Siam City Hotel in Bangkok to Rebrand as The Sukosol

Sukosol Hotels will open its first city-centre Bangkok property this November.

Following a multi-million Baht transformation, the hotel formerly known as the Siam City Hotel, will be rebranded as The Sukosol.

Contemporary design has been combined with artistic and soulful touches to give The Sukosol interiors a warm, inviting look and feel.

Kamala Sukosol has utilised her passion and keen eye for exquisite art and antiques to decorate the hotel with a priceless collection of antiquities from around Asia, affording guests a glimpse into the region's diverse history and culture.

The refreshed feel of The Sukosol begins with the alluring new lobby, which is light-filled with gracious proportions, to give a sense of space.

The importance of art to the design concept is immediately evident from the prominent marble sculpture, dramatically positioned above the reception desk. Depicting the noble achievements of Thailand's 'Great Kings', the piece is by the late Kaimook Xuto, personal sculptress to the Thai royal family, and is just one of the many priceless artifacts on display throughout the culturally vibrant hotel.

The jewel of the redesign is the Sapphire Bar, a sophisticated destination with a palette of sapphire blue, muted purple, subtle green and pops of red. The sleek lounge has been modeled after a decadent Shanghai Art Deco bar from the 1920s with crystal chandeliers providing soft sparkling light.

The final stage of the ambitious renovation will be completed in early November, with the unveiling of a new facade at the front of the property. This will incorporate a prominent marble feature wall running the length of the property along Si Ayuthaya Road, and lush tropical landscaping fanning the hotel entrance and street-facing Sapphire Bar.

The Sukosol features 470 guest rooms and suites, ten meeting rooms, a Cantonese restaurant, full-service Lotus Spa, rooftop swimming pool, state-of-the-art Fitness Centre, shops and garden retreat.

The renovation has been overseen by the Sukosol family, who own and run every aspect of the business. The group is helmed by Thai businesswoman Kamala Sukosol, who is well known in Thailand and beyond for her entrepreneurial achievements, philanthropic work and singing endeavours. Kamala is supported in the front lines of the business by her four children: Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, Executive Vice President; Daranee Sukosol Clapp, Vice President of Finance; Kamol 'Sukie' Sukosol Clapp, Director of Projects and Krissada 'Noi' Sukosol Clapp, Creative Director.

The unveiling of the property as The Sukosol also marks the group's official launch of Sukosol Hotels, the new group name to encompass existing and pipeline properties. The collection currently comprises five properties: The Sukosol (Bangkok), The Siam (Bangkok), Siam Bayshore (Pattaya), The Bayview (Pattaya) and Wave (Pattaya, opening January 2013).

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