Centara Grand at CentralWorld Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand

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Updated: September 20, 2021
By Santorini Dave

Essentials
• Location: Rama 1 Road, above the massive CentralWorld mall.
• Hotel website: centarahotelresorts.com
• Hotel phone: +66 2 100 1234
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Review of Hotel Centara Grand at CentralWorld in Bangkok

The rooftop pool and deck of the Centara Grand hotel on top of the world-class CentralWorld mall offer magnificent city views.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Fabulous luxury hotel in the heart of Bangkok’s shopping district.

Towering five-star hotel on top of one of Bangkok’s best malls, CentralWorld, and within walking distance of several more. The luxurious property offers resort-style facilities within the city, including a large outdoor infinity pool and sun terrace, eight eating and drinking options, one of the highest Champagne bars in the world, and spacious rooms with very comfortable beds, modern amenities, and great bathrooms. The nightlife, shopping, and dining in the neighborhood is the best in the city.

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Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Location

  • Area: Excellent location in downtown, close to 2 BTS (sky train) stations.
  • Address: 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan.
  • Nearest Metro Stations: Siam and Chitlom (BTS sky train) – 7-minute walk (500m) away.
  • How to Get There: From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Airport Link to Phaya Thai station and change to the Sukhumvit Main Line to Siam. The hotel is a 6-minute walk from the station. Taxis take about 30 minutes (30 km) from the airport.
  • Handy to: CentralWorld, Siam Paragon, Platinum Mall, Panthip Plaza, MBK Centre.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – The Basics

  • Ages: Mostly for high-end business travelers and couples on a romantic break. All ages are welcome and cribs are available on request.
  • View: Rooms on higher levels offer panoramic city views.
  • Private Pools/Jacuzzis: No private pools or jacuzzis.
  • Laundry: Laundry and dry cleaning services available.
  • Parking: Free and secure valet parking.
  • Extras: Convention center, board room, and several meeting rooms. 2 floodlit tennis courts.
  • When to Book: Reserve 1-2 months in advance through the year and 2-3 months in advance for December-January.
  • How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
  • Phone: +66 2 100 1234
  • Email: cgcwreservation@chr.co.th
  • Website: centarahotelresorts.com

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Amenities

  • Pool: Outdoor infinity pool on the 26th floor with a large sundeck.
  • Spa: Spa Cenvaree is a luxurious full-service spa with steam and sauna rooms offering a wide range of traditional Thai and international treatments and massages.
  • Fitness Center: Large, well-equipped fitness club with yoga, Pilates, and wellness classes.
  • For Disabled Guests: 4 Deluxe rooms have been fully adapted for disabled guests.
  • For Families: 2 floodlit tennis courts. More of a business hotel. However, baby cots, children’s menus, high chairs, and babysitting services (chargeable) are provided on request.
  • Other Facilities: Convention center with several meeting facilities including a ballroom and 15 configurable suites. Shopping arcade with hair salon and boutiques.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Food and Drink

  • Restaurants & Bars: Red Sky Restaurant – Rooftop fine-dining restaurant on the 55th floor with indoor and outdoor seating and a modern European menu. • Uno Mas – Trendy lounge serving lip-smacking Spanish fare, including tapas, paella, and suckling pig. Amazing wine collection. • Ventisi – Charming bisto with 2 open kitchens serving traditional Thai and Italian fare. • Dynasty – Authentic Chinese-Cantonese menu with over a 100 dishes, including dim sum, Shanghai drunken chicken, and barbecue roast suckling pig. • Zing – Warm cafe with French pastries, great coffee, sandwiches, salads, and Asian small plates. • Red Sky Bar – 360-degree al fresco bar on the 56th floor, offering creative cocktails and live Jazz. • Cru Champagne Bar – 59th floor. One of the world’s highest champagne bars featuring an amazing variety of champagnes from around the world served with freshly shucked oysters and Russian caviar. • Poolside Bar – Fruit smoothies, beers, wine, salads, and sandwiches by the pool. • Lobby Lounge – Serves traditional afternoon teas, cocktails, and light bites in the Sky Lobby on the 23rd floor.
  • Lounge: The exclusive Club Lounge for guests with lounge access offers the following complimentary amenities: continental breakfast buffet at the lounge, all-day refreshments, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and canapes, lounge check-in and check-out, concierge, late check-out, and 10% discount on select spa treatments.
  • Breakfast: May be included in some rates while booking. Huge buffet with live stations. Also served complimentary in the Club Lounge for guests in rooms with lounge access.
  • Room Service: 24 hours with an extensive menu.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Rooms

