Frequently Asked Questions about The AETAS bangkok
1.Is The AETAS Bangkok a hotel for business travelers or leisure travelers?
2.What are The AETAS bangkok's outstanding features?
3.Do you provide any facilities for guests with physical disabilities?
4.What can you tell us about the hotel's location? Is Soi Ruamrudee a popular tourist destination?
5.What concept has been adopted in the design of the guest rooms and suites?
6.What information can you give us about dining at The AETAS bangkok?
7.Are there any popular shopping centres in the vicinity of the hotel and which ones would you recommend?
8.My husband suffers from chronic ailments and regularly needs to see a doctor. Are there any reliable hospitals with English speaking doctors near the hotel?
9.My wife and I are both sport enthusiasts. What sport facilities are there on the hotel premises and nearby?
10.What facilities do you provide regarding functions and catering?
11.Do you have a tour desk with staff able to recommend and arrange sightseeing trips in Bangkok and in the neighboring provinces?
1.Is The AETAS Bangkok a hotel for business travelers or leisure travelers?
The AETAS bangkok is a stylish and exclusive new hotel that targets all discerning travelers, business and leisure visitors alike. Our central location off Sukhumvit Road, Soi Ruamrudee (Phloenchit area), allows for very convenient shopping and exciting entertainment opportunities. We are also in the heart of the city's business and diplomatic districts which is a great asset for business people. Our facilities and amenities have been designed to answer the needs of all. Families will enjoy our outdoor swimming pool with adjoining day spa and fitness centre while corporate guests can take advantage of our two tech-savvy meeting rooms and very efficient 24-hour business centre. Other facilities include an excellent international restaurant, two cozy bars as well as multipurpose function rooms that can cater various events and up to 450 people. There is definitely something for everyone at The AETAS bangkok.
2.What are The AETAS bangkok's outstanding features?
We brand ourselves as a new hotel for new times. We have thoroughly pondered the changes that have occurred in the recent years to come up with a new concept and new services and facilities that will exceed the expectations of today's travelers. All facilities and services have been designed with the needs and expectations of the modern travelers in mind. From the guest rooms and suites that feature state-of-the-art amenities to our wide range of services, everything has been planned to make a stay with us a wonderful and memorable experience. The new trends of this emerging millennium are reflected in the hotel design that combines contemporary elements with a green setting in which a park with elegant ponds and exotic plants are prominent. Most importantly, our genuine service attitude is an experience that guests will always remember.
3.Do you provide any facilities for guests with physical disabilities?
People with physical disabilities are of course most welcome at The AETAS bangkok. Special facilities and services include access ramps, wheelchairs, and lifts accessible to wheelchairs. Our staff members can also recommend guests with physical disabilities what sightseeing and shopping destinations in Bangkok would be convenient for them and which ones might be difficult to visit. Our limousine service with English-speaking drivers can also greatly facilitate travels both in the city and upcountry.
4.What can you tell us about the hotel's location? Is Soi Ruamrudee a popular tourist destination?
Soi Ruamrudee ("soi" means "alley" in Thai) is a pleasant lane off Sukhumvit Road. Most of the time it is not too busy and its many interesting features include international restaurants and pubs, a popular oyster bar, a high-end shopping complex with all kinds of eateries and retailers, several embassies and a church with a unique Thai architecture. Apart from all this, most of the city's most popular destinations are within very easy reach. A ten-minute walk will take you to the large Lumphini Park and popular Suan Lum Night Bazaar, while a short ride on the BTS (skytrain) allows you to visit great cultural, entertainment and shopping destinations such as Jim Thomson's Museum, Siam Square, Silom Road, Siam Paragon, Central World, among many others. Besides, the MRT (subway train) is another great choice of transportation to main business area on Sukhumvit Road, Rachadapisek Road, Thailand Cultural Center and also directly to Jatujak or JJ Market (well known weekend market where great bargains on clothes, home decor, antiques, spa products and others can be found) and Or Tor Kor (big open-air food & fruits market). Airport transfer is also made easy as the hotel is only 4 skytrain stations away from the Airport Rail Link terminal - a rapid rail transfer to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Truly, The AETAS bangkok is located in one of the city's most convenient streets for sightseeing and attending to business.
5.What concept has been adopted in the design of the guest rooms and suites?
The 200+ rooms and suites have all been designed under our unique AETAS theme embodied in the principles of contemporary practicality, comfort and elegance. From the Superior Room to the Presidential Suite, all units are very stylish and cozy with subtle indirect lighting, comfortable furniture and appealing decoration and pieces of art. Modern and convenient amenities include "Smart-Anywhere" wireless network, IP phones, low-consumption (and low-heat) LED lighting, ironing boards with irons for guests who do not wish to use the hotel's laundry service, DVD Player, practical work stations with ergonomic chairs, and much more. Extensive work has also been done in designing the beautiful bathrooms that feature contemporary see-through glass panes, rain shower appliance, telephone, and music volume-control module. In addition, strict safety and environmental standards were among the top priorities when designing The AETAS bangkok's spacious rooms and suites.
