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Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, The First 5-Star Hotel That Is Strategically Located Within Ladprao Business District And Nearby To Chatuchak Park
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| My3D2N Staycation At Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok |
During my recent trip to Bangkok, I got the opportunity to stay at two Centara Hotels & Resorts properties, the first one is Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok and the second is Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok which I am going to share more in this entry.
For your information, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok is the very first five-star hotel built in 1983 when Centara Hotels and Resorts was established. This hotel then undergoes full renovation, completed and reopened to serve both its local and international guests back in 2012.
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok now features a modern design with inviting vibes that continue its legacy with a high reputation for its attentive service, sublime dining options available and residential-style accommodation that makes us feel at home during the stay.
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| Famous Pavilion As Backdrop At Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok |
Are you excited just like I do to explore the Rooms and Suites that this hotel has to offer? Come! Let me show you more about the room that I stay in during my 3D2N staycation. This is the Club Deluxe Suite that is so spacious with a total living space of 45 sqm and most importantly, it comes with all the Club Member benefits too.
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| Club Deluxe Suite With Spacious Room Size of 45 sqm |
This spacious suite has a living area with sofa seating just perfect for you to relax while watching TV with the flat screen TV in the room, doing your work on the glassy work desk and stay connected with the complimentary free Wi-Fi.
Just look at the bed, it comes in a king-size bed with fluffy pillows that allow me to rest well at night. It is so comfortable that I had a peaceful rest with quality sleep till the next morning.
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| Large Work Desk Perfect For Those Stay During Business Trip |
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| Comfortable King-Sized Bed With Fluffy Pillows |
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| Stay Connected With The Complimentary Free Wi-Fi Provided During My Stay |
The room comes with an en suite attached bathroom and has both a standing rain shower and a large bathtub that I can easily fit in comfortably. It is so enjoyable for me to soak in the hot water bath to kick start my day or even for relaxation after a long day exploring the City of Angels.
Oh yes, I do really like the full-length mirror in the toilet as I can get ready and groom happily with the complete amenities provided which include the vanity kit, shaving kit, and hairdryer. I can have it all without the need to request it, this is so convenient and complete to call it a perfect staycation.
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| En Suite Bathroom With Bathtub And Separate Toilet With Standing Rain Shower |
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| So Enjoyable To Get Ready And Grooming In The Toilet With Full-Length Mirror |
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| Part Of The Amenities Provided In The Toilet |
Other amenities that are provided in the room include the bathrobes for two (2) pax since the maximum occupancy for this suite room is 2 adults, and in-room safe for you to keep your valuable belongings during the stay, iron and ironing board, slippers, minibars with coffee/tea maker and complimentary drinking waters.
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| Other Amenities Provided In The Standard Wardrobe |
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| Coffee & Tea Maker With Complimentary Drinking Water |
So, this is the Club Deluxe Suite room where I stayed. Other room options available include
- Deluxe, Premium And Club Deluxe
- Deluxe And Premium Suite
- Club Premium Deluxe Suite
- Club Superior Suite
- Club Executive Suite
- Presidential Suite
- Royal Suite
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok really offers the best yet elegant city stay that exudes residential charm, overlooking the manicured gardens and the nearby Chatuchak Park.
Forget to mention, you can enjoy the best sunrise from the room too, just like I did during my stay.
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| Sunrise From My Room (Room 2007) |
Not only the room is so spacious, but the walkway to the room is also spacious and even there is a sofa corner just next to the lift. It is absolutely thoughtful as we can sit comfortably while waiting for our family and friends.
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| Seating and Waiting Area At The Floor Lift Lobby |
Alright, that's pretty much on the room tour and how about we move to the next sharing which is on my dining experience here at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok. This hotel features 10 Eat and Drink options ranging from a bakery to local and international restaurants and bars.
Chatuchak Cafe (International)
I had the opportunity to explore 4 out of the 10, so let me share each one in more detail. First, Chatuchak Cafe is the cafe where we will have our breakfast, serving both local tastes and global flavours. The breakfast buffet is served from 6.00 A.M. until 10.30 A.M.
