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August 2015
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Project 1: The House on Sathorn (Restaurant, Bangkok)
Project 2: The Secret Service (Bed & Breakfast, Bangkok)
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1. THE HOUSE ON SATHORN
Project Overview
After three years of restoration, the beautiful mansion that was formerly the Russian Embassy next door to W Hotel is
now open. Simply named The House on Sathorn, the building is home to a restaurant, a bar, an alfresco bistro, a
club lounge and a function room. Built in 1889 during the reign of King Rama V, The House’s neo-classical structure
originally housed wealthy businessman Luang Sathorn Rajayutka, who created Sathorn Canal. The home was later
was passed down to his descendants. In the early 1920s, the site was converted into the majestic Hotel Royal. Later,
from 1948 to 1999, the building served as the Russian Embassy. Recognizing the immense historic value of the
house, the development team worked closely with Thailand’s Fine Arts Department to carefully restore the home to
its former glory, as part of the conversion to The House on Sathorn. Major renovations were conducted on the four
buildings and large courtyard, keeping the original main structure intact. Meanwhile, inside, the original color palette,
intricate wooden staircases and even the Sathorn Rajayutka family’s personalized fresco motifs have all been
meticulously restored by the Fine Arts Department.
Project Details
1. Type of Business: Entertainment complex with a restaurant, bar, bistro, club lounge and function room.
2. Open Date: 07/07/2015
3. Location: Adjacent to W Hotel on North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangkok, Thailand
4. Concept: Conversion of a historic landmark building into a multi-venue entertainment complex.
5. Target Customer: Affluent residents and hotel guests.
6. Interior designer: AvroKO (New York); www.avroko.com
7. Website: www.thehouseonsathorn.com, www.whotelbangkok.com/en/thehouseonsathorn
Location map
The House is located at the bustling Sathorn and Narathiwas intersection, adjacent to W Bangkok. Closest BTS
station is Chong Nongsi.
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Set in a 126-year-old colonial mansion next to the W Hotel, the complex comprises four majestic buildings with
neo-classic architecture that have been reconfigured as a stylish multi-venue entertainment complex.
Recognizing the immense historic value of the house, the development team worked closely with Thailand’s Fine
Arts Department to carefully restore the home to its former glory. Major renovations were conducted on the four
buildings and large courtyard, keeping the original main structure intact.
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The colorful landmark building encompasses signature restaurant The Dining Room (pictured above); The Bar for
after-work drinks; The Courtyard, a bistro for al fresco dining and afternoon tea; and Upstairs, an exclusive club
lounge with live music and DJs as well as 4 hospitality suites and private function spaces for exclusive dinners,
private events and meetings.
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In keeping with its former function as a residence and hotel, the interior design retains the opulence of the gilded
ages while modern elements, including contemporary Thai artwork such as tapestries, paintings, photography and
sculpture, come into play, injecting modern vibrancy into old-world glamour.
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2. THE SECRET SERVICE
Project Overview
The Secret Service is a fun and affordable new addition to Bangkok's hospitality scene. It was created by
marketer-turned-hotelier Wirat Korsestarkarn, who transformed his family's 4-storey shophouse into a spy-themed
bed and breakfast.
Project Details
1. Type of Business: Bed & breakfast
2. Open Date: 08/2015
3. Concept: Spy-themed bed and breakfast located in a 4-storey shophouse.
4. Location: Tanee Road, Bangkok, Thailand
5. Room Rate: The guestrooms come in 3 types: Sidekick, Fantastic 4 and Top Secret, with rates starting from
THB 1,000 (USD 30) per night for a bunk bed in a shared room.
6. Target Customer: Budget travelers
7. Developer & Designer: Wirat Korsestarkarn
8. Website: www.thesskhaosan.com
Location map
The bed & breakfast is located the bustling Banglamphu area of Bangkok, close to Khao San Road, an area popular
with backpackers and budget travelers due to its proximity to the river and the Grand Palace.
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The art on the walls also lives up to The Secret Service's funky concept, with CD cases covering the walls.
Throughout the hallway on the second floor, the walls are decorated with vintage album covers and old film posters.
Top Secret is the most exclusive yet most puzzling room type, at first glance resembling nothing but a tiny space with
a mirrored wall. That wall, however, can be flipped, revealing an additional room containing a double bed and a large
window overlooking Tanee Road.
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The mysterious guest rooms come in three types: Sidekick, Fantastic 4 and Top Secret. Sidekick is a bunk bed room
for two. Fantastic 4 contains double bunk beds, ideal for a family, or three to four travel buddies.
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