6.What information can you give us about dining at The AETAS bangkok?
The AETAS bangkok provides its guests with several highly appealing dining opportunities. MOMENTS International Restaurant is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and offers a wonderful selection of western, middle-eastern and Asian dishes. The English-speaking waiters are fully trained and service the guests efficiently and in a friendly manner on the restaurant's elegant premises. PAUSE Lobby Bar located on the ground floor and open until midnight is the perfect place where to unwind after a day out with cocktails professionally mixed by our expert bartenders and with delicacies that include delicious snacks, more elaborate dishes and our home-made bakery and pastry items. TIME OUT Pool Bar on the sixth floor is a true haven where guests can indulge in fresh crisp salads, tasty sandwiches and health drinks. Other snacks and cocktails are also available. Of course, guests can enjoy all the hotel's delicious dishes in the privacy of their own room or suite with the 24-hour In-room dining available.
7.Are there any popular shopping centres in the vicinity of the hotel and which ones would you recommend?
It can be said that The AETAS bangkok provides guests with a true shopping paradise. A plethora of shopping centres of all kinds can be found within very easy reach of the hotel. From luxury imported items to traditional handicraft, shoppers from around the world will find something to their taste. All Seasons Place, located just opposite the hotel, is an upscale shopping complex with clothing boutiques, wine cellars, custom tailoring, art and antique shops and international restaurants. Other outstanding shopping destinations very near The AETAS bangkok include Gaysorn Plaza, Central World (the largest shopping complex in South-East Asia), Siam Paragon, Siam Center/Siam Discovery, MBK Center, among many others. Shoppers looking for bargains, pieces of art, imported goods or any other products will have the opportunity to access all of the city's most interesting shopping centres conveniently and quickly from The AETAS bangkok. By the way, the hotel has its own boutique where souvenirs, bathrobes, T-shirts, spa products and even bedding accessories can be purchased.
8.My husband suffers from chronic ailments and regularly needs to see a doctor. Are there any reliable hospitals with English speaking doctors near the hotel?
There are several reputed hospitals with international standards near The AETAS bangkok that offer excellent health care. Bumrungrad International Hospital, South-East Asia's largest private medical centres, is located 5 minutes from the hotel and employs over a thousand doctors representing most of specialties and sub-specialties of medicine. Other famous hospitals in the vicinity of the hotel include Samitivej Sukhumvit Soi 49, BNH Hospital near Silom Road, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Hospital and Police General Hospital. All these hospitals can be reached in a very short time using the Skytrain, taxi or the hotel's limousine service. Moreover from all hospitals with international standards we also have a team of English-speaking doctors of various specialities on call service from Global Doctors.
9.My wife and I are both sport enthusiasts. What sport facilities are there on the hotel premises and nearby?
Guests who wish to exercise and do sports will have plenty of opportunities while staying at The AETAS bangkok. The hotel boasts a very pleasant outdoor swimming pool located on the sixth floor as well as a convenient fitness centre with modern world-class training equipment. Within a ten-minute walk from the hotel lies the Lumpini Park, Bangkok's largest and most popular public green area. The place is ideal for jogging, leisure walks and participating in a Tai Chi session in the early morning. In addition, there are many sport facilities near the hotel and our staff members will be delighted to provide you with all the necessary information during your stay with us.
10.What facilities do you provide regarding functions and catering?
Our Business Centre can assist you with all your business needs and we have two elegant and modern meeting rooms where successful functions and events can be held. The AETAS Bangkok also boasts multipurpose function rooms with a combined capacity of 450 people. Modern amenities include a sophisticated video and audio system, large screen with LCD projectors and IP phones as well as video conference facilities. The room configurations can be adapted and the efficient banquet team will look after all your needs in a courteous and efficient way. The "Library" function room has a capacity of up to 100 people and some of its notable features include large windows with waterfall view and a pre-function area. The second function room, the "Greenwich" boardroom, has a maximum capacity of 40 people. Quality catering is provided by the hotel and can be adapted to your needs and themes.
11.Do you have a tour desk with staff able to recommend and arrange sightseeing trips in Bangkok and in the neighboring provinces?
Our Concierge and Business Centre can assist you with advice and arrangements regarding all your trips in Thailand, whether they are for business or leisure purposes. Our efficient limousine service with English-speaking drivers and the Business Centre staff members can make all necessary bookings for resorts, plane tickets, river cruises, etc. At The AETAS bangkok, you do not need to worry about anything as we will always be delighted to take care of all your needs...with our genuine service mind.