| LOCATION
Part of the
Central Plaza Complex. An idea location by the Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway, opposite
the Railway Golf Course and Picturesque Chatuchak Park. It's only 15 minutes from
Bangkok International Airport to downtown via Don Muang Tollway. OPENING
DATE April
22, 1983 OFFICIAL
NAME Sofitel
Central Plaza, Bangkok OWNERSHIP
Central
Plaza Hotel Public Co., Ltd. DEVELOPER
Central
International Development Co., Ltd. LANDSCAPE
DESIGN Belt
Colins & Associates ( Hawaii, U.S.A. ) CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT William
Cheng & Associates Co.,Ltd. (Singapore) ARCHITECT
Interdesign
Co., Ltd. of Bangkok, Thailand INTERIOR
DESIGN Bent
Severin & Associates Co.,Ltd. (Singapore) SITE
5.29
acres of land, which is part of the 18.565- acre Central Plaza Complex. The entire
complex comprises of a six-storey department store and shopping centre, convention
hall, seven-storey carpark and 12-storey office building. BUILDING
DESIGN 26-storey
V-shaped tower, which gives 70% of the guestrooms a splendid view of Chatuchak
Park and the surrounding area. The tower also provides an impressive view of the
Bangkok skyline. The 26- storey building is the first major high-rise building
as it is approached from the airport. GUESTROOMS
607 guestrooms
consisting of 2 Presidential Suites, 2 Plaza Suites, 4 Executive Suites, 19 Junior
Suites, 72 Petite Suites, 73 connecting rooms and 435 standard rooms.
All
rooms have individually controlled air- conditioning, 12 channel satellite T.V.
and radio, safe deposit box, bedside control panels for light, direct dial telephones
and in - house music system. MEETING
FACILITIES 26
well equipped meeting rooms, including Vibhavadee Ballroom with 1985 square metres
of floor space, Seating capacity is 1,000 for sit-down dinners and 2,500 for cocktails.
Also part of the hotel and complex is the Bangkok Convention Centre with over
5,000 square metres of space auditorium style. It is well equipped for all kinds
of meetings, with advanced audio-visual equipment and complete meetings paraphernalia. RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES Outdoor
pool, a Fitness Centre with gymnasium, Saunas, plunge pools and massage, 3 tennis
courts, 400-metre jogging track and 18-hole golf course across the road, shopping
arcade and carparking for 3,500 cars. DINING/ENTERTAINMENT DON
GIOVANNI An
enchanting 100 seats Italian trattoria named after Mozart's most famous opera,
with an ambiance coming from a warm-hearted love of life. Our Italian master chef
prepares specials for lunch, pizza from the authentic charcoal oven and homemade
pasta. Open from 11:30-14:30 hrs. and 18:00-22:30 hrs. DYNASTY
RESTAURANT This
attractive Chinese restaurant serves Cantonese dishes and a wide selection of
Dim Sum at lunchtime. Private dining rooms are available with super-large round
table for 20 persons. Open from 11:30-14:30 hrs. and 18:00-22:30 hrs. SUAN
BUA RESTAURANT Dedicated
to offering you authentic Thai cuisine, as well as fresh seafood. Dine in the
main air- conditioned dining room or in the open-air pavillion with live music.
Situated in the Poolside Garden, Suan Bua patrons can enjoy their meal under a
canopy of stars in the Beer Garden. Feast on barbeque favourites. Open from 11:30-14:30
hrs. and 17:30-23:00 hrs. CHATUCHAK
CAFE This
170-seat restaurant offers 24-hour service. A menu that highlights international
and Asian favourites, served in casual and comfortable surroundings. HAGI
RESTAURANT A
Japanese restaurant with 5 private rooms to choose from according to your fancy.
Savour a Teppanyaki and over fifty traditional items on our menu, in an atmosphere
reminiscent of real Japanese. Open from 11:00-14:00 hrs. and 18:00- 22:30 hrs. LE
DANANG RESTAURANT Bangkok's
best known Vietnamese restaurant with 1920's decor and live music. It would be
easy to satisfy your appetite simply on the Vietnamese hors d'oeuvres. Open from
11:00- 14:00 hrs. and 18:00 - 22:00 hrs. LOBBY
LOUNGE The
perfect place to unwind or enjoy relaxed conversation. Open from noon will past
the bewitching hour. | 
