Bangkok has so many boutique hotels it’s so hard to choose The One.
So I just picked something new… and something blue. And something by Vikram Chatwal.
I also happen to like its name. I do it all the time. Most especially during the day.
I DREAM.
Dream disco ball cube
Dream has two parts to it. The main reception, concierge, cashier and almost everything you need, including the hotel’s only restaurant, Flava, are in the main building, Dream 1.
Dream 1 Lobby
Modern Thai touches
Dream 2, which houses the swimming pool and Avatar Spa, is just across the
very narrow street. It is also where my room is.
Dream 2 Lobby
Psychedelic wall
“Biz”ness Center
Hallway to my room
All lights on
Blue lights on
The blue lights are supposed to give the room a soothing, dreamy feel, but I find them too bright so they remain off the duration of my stay. I can only sleep in pitch-darkness.
Bed is comfy and clean
Sitting area with welcome fruit plate
Glass-top writing desk
Super cool postcards!
I don’t usually care about hotel stationery, but I am so taking these home.
Robe and slippers
Shower
Toilet
I get sweet treats every night. Chocolate chip cookies tonight.
Thai sweets the next (and chocolate cookies again on the 3rd night)
I wake up early enough for the breakfast buffet only on the last day. (Why can’t breakfast hours extend till 1:00pm? Why?!?)
The blue and white tiger guarding Flava restaurant
Hot food station Omelet station
Fresh fruits Milk and juices
There is nothing exciting about the breakfast choices, plus a big lunch is happening soon so this is all I have:
Corn, pancake, siomai, tomato, cheeses, ham, watermelon, muesli, wheat bran, coco pops
Service at Dream, like all other establishments in Thailand, is warm and friendly. I would stay here again if only there aren’t so many other chic-looking hotels located just outside the BTS/MRT station and on the main streets (makes it so much easier to get a cab). I don’t usually mind the 5 to 10-minute walk, but in the suffocating Bangkok heat, I’d rather not. Now if only Dream offers tuk-tuk service to guests like the serviced apartment next door…
Dream Bangkok: 10 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Bangkok, Thailand. Tel: +66 2254 8500