It is a breakfast buffet where you can eat as much as you can, but of course just take the portion that you can eat and do not waste the food.
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| Eat All You Can Breakfast Buffet At Chatuchak Cafe (Ground Floor) |
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| Cold Plate Slice Meat Options With Condiments |
Must try this Chatuchak Khai Kratha since it is Chatuchak Signature Dish that comes with shrimp, minced chicken, smoked salmon, cheese, chopped spring onions, chopped carrot and Chinese pork sausage (opt to not added to my portion).
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| Signature Dish - Chatuchak Khai Kratha |
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| Japanese Cuisine Section - Variety of Sushi Available |
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| Healthy Green Corner - Salads And Fruits |
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| Signature Dish - Hong Kong Style Pa-Tong-Ko |
There are more main dishes available just perfect for you to fuel your day including dim sum, desserts and of course, the beverage counter with so many choices available. You must order the freshly brew Thai tea drink too besides having all the healthy juice drinks.
Other than breakfast, Chatuchak Cafe also serves an a la carte menu for lunch until late evening. Lunch is served from 12.00 P.M. until 3.00 P.M. while dinner is served from 6.00 P.M. to 11.30 P.M. There is ample seating available that can cater to up to 180 pax at a time.
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| Desserts and Pastries Corner |
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| Healthy Juice Corner |
Suan Bua (Thai Cuisine)
Next, you must have your lunch at Suan Bua restaurant which offers authentic and royal Thai cuisine. This restaurant focuses on healthful eating by holding the philosophy of food is medicine. Hence, all the ingredients that are commonly known as superfoods with their very own health benefits are used to prepare the dishes.
Hint: They are able to enhance your immune system, speed up your metabolism, combat inflammation and just improve your general health.
How about that? Some of the most beneficial ingredients that you can find in various Thai dishes include garlic, ginger, pepper, hot basil, lemongrass, basil, lime, mint leaves, galangal, Centella Asiatica, holy basil, Siam tamarind and Noni leaves.
I had the opportunity to try all the Signature dishes during my dining here at Suan Bua and you can see how presentable the dishes prepared by Chef Sutthaporn C. Started with the Appetizers, this is Poh Pia Dok Mai that made with edible flowers and Amaebi shrimp that rolled into popia with the rice paper roll.
Benefits: Lowering blood sugar, treating food poisoning, curing a cold or cough and lowering cholesterol.
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| Appetizer: Poh Pia Dok Mai (THB 390) |
Followed by two salads, Hoy Shell Lui Suan (Seared scallops with fresh Thai herbs and chili sauce) and Yum Som O Poo Nim Thord (Pomelo salad with crispy soft-shell crab).
The scallop is so fresh and juicy make is so enjoyable to have when you dip it in the chili sauce, so flavorful to excite taste buds.
Benefits: Strengthen the immune system, nourishes eyes, inhibit the growth of cancer cells and improve mood.
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| Salad: Hoy Shell Lui Suan (THB 790) |
Have you ever tried food cooked with pomelo flesh before? Well, for me, this is the very first time trying it and it matches well with the fried crispy soft-shell crab. You can feel the crunchiness of the soft-shell crab in every bite with the exploding juicy pomelo flesh. It is truly delightful that you cannot stop until the last piece.
Benefits: Helps to strengthen the heart, burn fat, nourish the skin, improve appetite and breathe easily.
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| Salad: Yum Som O Poo Nim Thord (THB 390) |
For the main dishes, I had the Pa-Nang Neua Gam Wua Pak Dong and Gaeng Cour Ped Yang Look Peach.
Pa-Nang Neua Gam Wua Pak Dong is made from beef cheek that is slowly cooked in dried curry and served with vegetable pickles. The meat is so tender and juicy with curry cooked at an acceptable level of spiciness that suits the Asian sense of flavor really well.
Just pour the thick curry on your rice and it is irresistible that you will definitely finish it all and ask for more bowls of rice.
Benefits: Curry paste contains herbs as an ingredient that is beneficial to health.
