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Monday, June 23, 2025

[Travel] In the Heart of Bangkok - Relaxing Stay at Anantara Siam Bangkok, Evening Cocktails and Breakfast at Kasara Lounge

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Flew via Thai Airways from CNX to BKK. Landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport and took a taxi from airport to Anantara Siam Bangkok. Fare was a fixed rate of ฿500, inclusive of highway toll which was about ฿120 or so.

There was quite a bit of jam, once we entered city center and especially along the Rajadamri road where traffic came to a slow crawl at around 330pm. Had a dinner appointment with Hence and Tracy (they be staying at a different hotel) at 6pm, so I was a tad anxious.

Reached hotel at about 350pm, and was immediately greeted by the doorman. Friendly chap and I didn't have a chance to get my luggage from the taxi as it was taken care of by him and he informed that he will bring the luggage to my room.

I smiled but there was quite a bit of question marks floating in my mind. How would he know which room I'll be assigned to since he doesn't even know my name. Hmm... the mysterious of a 5-star hotel.

hotel compound


Everything moved in a flurry as another staff at the door asked if I'm checking in today and then she brought me to the lift to the 7th floor to check-in at the lounge. Ok, at this moment I don't even know where the luggage went to.

Grand Mural


Kasara Lounge


Lounge staff was dressed in beautiful traditional wear which looked elegant. Soft-spoken and polite handling of check-in and welcome drink was served while staff was processing the room keycard.

lounge view

decor

welcome drink

mini snack

The tea was chilled and sweet. Just the thing that I needed after the 45 minutes taxi ride. Staff also asked if I'd like to have my afternoon tea but I couldn't due to the dinner appointment. 

Next, I followed the staff to my room (because first time in this hotel, so haven't gotten my bearings yet and I was in some sort of a hurry) and one needed to remember which glass door to exit to the nearest lift to the rooms.

Was upgraded to Siam Suite, thanks to GHA Discovery Titanium membership perks.

Siam Suite

bedroom

closet

bathroom

soap

separated toilet

bathtub and shower

view from bedroom

welcome note, fruits and chocolate

minibar (chargeable)

And yes, the luggage was already delivered to the room when I first entered. Thanks to the efficient team!

super big TV in the room

if you need liquor...

press this if you do not want to be disturbed


Took a quick bath, changed clothes and it was time to head out to Central World for dinner. Central World is actually pretty near to the hotel like about 15 minutes car ride without the traffic jam, but since this was my first time re-experiencing Bangkok traffic, decided to be on the road by 5pm (just in case). Grab took about 12 minutes to reach the hotel, and another 30 minutes to reach Central World.


Kasara Lounge

Breakfast


There is a live station for eggs with one Chef available at the lounge. The rest of the food such as cereals, fruits, pastries, cakes, breads, fried rice, cheeses are available buffet/self-serve style.

There is also a menu where one could order from the staff. Once the guest had settled into the lounge for breakfast and staff enquired if you would like them to bring you a cup of coffee/tea, after that you are pretty much left on your own.


started with pastries, cake and coffee


omelette


profile view



Pad See Ew (Stir fry noodles from the menu)


The pad see ew took about 15 to 20 minutes to arrive and tasted pretty healthy, so the accompanying condiments helped to enhance the taste by quite a bit. I liked the white vinegar and the green chilies in it, few drips of fish sauce and some chili flakes. The greens were unfortunately too tough. 


The danish pastries were pretty good.


Evening Cocktail



beverage menu


wine

Monsoon Valley Wine (Hua Hin)


The white wine from Monsoon Valley was pretty good. Refreshing and easy to drink. The wine fared better than the mojito.

Mojito


small plates

cold cuts, cheeses for the wine

cheesecake




Anantara Siam Bangkok โรงแรมอนันตรา สยาม กรุงเทพ

Address: 155 Rajadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Websitehttps://www.anantara.com/siam-bangkok


Saturday, April 5, 2025

[Staycation] Momentus Hotel Alexandra @ Alexandra Rd

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Second time at this hotel, the first being in Nov 2024 and this time round in Mar 2025. Here's my experience. 

Last year, was upgraded to Club Room and this visit, was upgraded to Queen Premier room, thanks to GHA Discovery. 

Check-in at hotel lobby may take slightly longer, especially if you're redeeming Discovery dollars. Was attended by Gino (2024) and Miko (2025). Both are friendly and efficient.

For check-out, you can opt to do that at Level 19 if you have access to Momentus Club Lounge.


hotel lobby

room at Level 18


bathroom amenities in 2024


Complimentary mini-bar for Club Room.

mini bar - soft drinks and beer

instant coffee and tea


room at Level 13

filtered water for drinking

bathroom Level 13

bathroom amenities in 2025


The room size and arrangement/layout at Level 18 and Level 13 that I stayed at, were the same. Bed and pillows were comfy. Shower strength was good and strong. Hot water came on quite fast. 

