Do you think that you have seen everything?
**Bangkok. City that never sleeps.** The Thai capital never ceases to amaze and offers a constant movement full of novelties, hipster energy in an Asian key, activities of all kinds and local fashions that never stop changing, placing the city in a high position. in the ranking of the coolest cities in the world.
We have toured Bangkok for three days to try to dedicate an alternative (and tremendously cool) list to the usual tourist tour. Welcome to Bangkok 2019 version! Prepare your instagram, many 'likes' are coming.
1. STAY AT THE COOLEST HOTEL IN TOWN: THE W.
When checking-in at the reception of the W hotel, the doubt invades us: could we have made a mistake? Around us, young people only, modern outfits to the max, frenetic music from the hand of a DJ and walls and techy details that remind us of any of the most famous clubs in Ibiza.
Its more than 31 floors have several restaurants (it is essential to try its famous The Kitchen Table and its succulent grill of premium meats) and bars, a gym, a spa (in which you choose the color of lights that you want to give to your massage room), a swimming pool and more than 400 rooms with modernist aesthetics, digital controls and futuristic energies.
Staying at the W is already a cool act in itself: at nightfall, the bar that flanks the reception is filled with the coolest people in Bangkok and the volume of the Dj Set encourages you to have a drink and dance before going up to the room to rest.
Tuk Tuk Couture, one of the most Instagrammed places in W Bangkok and in the whole city!
two. SEE BANGKOK FROM ITS HIGHEST POINT
The King Power Mahanakhon Tower has the highest observation deck in Bangkok. Located on the 78th floor and 314 meters above sea level, the roof of this impressive tower has been open to the public since last November and is an unforgettable experience for anyone who dares to set foot its vertiginous glass floor of 63 square meters.
Access to said floor is quite an experiment, on the other hand, since the vertical crossing is done in the fastest digital elevator in all of Thailand: 50 seconds to reach the 74th floor. That's nothing!
King Power Mahanakhon, do you raise?
3. TAKE A SIESTA AT NAP SLEEP SALONS
In Bangkok, you can also take a nap. But here, the concept is a bit different: the Nap Sleep Salons invite you to do so through their capillary massages and wash-comb-rest treatments.
And it is that the washing, the treatment and the massage are done with blanket, eyes covered and lying down. Visiting the lounge between excursions is a perfect option to recharge your batteries and rub shoulders with Thai women in suits who are taking advantage of a work break or taking a break after leaving the office.
Get pampered at Nap Sleep Salons
Four. ENJOY A SHOPPING SESSION IN THE CITY'S NEW SHOPPING CENTERS
Strolling through **the Siam neighborhood and its iconic MBK, Siam Square and Siam Paragon shopping malls** are still an experience and a danger for the credit card.
The neighborhood is filled with students after school and it is very fun to be part of the teenage bustle that is formed there every day of the week. But this year, fashionistas and shopping lovers have two new and very interesting places where to go to fill your bags with souvenirs.
On the one hand, The Market It's the cool new hipster hub (at a great price) to update your wardrobe with the latest trends in town. Lots of small stalls young thai designers populate the building and it is difficult to resist such a wonderful offer. We highly recommend it.
The Market, the paradise of fashionistas
On the other hand, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, is the recently inaugurated iconsiam , an impressive shopping center that boasts, among other things, of occupying 525,000 square meters divided into two parts: iconluxe , a luxury area that brings together all the high-end prêt-à-porter firms and the rest of the Iconsiam mall, a shopping paradise that has seven areas dedicated to restaurants. And what areas!
The center reproduces in one of its foodie plants a giant floating market with food stalls offering dishes from all parts of Thailand, with river, boats and waterfall included. A true theme park of local gastronomy!
Dear foodies: this is your place!
5. SNACK IN KYO ROLL
A visit to Bangkok is the perfect occasion to experience one of its latest trends: the snack. The city has many desert cafes , some ultra-modern coffee shops whose menus only offer the most instagrammable, delicate and elaborate sweet dishes.
The ** Kyo Roll ** cafes (there are 10 scattered around the city) are part of this new foodie wave for arty gourmands. Inspired by the beauty and tradition of the Japanese city of Kyoto, they offer their guests a true gastronomic experience that fuses the best contemporary Japanese desserts with a delicate artistic touch.
Roll cakes with bamboo ash, premium Matcha ice cream and other culinary wonders are served on wooden and stone plates with the most photographable presentations. A sweet and unforgettable zen experience!
The latest gastro trend in Bangkok is... snacking!
6.**DINE AT THE HOUSE ON SATHORN**
The wonderful house built in 1889 that awaits the restaurant and its new concept of Paii maritime dishes It is an attraction in itself and a perfect setting to enjoy a pleasant dinner.
The service is exquisite, the setting unsurpassed and the dishes guarantee an exquisite culinary experience. essential to try their Tom Yam Goong soup and their spicy steamed fish with lime.
The patio of The House on Sathorn, where you can enjoy its new concept of Paii maritime dishes
7. GET LOST IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF ARI, THONGLOR AND EKKAMAI
Bookstores, small cafes, confectioneries, night bars and a lot of 'hipster' life increasingly populate these three emerging neighborhoods of the city.
Ekkamai and Thong have become two increasingly popular residential neighborhoods and its burgeoning local life encourages the opening of cute cafes, barbershops, beauty salons, and late-night bars.
Right there, in the Ekkamai area, is where our manicurist discovery is located: ** Nail Attitude .** In Bangkok, the current trend has kawaii accent, lots of art, glitter and outgoing designs.
Playing the game of nail art is even more fun if you do it in this hidden salon. And it is that, in order to enjoy a session in this room, an appointment is required.
The address is almost secret: it is accessed through a successful local confectionery: Patisserie Rosie. When you enter, they ask you if you have a reservation, and if your answer is correct, they show you the way to show off your very original and fun nails.
A clandestine manicure?
8.**HAVE A DRINK AT A SPEAKEASY (OR CLANDESTINE) BAR**
The ** Find the Photobooth ** is one of them and one of ten options to taste a true signature cocktail in a retro atmosphere enlivened by notes of jazz.
The place is located in the lively Nana's neighborhood and access to the bar is what gives the place its name: the door is hidden inside a photo booth, and passing it is tricky.
Clandestine bars, a growing trend
9. HAVE A COFFEE….BLUE
The concept and the most famous coffees of ** Blue Whale Coffee ** are born from the color blue. Its owners, lovers of the color blue, decided to add a 'blue milk' to their coffees.
The secret? Plant Clitoria Ternatea , known as 'blue tea' or 'Butterfly Pea Flower' is what gives the brew its color.
In addition, its menu defends drinks with a low sugar load and many non-caffeinated drinks. Your location? Near the famous and quiet temple Wat Pho.
Blue cafe overlooking Wat Pho temple