Pullman Bangkok King Power

I have always wanted to try the Pullman but have always read in reviews that its location is not as convenient.  I finally gave in when Accor had a special half price off sale.  I have to say that I have to disprove the many reviews I’ve read.  It is actually located quite close to the BTS, barely a 5 minute walk away.  Also, while many hotels have tuktuks, you have to wait for one or schedule one before leaving.  Pullman is different as there is always one waiting for the guest right by the side entrance.  I never did once walk to the BTS.  The tuktuk will drop you off outside a mall which is directly connected to the BTS. 

The Pullman’s lobby is expansive and gorgeous.  

I also love the elevator bank’s button. 

The room is modern and designed with orange hues. 

You can open the glass panels from the bedroom and see right through the bathroom. 

You can also open the wardrobe from the inside the bathroom so there’s no need to shiver in the cold just to get your clothes. 

You also get two free drinks daily from the minibar except for the alcoholic drinks. 

I also don’t normally use the glassware in a hotel room but theirs is just to nice to dismiss. 

The bathroom is also quite spacious with a separate shower and bath. 

The rubber ducky is a cute and nice gesture. 

Their toiletry kit also matches the orange hues of the entire room. 

The hotel also has a nice pool and gym so you can soak up some morning sun or burn off those extra calories. 

The room rate that I got didn’t have any breakfast but I was in luck because their breakfast buffet at that time only costs 300THB so I got to try it once.  Food was just okay but the croissant was exceptional; it was flaky, buttery and delicious. 

As with most Accor property that we’ve stayed in, their staff is very friendly and helpful. 

Pullman Bangkok King Power

8-2 Rangnam Road
Thanon Phayathai Ratchathewi
Bangkok, Thailand

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Sofitel was a bit busy on the day that we were checking in so while they were preparing our room, we were made to wait at the gorgeous Le Bar with welcome drinks right by the lobby.  I'd like to spend the whole day there just to read.

The hallway to the rooms looks as if it's a resort far away from Manila.

The room looks modern with a Filipino touch.  It doesn't feel dated and smells nice; there's no musty smell. We immediately fell in love with it, never mind if the TV is a little small and at that time it still has the much fussed about channel, UNTV but really, we didn't notice.

I am on the fence with the wardrobe, I'm not sure if I like it or not.

The bathroom is clean and the amenities, basic.

We extended our stay and we booked the club room.  The hallway looks modern, kind of what you'd normally see at any hotel.  I prefer the more rustic one.

If we were happy with the standard room, we were over the moon with the club room.  It has a contemporary design, modern furnishings, a bigger tv and a larger bathroom with a tub.

Lanvin smells really great!

Even the bathrobes are different, compare the two below.

They even have a pillow menu but when I called about it, the one who picked up seemed even more confused than me.

What's even more great about their rooms is that you have your own private balcony so you can enjoy the Manila bay breeze, if you request for a pool view.

The club room also comes with lounge access with all day refreshments and snacks.  I've had more than my fill of their famous, chocolate chip cookies and all things sweet.

With all that eating, I have to hit the gym. 

They also have a steam room and a jacuzzi.

It was a great staycation and we're looking forward to the next one.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

CCP Complex Roxas Blvd

Pasay City