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| Main: Pa-Nang Neua Gam Wua Pak Dong (THB 620) |
Another unique dish that is cooked with fruit is the Gaeng Cour Ped Yang Look Peach. This dish is prepared with roasted duck cook in red curry with dried fish and peach. This scrumptious dish has the perfect combination of flavours between spicy, salty and sweet as it blends really well which makes it so delicious.
Benefits: Curry paste contains herbs as an ingredient that is beneficial to health.
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| Main: Gaeng Cour Ped Yang Look Peach (THB 490) |
Last but not least, I had Sohm Choon as dessert. This dessert is made with sweet and sour syrup added with lychee, green mango and crispy shallots. This is Thai all-time favorite traditional dessert that has a very long history that recorded back in time as early as the 1800s.
It is perfect for thirst-quenching, especially on a sunny hot day and a good choice to end the meal.
Benefits: Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, high in fiber and good digestive system.
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| Dessert: Sohm Choon (THB 290) |
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| Enjoy My Healthful Lunch At Suan Bua Thai Restaurant At Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok |
Suan Bua serves lunch and dinner from 11.30 A.M. to 2.30 P.M. and 6.00 P.M. to 10.30 P.M. respectively. There are two types of seating arrangements available 40 indoor seats and 40 outdoor seats. If you prefer to have more privacy while enjoying the food, you can opt private room as there are two (2) rooms available here.
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| Suan Bua Outdoor Seating Arrangement |
Centara Grand Club Executive Lounge
As my stay comes with the Club Member benefits, I have the access to Centara Grand Club Executive Lounge which serves good food and treats almost all day long, just refer to the information sheet provided during your check-in.
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| Hi-Tea At Grand Centara Club Executive Lounge |
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| Bites For Hi-Tea - Salads, Cakes, Macaroon And Many More |
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| Signature Cookies With Traditional Recipe (Must Try) |
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| Fruits, Sandwiches, Scones |
How can you call it a hi-tea without a good cup of tea right? Just pick your tea choices with so many options available from this Dilmah EXCEPTIONAL brand. Alternatively, you can order drinks besides the tea range! I had my latte as usual.
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| Tea Choices Available By Dilmah EXCEPTIONAL |
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| Great Afternoon Well Spent At Club Executive Lounge |
Blue Sky Restaurant
As for the dinner, Blue Sky Restaurant is one of the best options available here in Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok. You can enjoy the scrumptious meal while appreciating the beautiful panoramic views of the stunning skyline with sleek down lights in a midnight blue design.
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| Stunning Night View From Blue Sky Restaurant And Bar |
Blue Sky Restaurant serves Modern European French bistro cuisine, fun tapas and stylish sip in a relaxing environment that has been recognized as one of the most exciting rooftop bars by Architecture Art Design. Dinner is served from 5.00 P.M. to 10.30 P.M. daily with 40 indoor seats, 80 outdoor seats and 3 private rooms for your convenience.
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| Indoor Seating Arrangement At Blue Sky Restaurant |
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| Private Room Available For More Privacy Dining Experience |
One must try their signature dishes when you dine here and these are the menu that was recommended by the in-house chef during my visit. Starting off with salads, I had the Hearty-roasted butternut squash, wild rocket & apple salad that comes with dried cranberries, cinnamon, pecan, maple & ginger dressing.
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| Salad: Hearty-roasted butternut squash, wild rocket and apple salad (THB 420) |
Under Raw Bar, we tried the 6 Freshly Shucked Oysters (not for me and my friends can enjoy my portion), and the Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche that comes with slices of grapefruit, microgreen and spoon of Baerii caviar.
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| Raw Bar: 6 Freshly Shucked Oysters (THB 550) |
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| Raw Bar: Hokkaido Scallop Ceviche (THB 680) |
For Starter, I had the Oven-baked Arctic Cod Brandade with poached egg, bearnaise sauce and crispy air-dried beef and Sharing Platter of Mixed Grilled Australian Beef and Meat that comes with 150g of Angus tenderloin, 250g of lamb rack, 200g of Wagyu rib-eye, 150g of Wagyu striploin and 200g of Angus flank steak.
