A Room With a View at lebua Hotel, Bangkok.

Stylebible checks into Lebua Hotel, the second tallest building in Bangkok and featured in Hangover II.
Written by Victoria Lam



Amongst the many high-rises and skyscrapers across the Bangkok skyline, there is one building that stands out amongst them all; with its golden crown shining brighter than the rest, The Dome at Lebua lights up the skies with a reverent and majestic air.The lebua hotel is an all-suite hotel with suite sizes ranging from 66 sqm for the one bedroom suite to 266 sqm for the three bedroom suites ( Tower Club Lebua Suite ).

Situated in the bustling suburb of Bangrak in Bangkok on Silom Road, the Lebua has been a regular on Hotel Awards lists over the last 7 years including: Expedia Insiders’ Select 2011 Hotel, Best Luxury City Hotel (by the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2009 ) , World’s Leading All-Suite Hotel ( by World Travel Awards ) and Overall Best Hotel in Asia (by Business Asia Magazine in conjunction with CNBC , in 2007 ).

And now, thanks to Hollywood blockbuster movie Hangover II, Lebua hotel is enjoying exposure on a global scale. With its near 360-degree views of Bangkok, lebua was instrumental in setting the stage for the panoramic scenes seen throughout the much-hyped movie. One of the chosen sites for many of the scenes was the Tower Club at Lebua, and in particular the entrance to Sirocco, the world’s highest open air rooftop restaurant on the 63rd floor. The backdrop for many of the scenes is the dramatic and amazing view of Bangkok’s skyline which can be experience from the renowned Sky Bar and Sirocco restaurant. Additional scenes also include Lebua’s famous golden Dome atop recently re-launched Mezzaluna restaurant , Lebua’s modern and innovative haute eatery.




Alas, Bradley Cooper was nowhere to be seen by the time I checked into my 2 bedroom suite at the Lebua hotel, but that was my only disappointment. At 186 sqm and complete with no less than 4 balconies, first impressions of the suite were of its sheer size. The décor was fairly standard though comfortable nonetheless but the views from the balconies, particularly at night, of the Bangkok skyline and the Chao Phraya river were the real piece de resistance of the suite.




With a showpiece semi-circle 8-seater sofa in the living area, when I wasn’t sampling the breathtaking views and mouth-watering food in the rooftop restaurants, I enjoyed the impeccable room-service and equally appetising in-room dining menu.

Though Bangkok has so many things to offer visitors to the city, the suite at the Lebua was so inviting and relaxing, I spent most of my 3 day trip in Bangkok safely nestled in the peaceful surroundings and comfort of my oversized suite.



This hotel is a must for those who appreciate stunning vistas, spacious hotel-living and a peaceful sanctuary whilst still located in the heart of a bustling city.

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