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KNOW YOUR DESTINATION
Thailand's capital city is a fantastic place to visit. It is the travel hub for the whole Southeast Asian region and a must to see. Most visitor keep coming back to visit the different regions of Thailand, for example Chiang mai, Koh Samui or Phuket or Trang. Its bad reputation for long traffic jams and pollution is no longer justified. At the end of 2000, the new BTS Sky Train went into service and new roads have been built. To get around there is also now the MRT metro (underground railway), which serves a number of locations in the centre of the city.In comparison to other mega-cities, Bangkok is also a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
In the 'City of Angels', you will soon find out that walking, instead of taking a taxi or bus, is often the quickest option. Another good option is the water-taxi (catch it at the end of the Silom sky train line at Saphan Taksin).Besides the fact that it is an experience in itself, many of the city's attractions are near to the various stops along the river.
Chaos and tranquillity coexist in 'The City of Angels'. From the hustle and bustle of shopping districts to serene temple courtyards, Bangkok offers splendid palaces, temples, museums, great shopping and more. The perfect place for an action-packed holiday experience.
CITADINES BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT 23
Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 23 offers international travellers the comforts of an urban city apartment located ideally for leisure and business. A wide array of popular shopping and entertainment outlets, local and international restaurants, even museums and theatres are in the immediate vicinity or just a short drive away.
This prime district also has many office buildings much to the convenience of the corporate executive. For easy access throughout the city, both the Asok Skytrain and the Sukhumvit Subway station are minutes from the residence.
The sophisticated modern design and the comfort and security of a private apartment allow you to enjoy the bustling city life while relaxing in a contemporary serviced residence.
Facilities
Studio - 3 rooms & Hotel Unit - 3 rooms for the sole use of Club Mahindra members
Hotel unit can accommodate 2 persons (no extra bed allowed)
Studio unit can accommodate 2 persons + 1 extra bed (total 3 persons)
Extra bed at additional cost of THB 642
24 hours reception Launderette Leisure Facilities Gym Swimming Pool Business Corner Housekeeping service - on alternate days. For daily housekeeping service extra charges of THB 107 will be applicable Dry cleaning service
Public car park Amenities - In the room
Bedroom Linen In-room safe Steam iron & ironing board Hairdryer
Towels & toiletries
Fully-equipped kitchen Telephone (IDD facility) Television (Cable Channels include CNN, BBC, HBO, Star Sports) Local sightseeing and pick up & drops rates
Complimentary Tuk-tuk service is available from the property – MRT subway (Sukhumvit station)
For all your local sightseeing and travel contact Nandani (Phone 0066819843308 or email – Mahindra_th@live.com)Discounts offered to our members
10% discount from the D-Day massage shop (opposite Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 23)
Check in : 14:00 hrs
Check out : 12:00 hrsRemember to keep the resort / member relations informed in the event of late / early arrivals to facilitate your smooth and hassle free check in.
Summer – March to May – 38C maz – 25C min
Monsoons – June to October – 38C max – 25C min
September and October prone to heavy rains
Winter – November to February – 30C max – 22C min
Citadines Bangkok Sukhumvit 23
No. 37/7 Sukhumvit 23, Sukhumvit Road,
Klongtoey-nua, Wattana,
Bangkok 10110
Tel: (66)2 204 4777
Fax: (66)2 204 4799
Khun Duangporn (Diana): duangporn.h@the-ascott.com
Khun Boonplook (Ning): boonplook.b@the-ascott.com
Walking distance to Asok Skytrain and Sukhumvit Subway stations, approximately 50 Kms from airport
Distance from shopping area: 2 km
Distance from shopping area: 5 minutes drive
The resort is 40 km from Suvarnabhumi International Airport
The resort is a 45 minutes drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport
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Swimming pool
Dance Show
Amongst Bangkok’s colourful nightlife events is the amazing ‘must experience’ dance show – a scintillating combination of music, movement and custume.
Canal Tour
Enjoy the sight of serene family homes and the colourful life along the banks of the waterway in the ‘Venice of the East’.
Dream World
Enjoy rides in the Disneyland of Thailand. Experience the four exotic villages of European architecture, the dream garden, the land of fantasy and the adventure land.
Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple
The Grand Palace is a marvelous and magnificent building built way back in 1782. The temple of the emerald Buddha is the holiest and most revered of religious destinations in Thailand.
Jim Thompson’s house
Jim was an American who came to Thailand at the end of World War II. He was instrumental in reviving the Thai silk industry. His exotic Thai – style house is now a museum.