The portion is just perfect to be shared by the three of us and it is definitely the highlight of our dinner. The meats served are tender, juicy and chewy enjoyable.
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| Starters: Oven-baked Arctic Cod Brandade (THB 550) |
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| Meat: Mixed Grilled Australian Beef and Meat (THB 2750) |
You should try the Fish & Seafood menu too! We ordered the Oven-roasted Scottish salmon with mashed potato & ginger, asparagus, salmon caviar and beurre blanc sauce. The salmon is so fresh and baked to perfection.
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| Fish & Seafood: Oven-roasted Scottish Salmon (THB 690) |
Dessert is a must for every meal, here at Blue Sky Restaurant, I tried the Souffle Cheesecake that comes with yoghurt truffle cream and fresh berries and Mont Blanc Parfait served with chestnut & vanilla mousse cream with raspberry jelly.
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| Desserts: Souffle Cheesecake (THB 290) |
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| Desserts: Mont Blanc Parfait (THB 290) |
That's pretty much wrapped up and no doubt that Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok offers the best distinctive dining experience with breathtaking rooftop facilities.
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| The Best Meal Ever During My Trip To Bangkok - Blue Sky Restaurant The Best |
Shopping Mall, MICE And Other Facilities
This hotel is integrated with a shopping destination as it is connected to the Central Plaza shopping and lifestyle complex and also the Bangkok Convention Centre Hall making it a perfect hotel to stay in Bangkok either it is for leisure or business purposes.
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| Hotel Integrated With Central Plaza Shopping Mall And Nearby Public Transport (BTS) |
Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok features extensive meetings and events facilities that deliver world-class MICE facilities. The space is spanning across more than 10,000 sqm and complements those of the adjacent 2,506 sqm Bangkok Convention Centre Hall.
The facility can cater to up to 3,800 persons in a cocktail-style configuration. On top of that, there is a pillarless Vibhavadee Ballroom that can serve up to 2,000 persons for reception, dazzling wedding party or product launch, and 17 fully equipped suites and boardrooms that are perfect for meetings.
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| Enjoy The Fun With Family At The Swimming Pool And Other Facilities |
Awesome, right this hotel? It basically covers all the needs of travelers whether you are here for leisure or business trip. It is definitely the best choice looking at its strategic location, world-class dining and the warm hospitality provided.
If you are planning for your trip to Bangkok soon, then you should really consider Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok. For booking purposes, you can visit their official website and remember to follow their official social media account for the latest updates, promotions and events.
Contact:
(+66) 2-541-1234 (Phone) | (+66) 2-541-1087 #8 (Fax)
Email:
Address:
1695 Phaholyothin Road, Ladprao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
Special thanks to the Centara Grand At Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok team for the warm hospitality. Looking forward to meeting up again soon in near future.
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| Wonderful Team And Hospitality Behind The Perfect Staycation |
About Centara Hotels & Resorts
Centara Hotels & Resorts has six hotel brands covering a broad spectrum of the travel market, Centara Reserve, Centara Grand, Centara Boutique Collection and Centra by Centara.
Founded in Thailand in 1983, Centara is built upon traditional family values of caring, sharing and a sense of belonging. As a family-run business, we carry these central characteristics to every aspect of our hospitality management company.
Centara warms the traveler's introduction to any multi-faceted destination. As we believe that it is the little things that matter, we refine every guest experience with keen attention to detail. Influenced by our Thai heritage, we also keep our impeccable service modest and discreet to make sure guests feel at ease.
Infusing our authentic family values into every touch point of the guest journey, every Centara property aspires to create a sense of belonging with care. We share our rich Thai heritage with the world through our distinctive brands.
We go the extra mile to make guests feel at home in iconic cities and stunning surroundings. With a personable approach to hospitality, we celebrate Centara as the place to be.
For more information, kindly visit Centara Hotels & Resorts website here.
Signing Off For Now And Take Care Till We e-Meet Again On My Next Post.
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