About SO/ Bangkok
Sofitel So Bangkok is a towering 30-storey 5-star hotel that espouses urban charm and sophistication. Located in the heart of Bangkok, the hotel’s stunning interior design redefines urban decadence.
The hotel has 238 rooms each equipped with a large 40-inch flat-screen TV, an Apple Mac Mini multimedia center, free Wi-Fi, and a minibar. The suites are equipped with iPads.
Sofitel So Bangkok has a world-class spa that is designed like a mythological forest where guests can have a massage. The hotel also has a tanning salon and fully equipped 24-hour fitness center.
The hotel offers guests several dining options including Red Oven live cooking station featuring buffets, Park Society Restaurant and Bar on the hotel’s rooftop featuring à la carte menus, Chocolab café, and three bars.
Lumpini Boxing Stadium is 400 metres away while Don Muang Airport is 25km drive from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Unique and eye-catching interior design.
Sofitel So Bangkok interior design is inspired by the five natural elements; Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, and Fire which has created a truly stunning look. Rooms overlooking beautiful Lumpini Park offer beautiful views of nature. Many guests feel that this is the best Sofitel.
positive:
Very attentive, friendly and helpful staff.
The staff at many large hotels has a reputation for being too formal. But not here. The staff here goes out of their way to make staying at the hotel feel like a home away from home. Some long-time staffers even remember the names of guests when they visit later.
positive:
Ideal location.
The hotel is located on the corner of North Sathorn Road with rooms that face the City of Bangkok or the beautiful Lumpini Park. Its proximity to the large city makes it relatively easy to shop around.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Delays during check in.
A few guests have reported they suffered long delays when trying to check into Sofitel So Bangkok, with some saying they found their rooms not ready when they checked in at the pre-arranged time.
negative:
Some dishes not done right.
While most guests feel that the quality of food served at the hotel is great, some have reported that some of their favorite dishes such as bolognese, pasta dishes and dauphinoise potatoes were not up to standards.
negative:
Outdated software in Macs.
The hotel has gone to great lengths to provide Apple Mac Mini entertainment centers in the rooms and most guests appreciate the gesture. Some, however, felt that the hardware and software in the devices was outdated and failed to run properly on some occasions.