Bathrom

Just like the bulk of the room, the bathroom was quite tiny as well. The main doors of the bathroom will open up to reveal the pantry which was located facing the sink.

What I liked was how well the room was prepared for large group of guests. The pantry had an ice bucket should you want to throw a party with lots of drinks. By now, it seems to me that Aloft Hotel Bangkok is trying to target young guests who love socializing and just having fun. Also, there was a coffee machine in the pantry, complete with a selection of coffee and tea. Aloft was also thoughtful and this can be seen from the provision of paper cups in the pantry for the busy businessmen who can only spare some time to make a cup pf morning coffee.

Due to space constraints, guests only have the option of a standing shower, as there is simply insufficient space to fit a bathtub. Nonetheless, the shower was spacious itself with a tap that was easy to control. The colorful wall tiles in the shower also seemed to inject some fun and aesthetic design into the otherwise monotonous bathroom.

However, I did not really take a liking to the idea of mounting the bath and shower gels on the wall. I feel that this concept feels rather cheap and it does not exude luxury at all.

Once again, Aloft Bangkok did quite a good job in packaging their toiletries. On top of the shampoo and shower gel, there was a bottle of body lotion and a shower cap provided. Furthermore, the cups were all nicely packaged to ensure cleanliness. This definitely puts my mind at ease knowing that I do not have to thoroughly wash the cup before being able to use them.

Facilities

Aloft hotels around the globe are generally proud of the wide range of facilities they offer for guests to enjoy themselves and to socialize. Likewise, Aloft Bangkok comes equipped with the standard range of themed facilities you would expect from other Aloft Hotels.

For starters, guests can look forward to busking in the relaxing atmosphere at the re:mix lounge, which comes complete with a pool table, numerous comfortable bean bags and long sofas. I really liked the setting of the lounge as the parquet flooring and colourful and contemporary furniture really encourages mingling between guests and provides a fun environment for this purpose. The level of comfort is also surprisingly high and should you feel claustrophobic in the room, the re:mix lounge is definitely a wonderful option for you to laze at.

Children will also love the lounge as it comes equipped with a fussball table and a Playstation III both of which are bound to keep energetic kids occupied for hours. In other words, this can be seen as a form of ‘babysitting’ service as well, and it allows parents to enjoy some private time with each other while the children entertain themselves at the lounge.

Aloft Bangkok also makes sure that business guests are well looked after by providing a business station, well appointed with 3 large screen iMacs and  a printer. I think that this ensures that most of the needs of a regular businessman are met. However, the business station is open and exposed and one bane to such a setting is that some users might find it distracting or unproductive to work there. Perhaps the station could be enclosed or located in a quieter corner to minimise distractions.

Another unique point about all Aloft hotels is the re:fuel bar, which offers a plethora of drinks and snacks. In the case of Aloft Bangkok, the re:fuel bar is open 24 hours so guests can experience the convenience of just heading downstairs any time should they need to fill up their tummies. Of course there will be some guests who wish to throw parties in cases like this, snacks can be purchased from the re:fuel bar so as to avoid the hassle of having to purchase and carry food and drinks from elsewhere back to the hotel. Furthermore, the items at the pantry are reasonably priced and I would not consider it overpriced and definitely not a s a rip-off.

Just like any other hotel, Aloft Bangkok also offers guests with dining options such as their very own special WXYZ bar and a restaurant. While the restaurant is somewhat similar to what you can expect from other hotels, the bar does indeed bring about a refreshing touch to the hotel. With much usage of neon lights and modern furniture, WXYZ bar throws guests into a special abd sophisticated environment that is lively and energetic. The bar also offers various special cocktails and mocktails exclusive to Aloft’s very own bar, such as the highly recommended “Heaven and Earth” cocktail.

Our Take

Aloft Bangkok is a fun destination that guests will take a liking to, especially those younger ones. Though its location might not necessarily be the best or the most convenient one, we still feel that it is worth a stay. After all, it seems that what the Aloft chain of hotels seek to provide is not so much in terms of location, convenience or luxury, but the sheer experience of staying at the hotel and soaking up the fun and energy that the hotel has to offer together with other guests.

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Aloft Hotel Bangkok
Room7.1
Location7.3
Amenities and Facilities7.8
Service7.8
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