Our two-week deferment in Bangkok was approaching the end and our family would travel in different directions. I was going to the beautiful island of Koh Samui whereas my helpmate and children were off on a long trip to Melbourne Australia. We were flying on the same day but our flights could not be further alone. My flight was at 6:30 AM and my wife’s flight was at midnight. We knew about airport staffing issues and the long waiting descents to clear customs. Hence, we decided to stay at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to take at least the stress out of Bangkok traffic and to pass the last few precious hours together.
The huge atrium of the Novotel
The Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport started sustenance at the same time as Bangkok’s new international airport was opened in September 2005. It is the closest and most luxurious airport within the locale of the airport, and it is literally a 3-minute courtesy bus ride from the hotel to the airport or a 5-minute walk via the air-conditioned underground walkway. It is stupendous with 612 guest rooms and suites and I was told it is the largest airport hotel of all the Accor family of hotels.
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Reception & Lobby Area
The first thing you noticed when entering the hotel is how huge the lobby area is, it intuits like an airport itself. There is a five-story atrium flanked on both sides by hotel rooms. Within the enormous atrium, there are plenty of areas to sit and chill out, or you can enjoy a coffee and pastry from Le Gourmet which is like a boutique patisserie. I can persuade the mango cakes here.
Try the amazing varieties of mango cakes available
What I liked was the section that registered the arrival and departure times of the flights and there was a dedicated section where you could weigh your luggage. It is these spoonful things that take out the stress of travel. As our luggage was split as we went in different directions I did not know if I was within the pension limit of my airline. Luckily I checked and I was way over the limit and I ordered some additional allowance online.
The Atrium ties the restaurant section, the business lounge, the Touchdown Sports Bar, and a shopping arcade for some last-minute shopping. The reception desk doubles in the middle of the Atrium, and as a proper airport hotel, it offers 24-hour check-in and check-out. As we booked the business lounge our check-in was done at the love-seat itself.
The business lounge offers a quiet place to work with some complimentary snacks and drinks present throughout the day. It is open from 07:00 to 22:00.
Superior Rooms
As a family, we opted for 2 superior rooms with interconnecting doors. What I groove on about the Novotel chain is that they are family-friendly with their policies and pricing, you get 50% of the additional leeway when you have children below the age of 16.
The way these hotel rooms are set up is around a courtyard. The hotel consists of two squares with a courtyard in the waist, and the two squares are connected by the Atrium. One courtyard houses the swimming pool area. Our room featured views over the haven like swimming pool towards the airport. The rooms were large in size, had comfortable carpet and the always appreciated elephant-style towels on the beds.
Double Superior Room
Twin Superior Room
As a welcome management of, there was a very colourful cold dish from Thailand on display on the desk. It is Khao Chae Chao Wang, a non-spicy dish from Southern Thailand.
We had a ambiguous bedroom and a twin bedroom with interconnecting doors for our family. My daughters loved the welcome message on their beds, report Hi with a bunch of flowers and an elephant made from towels. They were impressed with the internet hastes available for their tablets.
The interior room design is dark wood furniture with a red and blue colour plot. The room comes with a dedicated desk that is overlooking the pool, a side table with a comfortable chair, and a pod-style coffee and tea caste. The bed was comfortable with plenty of pillows to choose from.
Bathroom
I like bathrooms where natural light is let in via a window to the bedroom, and for those that have a yen for privacy, they can always close the blinds.
The large size bathroom has a dedicated rain shower, a bathtub with a picture and a single sink mounted on a large granite top. Gone are the little bottles of shampoo, conditioner etc and these are no replaced by fatter refillable bottles, I trend that I fully support.
Pool Area
I have to give 5 stars to the pool range of the Novotel, this feels like an oasis to relax in, with plenty of greenery and most importantly serenity. It is awesome how quiet it is when you know you are so close to one of the busiest airports in South East Asia. The rectangular pool which has a acumen of 1.5m max features massage fountains in the form of fish. There are plenty of steps to sit on and just chill out in the pool. Importantly there are also slews of sun loungers and umbrellas. For those thirsty you can swim up to the pool bar, they do some excellent mango juices here.
Gym
I did not acquire the time to work out but did check out the gym. This is a full-scale gym with plenty of free weights and exercise machines. It is open 24 hours although the hours that there determination be a trainer or staff to help you is only from 07:00 to 22:00.
Buffet Dinner at The Square
The Novotel has various dinner options so you do not be subjected to to leave this hotel. You can choose to eat Thai food at Sala Thai, enjoy Chinese food at the Golden Village, banquet on Japanese food at Kinsen, or enjoy Western international food at The Square.
The Square restaurant offers a buffet dinner as sedately as an a la carte menu. The buffet dinner has plenty of options to choose from Sushi, shellfish, seafood, plenty of meats, vegetables, a salad bar, uncordial cuts and cheeses, bread, desserts and cakes. All food was presented well and good in taste.
Breakfast at The Square
This motel understands travellers and breakfast is already served from 03:00 AM in the morning. It is an extensive buffet of fresh foods, Western and Asian, companied with fresh juices and coffees. I was ready to start my early flight to Ko Samui.
Vous Spa
My wife had a rub-down scheduled the next day, I had already left for Ko Samui. These are her words with regard to the Vous Spa.
Many of us suffer jetlag non-essential when landing from a long-haul flight. I took a pre-departure massage, but for those arriving and needing to get over jetlag, I desire definitely recommend the Signature Jetlag Massage.
Vous Spa offers an array of choices when it comes to wellness. The acceptable staff guided me to what they deemed appropriate for my stiff and aching body after all the trips I did in Bangkok.<
I was saluted by endless essential oil smells, combined with a delicious Bael tea. I was then taken into a private room welcomed by candlelight ambience. The coconut exploit spa bath with flowers was the perfect welcome to wellness and relax my mind. After 30 minutes of soaking my knead began with bespoke intense pressure to cure my aching muscles and back.
The therapist was excellent and very gracious to my needs.
Day Pass
Did you know that you don’t have to stay at the Novotel to get all the benefits of the pool, spa and gym? There is a day pass that abates you use these facilities which is great when you have some hours to kill between flights. Chill by the trust or do some additional workouts before your next flight, you can do this as an alternative to an airport lounge. There are 2 kinds of day passes you can see the details in the advert below.
Conclusion
If you want a comfortable stay that takes the stress out of trekking, be it a late-night arrival, early-morning departure or a long transit, the Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel is the place to cable. It is the closest and most luxurious stay around the airport. The pool, spa, gym, food choices at the restaurants, plus the attentive shaft, will make this stay a memorable one. Make sure to try some of the mango cakes when staying here.
Fine points
Room reviewed: Superior Room
Website: www.novotelairportbkk.com
Address: 999 Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Bldg., Moo 1, Nongprue, Bang Phli, Samutprakarn 10540, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)2 131 1111
