Sunday 3 November 2024

New Hotel Opening: GLOW Bangkok Riverside

 


The wellness-inspired brand opens its fourth GLOW hotel in the Thai Capital.

Fusion Hotel Group has announced the opening this month of GLOW Bangkok Riverside, a stylish new hotel overlooking the Thai capital’s Chaophraya River from its vantage point in the city’s historical Dusit district.

A modern 5-storey property, GLOW Bangkok Riverside features 126 rooms and suites, ranging from the Superior Room at 19-22 sqm to the 40sqm River Suite. All 126 rooms have either king-size or twin beds, and are tastefully decorated with rich hues, warm wood tones, and colorful accents, creating a welcoming and relaxing environment. Each of the 126 air-conditioned rooms boasts a 42” TV, a minibar, and free Wi-Fi, and most rooms have an open-air balcony. River-view suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing spectacular views of the bustling river.

Among the facilities available at GLOW are a fitness center, laundry service, on-site parking, and an outdoor swimming pool, idyllically situated to offer front-row seats to Bangkok's never-ending theater of famous river life.

The hotel also hosts Currents Café & Bar, an all-day riverfront venue offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is an ideal spot for guests to hold business meetings or simply enjoy drinks and river sunsets.


“In unveiling GLOW Bangkok Riverside, we are honored to join the panorama of the Thai capital’s famed river skyline,” said Markus Gloor, the Director of Operations in Thailand, who has been with GLOW Hotels & Resorts since 2014. “This is the fourth GLOW property in the city, and we aspire to offer both our new customers and our returning guests a fresh modern experience at a competitive price, but in an area close to the Grand Palace and numerous historical attractions.”

GLOW Bangkok Riverside’s October opening marks the Fusion Hotel Group’s fifth hotel launch in Southeast Asia this year, following the opening of Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang and HIIVE by fusion Binh Duong New City in Vietnam in July; preceded by The Ocean Resort by Fusion Quy Nhon in May, and the announcement in December 2023 that the group had launched Fusion Suites Phuket Patong, its first hillside resort in Thailand.


The hotel group, which began with one resort in Vietnam in 2008, has now expanded its footprint to 24 hotels and resorts throughout Vietnam and Thailand.

“Our expansion in 2024 is part of a much bigger picture,” said Chief Operating Officer, David Roberts, “Our ambition is to increase our regional footprint with an impressive goal of 50 properties by 2028.

“Our team at Fusion continues to set industry benchmarks, fueled by their passion for innovation and hospitality,” he said.

●       For hotel information and opening offer, visit: https://bangkokriverside.glowhotels.com.

●       Join the Fusionlife program to enjoy exclusive member benefits & discounts up to 25%: https://www.fusionhotelgroup.com/fusionlife.

Sunday 29 September 2024

Same Same Buddha


 'You from India? Same, same Buddha!' the driver exclaimed happily as he helped me with the luggage. I had a day to kill during transit in Bangkok, so I took one of the numerous tours around the city before flying back to our home in Bangalore.

Saturday 28 September 2024

Happening Bangkok Rooftop Venue Celebrates First Birthday With Innovative New Menu



Crowning Thailand’s first INNSiDE hotel, sky-high LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar is marking its first anniversary with a vibrant new menu that applies a novel twist to classic Spanish dishes.

Thursday 26 September 2024

Lost on Koh Phangan


 The buzz of our motorbike engines settles to a low hum as Karen and I pull up to the fork in the road. Most roads look the same on Koh Phangan, a tiny island off the southern coast of Thailand: crumbling concrete that frequently disappears entirely into puddles of reddish mud. At this particular fork, there were no local residents to ask or English signs to point the way. I remove my hat and wipe the sweat from my forehead.

Thursday 5 September 2024

Vibrant ‘Pinto Lunch Sets’ All The Rage at The Kites Eatery



A fun and colourful dining experience designed to “pack a punch on the senses,” INNSiDE By Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s 31st-floor all-day dining restaurant, The Kites Eatery, has launched the “Pinto Lunch Set.”

Saturday 24 August 2024

The emerging foodie scene on Bangkok's Banthat Thong Road


Bangkok's Banthat Thong Road is a culinary hotspot, offering authentic Thai street food and traditional restaurants, including Michelin-starred eateries. This 2.2-kilometer stretch is beloved by locals and tourists alike, featuring:

Tuesday 20 August 2024

Trisara Promotes Movement For the Mind Through WiseMotion



Phuket resort’s new wellness retreat makes its debut with neuroscientist-led program.

Luxury Phuket resort Trisara is helping guests move towards better cognitive wellness by debuting an innovative slow-living retreat in Thailand.