by editorial office, Ip
The Thai tradition of spending the month of April together with the family is reflected by various extras at Millenium Hilton Bangkok in 2009. In addition to the traditional Songkran festivities, welcoming the Thai new year with a spectacular water festival, people in the Thai metropolis will also be celebrating the Christian Easter – the whole panoply. Getting to know foreign cultures and their customs, tasting the famous Thai cuisine and enjoying the conveniences of a modern luxury hotel: At Millenium Hilton Bangkok on the banks of Chao Phraya, employees make use of a multitude of extras to create a pleasant stay for all family members.
The Songkran festivities will take place from April 13 to 15, 2009 – the ideal time to take children along when traveling to Bangkok. The exciting water festival is celebrated across the country and both, young and old visitors are enthused – not only by watching. The locals invite their guests to participate themselves. The contests above the water are particularly popular with children; but the custom of splashing each other with water as a symbol of cleansing and renewal is just as fun (and keeps misfortune at bay, to boot).
In the middle of April, the Easter bunny welcomes children to the Christian Easter festival. Egg hunting, an elegant Easter brunch at restaurant Flow or many theme-oriented activities at Kid’s Corner make for an Easter-happy mood, even when far away from home. Meanwhile, the subservient spirits at Millenium Hilton Bangkok strive to provide the ultimate shared holiday experience, starting as early as on arrival with an individual check-in for the children, complimentary rental of helpful utensils for babies, as well as individual night gowns and slippers for children. Crayons, games, favorite meals and spaghetti ice cream are topped, yet, by the special turn-down service for children, who are awaited by Milkacino, their very own brunch with an entertainment program, every sunday. … and the grown-ups, meanwhile, have plenty of time to have a relaxed breakfast, enjoying a vista of the river.
Just like their parents, the young princesses and princes can choose to be pampered in the luxurious spa – with particularly mild care products, of course. The Millenium Hilton Bangkok is the city’s only hotel offering individual spa programs for children; though if desired, they can relax together with mom or dad. A novelty: massages on the hotel beach that surrounds the spectacular pool with its beautiful view. Sand box toys are of course included in the price on this exceptional beach… At sunrise or at dusk, guests are invited to join meditation during yoga and Pilates exercises underneath the old Banyan tree. A heavenly program for children in the city of angels.
Location
The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is situated spectacularly on the banks of the great Chao Phraya. Bangkok’s youngest 5-star hotel is easily reached by car, Sky Train or – particularly atmospheric – on the river. A drive from the international airports takes no more than 45 minutes. The distinctive hotel tower with its 32 floors manages to impress, even from the outside, with its ultra modern architecture and the spectacular exterior lifts facing the river, as well as the hotel’s own landing place. Other amazing features include the spa, spanning two floors, and the elegant contemporary furnishing by renowned Australian interior design company BARstudio and New York lighting expert Tony Chi. Must-sees such as the Grand Palace, the Wat Po temple and its lying Buddha or the temple of dawn, Wat Arun, are just a short boat trip away.