  • Room Types: Superior • Deluxe • Family Premium • Club Superior • Club Deluxe • Junior Suite • Club Suite • Executive Suite • Royal Suite • List of all Rooms
  • Smoking Rooms: All rooms are non-smoking.
  • Best Room: Rooms are elegantly designed and feature plush King-sized beds, large sitting areas and desks, and trendy bathrooms with rain showers. The 4-bedroom Royal Suite is the largest and the poshest category with a beautiful decor, amazing views, and spacious bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. The Executive Suite has an extra large living room. Club rooms offer complimentary access to the Club Lounge.
  • For Families: The Family Premium room and Executive Suites can sleep 4 adults while the Royal Suite can sleep 7. Interconnecting rooms are available.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – Local Transport

  • Walking: The hotel is located in the city’s prime shopping area. CentralWorld mall is under the hotel, and several other malls like Siam Paragon, MBK, Central Chitlom, Platinum, and Pantip Plaza are all less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
  • Metro and Bus: The nearest BTS (sky train) stations are Siam and Chitlom, both about 500m (6-8 minute walk) away. There are several bus stops around the mall. It’s easy to take a bus in Bangkok if you know the route and stop, but the conductors and drivers don’t speak English.
  • Taxis: Metered taxis are available in plenty, and the hotel staff will easily call one; or use the Grab taxi app. Tuk tuks also dot the street right outside the hotel, but they do not have meters, so bargain hard. Motorcycle taxis are available at every corner, but again, bargain hard.

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – What’s Nearby?

Recommended Nearby Tours

  • Grand Palace and Temples Tour – Private 8-hour guided tour of Rattanakosin Island, Grand Palace, Grand Temples, and Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) with lunch, a boat ride through canals to the Royal Barge Museum, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Day Trip to Ayutthaya – Shared 8-hour tour of the ancient city of Ayutthaya about 2 hours north of Bangkok, including guided tours of the Royal Palace, 2 temples, and a floating market. Tour also includes a longtail boat ride and lunch. Pick-up/drop-off is at Times Square building lobby on Sukhumvit Road (3 km).
  • Pattaya Day Trip – Day trip to the famous beach destination of Pattaya by private air-conditioned chauffeured car and guide (optional) to see famous spots in the town, visit the beach, shop, and dine, with hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Private and Small Group ToursContext Travel offers great private and small group tours with certified guides covering Bangkok, its attractions, the local neighborhood, Chinatown, street food, and night markets.

Best Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes

  • An unbelievable number of excellent restaurants, bistros, cafes, bars, and coffee shops can be found in the malls under and around the hotel to suit all budgets.
  • Several hawkers and open-air food courts can be found along Phloen Chit and Sukhumvit roads selling cheap, delicious, and freshly-prepared hygienic Thai food.

Nearby Cool Shops, Markets, or Grocery Stores

  • CentralWorld – Opulent mall with high-end boutiques of renowned luxury brands from across the world, along with a terrific choice of restaurants and bars.
  • Siam Paragon – Massive world-class mall with an IMAX theater, bowling alley, and the huge Ocean World aquarium. 500m west of the hotel.
  • Platinum Fashion Mall – Huge mall selling an excellent selection of affordable men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Huge food court.
  • Several 7-Eleven and Family Mart outlets are close by in all directions. All are open 24/7.

Nearby Attractions

  • Erawan Shrine – A highly revered Hindu shrine visited by people from across Thailand and Asia. Right opposite the hotel, outside the Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel.
  • Lumpini Park – Bangkok’s answer to NYC’s Central Park, with a huge green oasis in the center of downtown. One can find people jogging, practicing Tai Chi, having a picnic, enjoying several leisure activities, reading in the public library, boating in the lake, and even ballroom dancing within the park. (1 km).

Centara Grand at CentralWorld – The Hotel

Centara Grand reception

The circular reception is bright and airy and is located under a long staircase by the windows.

View from the lobby staircase

The staircase gives a good idea of how large and high the lobby really is.

Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand

Spa Cenvaree offers a full range of treatments and massages.

Spa Cenvaree

The sitting area within the spa is truly unique.

Fitness club

The fitness club is large, bright, and fully-equipped with modern equipment.

Dynasty Chinese restaurant

Dynasty serves authentic Chinese-Cantonese fare and features an open kitchen.

Dynasty Chinese restaurant

It is a very large restaurant with plenty of tables.

Swimming pool at the hotel

Located on the 26th floor terrace, the outdoor pool is surrounded by trees and sun loungers.

Swimming pool at the hotel

It is large and inviting and offers panoramic city views.

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