We just got back from a weekend stay in a Sawasdee room at The Eugenia. Overall we were very happy with the hotel & would stay there again. However, we would warn off those who are expecting the same service as at a full-service Bangkok hotel. This is a small boutique city hotel with simple but tasteful furnishings & simple but sincere service.
The ground floor public areas (bar, restaurant, pool) are decorated in a charming colonial style - the bar is a beautiful place to have an evening cocktail, with a library, stuffed peacock, old maps, carved wood screens, daybeds, comfy sofas etc. providing a cozy ambience. The restaurant is a jewel box with gorgeous blue/gold chinoiserie painted wallpaper (though we didn't eat there). The pool in the courtyard is smallish but adequate for a dip. Our room was rather spare & felt less well decorated than the other areas, but this didn't bother us too much. The hammered aluminum tub had plenty of hot water supply.
We had airport transfers in a lovely restored vintage Jaguar S-class - highly recommended. They have a full fleet of vintage cars available to choose from. The service wasn't as seamless as you'll find at the Oriental, Peninsula, etc., but we wouldn't expect that from a much smaller & less expensive hotel. Definitely recommended for those seeking an alternative to the large chain hotels. Also in a terrific location for restaurants, bars, shopping along the trendy stretch of Sukhumvit.
Note too that the Relais & Chateaux web site didn't have the correct availability information when I tried to book (said it was available when it wasn't) - contact the hotel directly.
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Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping