New Views.

The Millennium Hilton welcomes the 21st century in style

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RISING 32 storeys above the banks of the Chao Phraya, the new Millennium Hilton adds a dash of sophisticated chic and sexiness to the weary Bangkok landscape. Architecturally, the deluxe hotel is drawing acclaim for its innovative fusion of Western design sensibilities with a touch of Thai. The result is a sense of space, as experienced in the soaring atrium, the expanse of glass letting in abundant natural light and the open-concept kitchens, all emphasising magnificent city views as far as the eye can see.

Great vistas are the hotel´s trademark, and everything is configured to face the river. Flow, the international buffet restaurant, reflects its name with its dining patio´s direct proximity to the river´s edge. The Beach, with its infinity pool, imported sand and sun lounge deck, is the only one of its kind in Bangkok. The roof-top jazz lounge, ThreeSixty°, offers an uninterrupted panorama and even Prime, the steakhouse, The Lantern, the alfresco tea room, and Zeta, the award-winning bar from London, overlook the River of Kings.

The décor, by Melbourne´s BAR studio, is subtle yet contemporary with clean lines, muted wood and earth tones, and surfaces brushed with Thai accents: carved wall panels, silk upholstery and the occasional gold lacquer flourish. Traditional Thai motifs have been updated and crafted from industrial materials like wire fencing and raw concrete.

The final effect reconciles East and West, classical and modern in a spirit that exemplifies the new millennium. Dramatic lighting, designed by Tony Chi of New York, is another striking hallmark. Guest rooms are elegantly understated and equipped with flat-screen TVs, wireless internet access, toiletries from Crabtree & Evelyn, and a pair of yellow bath duckies. For all your travel needs go to jetstar.com