Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok

Enter the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok via the rear of the Watergate Pavillion Shopping and Leisure Complex, before taking the elevator up to the ninth-floor lobby. The lobby is bright and airy, with polished white floors, walls of windows, purple and gray seating areas, and colorful, patterned rugs. The R&B music being streamed throughout will either soothe or annoy. There's a plethora of public spaces to hang out in, from the cabana day beds in Moom Sabai to Cafe 9's monochrome seating and cage-like booths. The rooftop Walk bar is a scene-y Bangkok nightlife spot, with its panoramic city views and R&B-video-inspired all-white furnishings. The hotel has a young, hip atmosphere, and is mostly popular with couples and families, but it's probably got a tad too much of a party mood for business travelers.

Located just above the Centara Watergate Pavillion shopping center, the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel is within walking distance of Bangkok's many luxury malls; the largest, Central World, is less than a 10-minute walk down the road. Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, and Pantip Plaza are all also nearby, making the hotel a perfect pick for those who want to indulge in some retail therapy. Siam Ocean World is a four-minute bus ride away, and is a great day out for children (and adults); it's one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia and has hundreds of different species on display. The Erawan Shrine is a 15-minute walk from the hotel and the Grand Palace is 30 minutes away on the bus. The hotel is about 30 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi airport via the Airport Rail Link; the closest skytrain station is less than a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The hotel can also arrange airport transfers.

The rooms at the Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok have a light and airy contemporary design, with an ambience that reflects the Pratunam neighborhood's fashionable reputation. The walls and furnishing are all-white, with pops of color provided by hot-pink cushions or olive green sofas. Rooms vary in size, from family-friendly doubles, to extra-spacious suites, to those with bunk beds in separate areas. Beds have all white linen and recessed lighting around the headboards, with soft mattress toppers, as well as a pillow menu. Top-tier suites even have private balconies. Bathrooms are similarly modern and sleek, with all-white stone and luxury toiletries. Some rooms have soaking tubs, but most rooms have futuristic-looking all-glass, cylindrical showers -- the peek-a-boo design has a voyeuristic quality, but they also have curtains for the modest. Each room has air-conditioning, a minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, desk, and free Wi-Fi. Note that rooms lack bathrobes and slippers.

The Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok has two restaurants and two bars, all of which are trendy spots popular with the Bangkok nightlife scene. Located adjacent to the reception area on the ninth floor, and with the over-water cabanas of Moom Sabai on the other side of the glass wall, Infuze is a relaxed bar that's a popular spot for tea, coffee, cocktails, and snacks. Set on the hotel’s rooftop, Chilli Hip restaurant has innovative lighting, dramatic city vistas, outdoor dining, and a creative Asian-fusion menu. A trendy bar and lounge set just above Chilli Hip on the rooftop, Walk is quite the scene at night, with a resident DJ, interactive video wall, and stunning views of Bangkok. There's a hot tub and sauna at Cense by Spa Cenvaree, which offers a full range of spa treatments. There's also a well-equipped fitness center. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a small business center.