One of The Atlanta Hotel's two swimming pools
| Two Swimming Pools The first hotel swimming pool in Thailand (1954), and, for over a decade, the largest in Thailand. The rockery at the far end of the pool served as a bandstand in the 1950s. The large white wall above it is the old cinema screen which pre-dates television in Thailand. The stone walls, the terrazzo dance floor, the tiles in and around the pool are all original. The swimming pool filter and computerised water quality control are from Dinotech of Germany, the finest available in Thailand. Children's pool (the first in Thailand in 1957) |
| Relax by the pool Deck chairs, sun-bathing beds, and three attractive and comfortable hammocks by the swimming pool near fountains  Secluded and secure environment Gardens & Fountain Mature and lush tropical garden and fountains   The Garden at Night - Photo: Sarah Sitkin © 2007 Central location Excellent and central downtown location but within easy reach of the expressway connecting the various parts of Bangkok, and within easy reach of the airport (20-40 minutes, exceptionally longer when traffic is heavy) Historic Foyer The oldest unaltered hotel foyer in Thailand regularly used for photography and as a filmset Fifty-nine well-appointed rooms including: Large/family airconditioned suites (a sitting room, a bathroom and two bedrooms, each with one double and one single bed), Small airconditioned suites (a sitting room, a bathroom and one bedroom with two single beds juxtaposed), Budget airconditioned rooms with two or three single or double beds (ensuite bathroom), Budget airconditioned rooms with one or two double beds (ensuite bathroom and private balcony) and Rooms with ceiling fans (ensuite bathroom and private balcony). Most rooms have black-out curtains. All rooms have peronal safes/strongboxes, one per occupant. Suites have 10 to 13 cubic foot safes/strongboxes, enough for large camera equipment, small suitcases, etc. Additional lockers in foyer, one for each room. Short-term and long-term safe-keeping in the hotel vault for guests requiring maximum security and for guests leaving Bangkok on trips to other parts of Thailand. OTHER FACILITIES  The Atlanta Hotel - modern facilities in traditional style! Writing Room Attractive writing room for guests with art deco teak roll-top desks.  Photographic Light Table Art deco light table for viewing photographic slides and negatives. Lounge & Coffee Shop Lounge and coffee shop with a unique and famously annotated menu serving good local and western food at reasonable prices with the most extensive range of Thai vegetarian dishes in the world, a unique revival of 1950s western food and an informative menu of Thai wines.  The restaurant Taseful Music Suitable western classical music is played in the morning, music composed by HM The King of Thailand is played over lunch-time, more western classical music till 5 p.m. and music from the 20's, 30's, 40's and early 50's till closing time at midnight. Absolutely no pop music! Royalties duly paid to copyright holders of all music played at The Atlanta.  Restaurant fans DVD / Video Shows Quality movie shows including the largest selection of films celebrating good food, and of films set in or relating to East Asia Pop music, violent or pornographic videos are banned. Royalties duly paid to copyright holders of all DVDs and videos played at The Atlanta. Newspapers & Magazines Incomparably extensive selection of local and overseas newspapers and literary, scientific, news and other magazines Book exchange Travel Agency One of the oldest travel agencies in Thailand Free Broadband Internet Access Free 24-hour wireless high-speed ADSL internet access for guests who have notebook computers; modest charge for rental of hotel computers Gym Only budget place to offer gym facilities (by appointment, reasonable charges) Laundry Service Very economical laundry service Free poste restante Free left-luggage The longest tradition of looking after upmarket budget travellers. AND... Archibald, the Atlanta's elderly terrapin and his companion, Doris - and their children! |