Safari World
Besides Safari Park, enjoy the sea lion show, the dolphin show, the monkey show, the bird show and a whole host of other delights.
Shopping is undoubtedly one of Bangkok's major attractions. With so much available in so many different areas, it's good to know what is on offer and where. From bustling open-air food markets and colourful, noisy night markets; or little shops and street stalls selling inexpensive, leisure and sportswear and all manner of souvenirs; to western style department stores, which make it easy for visitors to find the essentials, and up-market boutique shopping offering the best of Thailand, Asia and Europe, Bangkok has all this and absolutely everything in between.
Thai Crafts
Not surprisingly, in Bangkok you can find an astonishing variety of Thai handicrafts, many of which are created by craftsmen all over the country whose skills have been handed down for generations.
Others are produced in factories in Bangkok using the latest in advanced technology and quality control.
Bronzeware
Thailand's high-quality bronzeware has long been a favorite item for visitors. Produced by traditional techniques with a number of modern innovations like a silicon coat to prevent tarnishing, this craft is used to make bowls and high quality cutlery, guaranteed to provoke admiration at a dinner party back home.
Ceramics
Thailand's distinctive Celadon style ceramics in Jade green, dark green, brown or cobalt blue, make great presents. You can find them in boutiques, specialty stores, handicraft outlets and department stores throughout the city. Also popular as gift items are the beautiful Bencharong, the richly coloured porcelain pots with their origins in 16th-century Chinese art.
A number of shops offer these items for sale at various prices according to size and perceived value. At quasi-antique stores, you can also find a selection of Sawankhaloke brown pottery, and blue-and-white Chinese porcelain including pots, lamp bases, household items and figurines. Also available are locally produced and imported glazed garden pots and lotus tubs - ranging in price and size - shipping can usually be arranged at a price. Check out the weekend markets at Chatuchak for all such items.
Textiles
Cotton - Thai cotton products are known for their supple texture, durability and beautiful colours. A specialty of the North of Thailand, a broad range of clothing and household items can be found for sale all over Bangkok. Broad weave cotton shirts, pants and skirts are the perfect antidote to hot weather, and often breathe better than closely woven, fine silk. Tablecloths, napkins and cushion covers in natural, modern colours make wonderful and inexpensive gifts. Check out the night markets, weekend markets, and at specialty Thai craft stores such as Narayana Phand.
Silk
On the top of the best buy list in Thailand, is Thai silk, sold in most colours, in bolts of various widths, lengths and thicknesses, or as ready-made products. Shirts, blouses, scarves and neckties, bathrobes and kimonos, men's suits and ladies silk jackets, bedcovers and furnishings etc. Prices and quality do vary greatly, but generally, good quality silk is easily found at specialty stores and tailor shops around the city.
At the night and weekend markets, mass produced squares of woven silk similar in size to a sarong, are sold by street vendors at very cheap prices. Although they are not the best quality, they make great gifts. Also available at most markets are imported Chinese silk items.
Tailor-made
Tailor shops offer a wide range of fabrics and will make clothes copied from patterns in magazines, in a matter of hours, although often better results can be gained if you take a sample to copy from. Usually 1 or 2 fittings are required to get the finer details right. Many of the bigger hotels have a reliable, good quality service on the premises for tailor made clothes.
Cheaper alternatives can be found almost everywhere, but it is difficult to guarantee quality so beware!
Furniture
Wonderful antique and contemporary handcrafted furniture from Thailand is available in shops throughout major tourist areas. Cabinets, tables, dining room, bedroom and outdoor settings and fittings can also be made to order in a variety of woods, including teak, rosewood and bamboo.
Prices vary as does workmanship, but great bargains are there to be had if you take some time to compare what's available.
Gems, Gold and Jewelry
Thailand is a leading producer of sapphires and the world's largest cutter of colored stones. Quality items are available at competitive prices, however unless you are knowledgeable about stones, care must be taken to shop at reputable specialist stores that will issue certificates of authenticity. The Tourism Authority of Thailand issues frequent warnings about gemstone shops that dupe customers into buying worthless stones for large sums of money. Thai artisans can also craft jewelry to suit international tastes, with prices set according to the amount of workmanship and detail of the individual item. Gold jewelry and ornaments are also a bargain in Thailand, with prices fixed according to "Baht" weight of the item and the level of workmanship. Items bought in Thailand can be resold at current international prices. Excellent bargains in gold chains, earrings, bracelets, pendants, and other delicate handed crafted items can be found around the city - particularly in China Town - and most major hotels house jewelry stores offering exquisite pieces for less than you might imagine, and with guarantees of authenticity. Cultured pearls are another local industry, and a number of shops have pearl jewellery for sale.
