The Davis, Bangkok, Thailand

Touted as the 1st boutique hotel in Bangkok, The Davis Bangkok is situated along Sukhumvit Road, which is the best known shopping district in Bangkok. Easily accessible by BTS (sky-train), the nearest station is Prompong Station.

There are 3 wings to the hotel. The Baan Davis Wing consist of 10 Thai style villas, 7 with 2 bedrooms and 3 with 3 bedrooms.

The Corner Wing consists of suites and studios. Many of the suites has a private Jacuzzi. I stayed in the Main Wing which has 40 design rooms. The individually designed rooms, each with a distinct characteristic, is also the main reason for my choice in staying here.

I had the chance to stay in 2 of the design rooms. The first comes with an Oriental theme, with a traditional signage hanging over the double bed. "Family portrait" of people from the Qing Dynasty decorated the predominantly red room.

The second room is a Thai themed one. A gigantic photographic wallpaper of the 'Sleeping Buddha' occupies one wall, setting the mood of the room. Tying-in with the theme are Thai-inspired wooden furniture.

I did not get to use the hotel facilities much as I was out most of the time. But the whole feel of my stay was very pleasant. The checking in and out was a breeze.

My stay was a few years back and since then, plenty of boutique hotels has sprouted in Bangkok. This may not be the best or the coolest boutique hotel, but at the time of my stay, the idea of boutique hotels was still a novelty there. Kudos to The Davis Bangkok for being a pioneer and doing a pretty good job at it!

http://www.davisbangkok.net/

Stay: July 2005
Character ★★✩
Cleanliness ★★★
Service ★★★
Location ★★★
Value ★★★


The lobby and reception area


Wall mural at lobby area


The oriental themed room


The Thai themed room


Lougue chair


Photographic wall paper