OK - great views but cocktail mixing was a bit hit/miss.

Giacomo Felace

Google

Good location, beautiful city landscape, rooms and service are ok. Modern design pretending to be luxury. The food for both breakfast and lunch is terrible in terms of taste and looking. This hotel is a fake 5-star hotel, very far from deserving the money they ask.

Carla Walker

Google

So/Bangkok is an exceptional hotel with excellent service. The view overlooking the park has a calming effect and makes the stay extra special. The decor of our room was an interesting design incorporating jungle style features. The uniforms of the staff are exquisite. It oozes style. We ate often at the Red Oven from the extensive buffet breakfast and from the a la carte menu. Thai dishes as well as other cuisines are available and all delicious.

Arancha Francesca

Google

Amazing experience and service! The moment you walk into the lobby for check in you are treated with much respect and care. We arrived at 9am and they were able to accommodate early check in. The breakfast was great and something we looked forward to every morning. The grounds were beautiful and the gym was very well equipped. Also the coffee shop on the first floor was so yummy! One of the best lattes I had in Bangkok. Rooms were super cute! We got the blue room and thought it was so fun.

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