Lacquerware
A specialty of northern Thailand, neighbouring Burma, and now Vietnam, a wide range of contemporary and antique Lacquerware can be bought in shops and markets in Bangkok.
You can find the distinctive gold and black household objects such as trinket boxes, trays and chopsticks etc. that originate from Chiang Mai More recently, the creatively coloured and decorated trays, bowls and homeware originating from Vietnam have also become available - all of these item constituting the ideally lightweight collector's item or gift.
Try the Thai Craft Museum in Gaysorn Plaza, opposite the World Trade Centre on Ratchadamri Road.
Leather Goods
A broad range of high-quality leather goods is found in markets and department stores in Bangkok. Items in department stores are usually available for a fixed price, whereas in the markets, and at street vendor stalls, prices will vary widely and can be bargained down. It is best to shop around at a few stalls before settling on any item, in order to compare prices and make sure you're not paying too much. Popular items include jackets, footwear, belts, handbags, luggage, and various accessories. Leather clothing and shoes can be custom made in some tailor shops. Narayana Phand is the place to go for leather bargains during the day (opposite World Trade Centre on Ratchadamri Road), or at night, venture down to the Patpong Night Markets along Silom Road. The weekend markets at Chatuchak also have great range of leather products at reasonable prices.
Nielloware
One of Thailand's more unique handcrafts, Neilloware is a traditional craft of the southern province of Nakorn Si Thammarat. Nielloware is the art of applying etched designs made from an alloy of lead, silver, copper and sulphur, onto silver or gold receptacles.
Items ranging from coffee and tea sets to fittings for handbags and buttons are available in many shops.
Paintings/Pencil Sketches
For a lasting reminder of Thailand, why not visit one of the many shops offering original art works by local artists. Choose from traditional or modern Thai themes, or commission your favourite scene to be copied in a painting or sketch. A popular trend is to have a portrait sketched or painted as a gift or memento. A number of artists also specialize in portraits drawn from photographs, meaning that you don't have to sit around for hours. Portraits are available in Sepia, Charcoal, Pastel and Oil Colour, for around 1500-2000 Baht dependent on medium used and size of the portrait. Expect a 2 -3 day turn over time, or have your painting or sketch posted to you. Try Mahboonkrong Centre on the ground floor, Chatuchak Weekend Market, and Sogo Shopping Complex on the 3rd floor (next to Bookazine).
Framing can also be carried out inexpensively in Bangkok with a number of shops along Sukhumvit Road providing this service.
Wickerwork Products
Wickerwork products are utilised in every aspect of daily life in Thailand. Furniture, baskets, hats, mats, even walls for simple homes, are made from natural fibre, and created into practical and beautiful crafted items. The attraction of wickerwork is its simplicity, using the strength and resilience of cut and dried bamboo and rattan that are woven into forms that are light, strong, and attractive. You'll find many shops selling beautifully woven baskets, mats, blinds and other functional wicker products. Gaysorn Plaza's Thai Craft Museum has intricately woven products as does next door Narayana Phand on Ratchadamri Road. For more rustic everyday basketry and wickerwork, go to Sri Phaya Road, running parallel to Silom and Suriwong, where there a number of shop houses selling wickerwork household product.
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• Your membership card
• In the best interest of your security and to prevent unauthorized use of your inventory, it is mandatory for members as well as guests to carry the holiday confirmation voucher as well as some form of photo identification. The resort will not be in a position to process check in without this documentation.
• In line with the practice followed within the hospitality industry, a refundable deposit of Rs 5000 is payable at the time of check in. This may be made either via cash or credit card.
• Any other travel related documentation
• Sunglasses
• Camera
• Any specific medication
• Depending upon the time of the year and the climatic conditions, and on the activities that you would like to participate in, please do carry appropriate apparel and footwear. Your holiday consultant can help you with us.
• If you are about to experience a monsoon holiday, do remember to take your umbrella / raincoat along.
• Do take note of your travel time from the closest point of disembarkation to the resort. If more than a couple of hours, you may wish to carry some refreshments.
• If you like reading, there is nothing like enjoying a good book surrounded by nature.
• You may wish to check on phone / internet connectivity at the resort, if this is important to you while on holiday.
• It is also important to check that your mode of bill settlement can be processed by the resort.
• If you have pets, do remember to make arrangements for them during the period of your holiday. In the best interest of all resort visitors and guests, pets are not allowed at resorts.