Air-conditioning controlled via a control pad, seemed to take a while to adjust to the desired temperature. There was one time I was awakened as the temperature became too warm as the air-condition seemed to have stopped during the night. 

Housekeeping staff was nice and they'll greet the guest if we happen to pass by, vice-versa as well.


Momentus Club Lounge (Level 19)


Non-alcoholic refreshments are coffee, tea, soft drink and bottled juices (apple, orange, cranberry). 


select your pod



Evening Cocktail


During evening cocktail, there's light canapes, cheese and very small selection of dessert are available and alcoholic drinks include liquor like tequila, rum, campari, whisky, wine (white, red, prosecco) and beer.

alcohol selection

chilled wine and beers


Self-serve at the lounge and if one need any assistance, there was at least one staff available to assist. 

Tried the Momentus Lager this time round, and I liked it! Brewed for Momentus by 1925 Brewing Co. Sweeter than lychee lager and similarly refreshing. Yums.

Momentus Lager



chicken yakitori, sausage, pita bread with hummus, mala chicken with jelly fish, olive with ham, prawn pizza with a glass of Prosecco

watermelon, honey dew, cheeses (cheddar and brie) with dried fruit

chendol pudding


I remembered being disappointed with the food selection at the lounge in 2024. Though the selection remained small in 2025, I was happy with the taste this time round. The chicken yakitori was pretty good. The mala chicken with jelly fish was mild but interesting. Pizza was a tad burnt, but that was my fault as I took the too-charred piece.

Enjoyed more of the fresh watermelon with the cheeses this time round. The pudding with local flavour was lovely too.

evening view at the lounge

Day 2 evening cocktail selection


The next day evening cocktail had char siew, otah toast, boiled pork belly, vietnamese wrap (lettuce, vermicelli and prawn), and mini shephard pie. The wrap was nice with the sweet chili dip though some was just vege and vermicelli. I was informed that the mini shephard pie is a popular item. I agree that warm potatoes with meat sauce, was hearty and goes well with the alcohol. 

Cabernet Sauvignon

stronger flavours with the red wine

Happy to see De Bortoli wine here. Had visited De Bortoli Wines in Yarra Valley last year but I think I didn't try Cabernet Sauvignon then. Liked the taste of red berries, smooth with balanced tannins. Easy to drink. 

Day 2 dessert - mini mango cake and pandan chiffon


Breakfast

terrace roof

Breakfast was at the Momentus Club but I ventured to its next door, I think it was called Terrace Roof (or something similar?) to have a look. The place is an open air area (non-air conditioned) and felt nice to sit there to enjoy a bit of the morning sun.


enjoy morning view

Okay, back to the lounge for breakfast.

The self-serve selection was smallish but adequate. There's a bread corner with some pastries, normally there's carbs such as potatoes, or rice, or porridge. Meat such as sausages or rendang. Boiled eggs are readily available. At the other end of the room, there's usually fruits, salads, and cheese and sometimes cake. But there's definitely fruits and cheese.


bread, pastries, mini-pie, bacon, boiled eggs. carb


One could also inform the staff for other eggs selection if one does not fancy the hard boiled eggs.

made upon order


lounge, daytime view

orange juice, chicken porridge, pastries, bacon, sausage (pork and chicken) and coffee

I was up early on a Saturday morning for breakfast, and Queenie was nice to help make a cup of coffee. Didn't eat much as I have a lunch appointment at 12pm that day.

Was happy to see chicken porridge and the usual condiments like salted egg, pickled vegetable, spring onion, and sesame oil. The porridge was tasty on its own and the embellishments added more oomph to this comforting bowl.

yummy porridge


Croissant was nice with salted butter and jam. 

western styled breakfast - baked potato, chicken sausage and croissant (with butter and jam) were the star


let me enjoy the mini tiramisu squares



Day 2 Breakfast


omelette

all in

I think it was a 2-eggs omelette and usually with all things (capsicum, mushroom, cheese, tomatoes, ham) included.

Day 2 breakfast had some new items. First time seeing putu mayam served for breakfast in a hotel.

There was beef rendang that tasted as good as it looked. Pretty delicious. Ivan was on duty that day and he was helpful and attentive to guests. 

Day 2 breakfast - putu mayam, beef rendang, croissant, sausages, sauteed mushrooms, watermelon slices

tuna tataki with lettuce

mini pain au chocolat and croissant


Interestingly, the croissant was not served for their daily lunch semi buffet at Verandah Rooftop Rotisserie but the rustic cranberry bread was available for both.

childhood snack

with coffee


Look what I found when I returned to my room on Day 2 evening. Hahaha, a swan towel awaits!

sweet surprise from housekeeping team, thank you~



Momentus Hotel Alexandra

Address: Alexandra Central, 323 Alexandra Rd, Singapore 159972

Websitehttps://www.momentushotels.com/hotel-alexandra-singapore


 
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