The Movenpick Siam Hotel in Na Jomtien is roughly 10 miles and 15 minutes outside Pattaya but the refined luxury that you are met with is one of the finest hotels in the area.
It has always been a favourite of mine before Movenpick became part of Accor. But In my impression it has got even better in the last year or so. Dmitry Chernyshev who has worked for the passionate owners now for over 8 years has made a marked impact and obviously has the confidence of his shareholders as they have obviously invested in the hotel and this experienced GM has trained the staff to a higher level than ever before.
From the minute you turn off the Sukhumvit Road you feel the pressures of the outside world subside. You drive up the steep driveway to the circle outside the lobby and the concierge converge taking your luggage and whisking your car away.
I was surprised on check in on a Tuesday early afternoon as it was really busy but I was soon efficiently checked in. My luggage arrived soon after. I pulled back the curtains in the impeccably clean, well equipped room to behold what I had come for - the most stunning view over the Gulf of Thailand and eagerly awaited the sun setting later that afternoon.
The room on the 28th floor was beautifully furnished in the normal Accor style. The bathroom boasting a large circular bath and a twin power and rain shower. Everything was perfect. I had booked the exclusivity of the of the members lounge on the 3rd floor and left my worries behind me to seek afternoon tea. The staff were attentive but not intrusive attractively attired in Accor uniforms with slashes of red, blue and white on a beige background.
This hotel is well and truly open for business and ready for domestic and international travellers alike. It has a family hotel and as I walked round the huge swimming pool with large children’s waterpark it was lovely to see parents minding their children laughing and shrieking with delight at what was before them. I intended to swim but made do with watching the little ones having so much fun. A lovely short stay in what is a stunning hotel. I didn’t even get the chance to use the spa which the owners have handed to the specialists Siam Wellness - they are sure to have added that touch of class.
I was sad to leave hope that my photographs inspire you…
