JW Marriott Hotel in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand, offers a wide range of attractions, including historical sites, muay thai matches,Thai massage and a plethora of shopping, dining and nightlife. A centrally located hotel such as the J.W. Marriott puts Bangkok's attractions within easy reach.
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Location
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The J.W. Marriott is situated on Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok's main commercial road and home to many restaurants and malls, including the Emporium shopping center. The hotel is just 15 minutes from the Grand Palace and 20 minutes from Bangkok International Airport.
Features
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Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool and fitness center. J.W. Marriott also has an on-site spa, which offers massage services, waxing, scrubs, wraps and facials by appointment. The hotel also has a florist, gift shop and salon on the property.
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Dining Venues
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J.W. Marriott offers five restaurants, two bars, a cafe and a bakery. Options include a sake bar, an American steakhouse, a Chinese restaurant and a Thai restaurant that features live traditional Thai music and dance every night. The Marriott Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, as well as a la carte meals.
Rooms
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The 24-story hotel has 402 rooms and 39 suites. The rooms, which are furnished in a modern Thai style, feature 32-inch LCD flat-panel televisions with cable channels and pay-per-view movies, high-speed Internet access for an additional fee, marble bathrooms, bathrobes, slippers, minibars, coffeemakers and soundproof windows. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service.
Expert Insight
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Travel and Leisure magazine, which listed the J.W. Marriott as one of its "World's Best Hotels" in 2007 and 2008, advises booking the King Guest Rooms; as of June 2010, these are the most recently renovated rooms. The magazine also recommends dining on the U.S.-certified Angus beef at the hotel's New York Steakhouse.
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