Bangkok: why the Aman Nai Lert is the most exclusive luxury hotel of the moment

Just a year ago, the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok opened, the first and only hotel of the Chiquissime brand to bear the name of an illustrious character. The Thai Lert Sreshthaputra (1872-1945), known as Nai Lert, was a visionary businessman, pioneer of the development of Bangkok at the beginning of the 20th century.^e century. A link between East and West, he strove to modernize the capital, created the first public transport networks (buses, taxis, river shuttles), ice factory, department store, 7-story building…

Nicknamed “the beloved millionaire”, this esthete and entrepreneur inspired the story telling of the luxury hotel. In the heart of the Lumpini district, in the Pathum Wan district, is an exceptional green setting, the Nai Lert Park surrounding the former home of our hero. A vernacular house on stilts, made of teak wood, topped with a green roof and lined with topiaries.

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Transformed into a museum, this marvel filled with exceptional pieces, antique furniture, collections of ceramics, textiles, jewelry… can be visited from the adjacent hotel, which owes a lot to it. “With this Aman Nai Lert Bangkok hotel project, I wanted to create a place where historical and family heritage dialogues with modernity, all in subtlety. Inspired by the historic residence of Nai Lert Park, I sought to preserve its soul while infusing it with a contemporary style, faithful to the Aman spirit. Every detail, from the pieces made by local artisans to the carefully chosen antiques, contributes to this atmosphere of serenity and elegance, where luxury is experienced in simplicity. explains architect Jean-Michel Gathy. And in fact, the magic happens. From the moment you enter, the dialogue between culture and nature spreads like a wave.

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We enter a sanctuary, greeted by a monumental 12 meter sculpture representing the Chamchuri tree, guided by floral scents, crossing through an optical effect black pools like mirrors of water. We move quietly in this cocoon of serenity and exclusivity.

The 52 suites, with a minimum surface area of ​​94 m², open onto a constantly changing neighborhood. The 1500 m² spa, a particularly dreamlike little gem, has avoided all the Thai clichés seen and seen again. Gym and pilates room complete the offer, as well as access to the Medical Wellness by Hertitude Clinic. On the entertainment side, a live music club, two Japanese restaurants Sesui, a sushi omakase and Hiori, a teppanyaki, an Italian table Arva, the 1872 bar (a nod to the year of birth of Nai Lert) a stone’s throw from the outdoor swimming pool.

The salt of Aman Nai Lert Bangkok also lies in the diversity of its cultural experiences, ranging from the meditative lotus flower folding workshop to a tailor-made artistic journey including the Dib, a brand new contemporary art museum.

Safe Nai Lert Bangkok (Aman.com ). From €1238 per night with breakfast and limousine transfer from BBK International Airport.

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