A quiet oasis in the centre of Bangkok with a stunning rooftop infinity pool
‘What’s a London cab doing in Thailand,’ you may wonder while pulling into the driveway of 137 Pillars Bangkok. Painted a deep shade of royal blue, the cab is actually “Louie”, the hotel’s very popular—and very photographed—complimentary shuttle that takes guests to and from the nearest BTS station.
Gifted to the hotel by Khun Art, a local Thai classic car collector who remains Louie's custodian, the London cab isn’t the only great thing about 137 Pillars Bangkok.
Opened in April 2017, the second luxury boutique hotel under 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts Group (the first being Chiang Mai) has plenty of other features that make it a top choice for your next trip to Bangkok.
Location
Midway between the shopping mecca of Siam and nightlife district of Thonglor, 137 Pillars Bangkok is perfectly positioned near Phrom Phong station. Being just minutes away from the Emquartier shopping district means it’s quieter, more calm, and definitely more residential.
The area is known to be popular among the local Japanese, and is sprinkled with cute cafes like Storyline and Brekkie Organic Cafe. Getting to 137 Pillars Bangkok from either Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport takes around 40 minutes (barring traffic) and the hotel is well connected by shuttle bus and Louie.
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