My stay didn’t start out perfectly. But when I communicated my complaints, this hotel’s management corrected it as well as any world-class hotelier should - making my stay even more perfect than it would have been. I booked a standard room using IHG points. In emailing the hotel I was offered an upgrade to a Maa-Lai one-bedroom suite for an additional 2600 Thai Baht ($75 US) per night. It was a good deal, which I jumped at. The room was beautiful. The spaces were well appointed, very spacious with huge floor-to-ceiling windows with electric drapes. The bathroom was as large as my first apartment with a soaking tub, separate shower and toilet room. The bed linens and bed were very comfortable and of good quality. There was also a large walk-in closet with safe, bar area with coffee maker and fridge. The air conditioning was excellent and was able to cool the room very effectively and quickly. The public spaces throughout were equally well designed and comfortable. I’ve never seen a hotel that attracted more communal activity as this one did. Friends meeting me at the hotel loved sitting in the lobby or up at the roof top bar as we caught up. On the first day, I had two (relatively minor) service issues. On day one I left my room at 10am and returned at 5pm to find the room hadn’t been cleaned. I had also ordered a room service breakfast, but room service had failed to deliver a spoon for me to eat my yogurt and granola (best granola i’ve ever eaten btw.) When I called down to ask for silverware, the young woman could not understand what I was asking for. I tried to ask for a spoon and then silverware, but to no avail. Finally someone seemed to understand and they sent up the needed spoon. This is understandable for many possible reasons - ie: language issues, cultural issues, staffing issues, etc - but I think for an American branded hotel serving mostly english speaking guests this issue was surprising. I think most great organizations deserve to know when there are service issues at their establishment. It is how they respond to a complaint that distinguishes the great from the good. This hotel’s response was absolutely world class. I asked to speak to the manager. The receptionist told me they’d have the hotel manager call me back asap. One minute later I got a call from the hotel’s manager - Mr. Songpol Duvoisin. He not only apologized for the two service missteps I experienced but went so much further. He assured me that the rest of my stay would be perfect, and he more than delivered. From that point forward I was made to feel like I was their only guest. Every staff member knew my name, every staff member did everything they could possibly do to make sure that all my needs were met and surpassed at every opportunity. Mr. Duvoisin even came up to introduce himself when my friends got together at the rooftop bar. The additional attention was also delivered with great sincerity and pleasure. Thais are naturally some of the most hospitable, friendly people on the planet, but their attention in this case surpassed anything i’d experienced anywhere before. The rest of my stay was indeed flawless and a great pleasure. I think Mr. Duvoisin is a world class hotelier. I hope he goes far in hospitality as his success will be well deserved. I also think that his attitude and attention speaks well of the hotel’s general manager - Patrick Both - who deserves credit for empowering his staff to provide his guests the best service. Mr. Duvoisin’s ability to turn a grumpy guest into a happy guest is a perfect example of how good customer service works well for an organization. It wasn’t charity. Because he was able to change my attitude I was happy to spend more money at his hotel, and my Thai friends were also left with good impressions. We will all become Kimpton Maa-Lai promoters and will play a role in his hotel’s continued success and profitability. Congratulations and thanks for a great stay.…
Not only does this hotel have a fabulous location with chic and contemporary interiors, but the service standards are 7 star, the restaurants award worthy and the staff beyond committed to making each guest feel super special. The fact that the hotel is pet friendly is a huge plus as it gives you such a warm and fuzzy feeling when you see guests with their adorable pets in the lobby. Take a bow Patrick Both, a General Manager who understands hospitality better than most I have met.
I'm a pretty loyal Kimpton traveler - and this hotel delivered the Kimpton experience I was expecting. Gorgeous room, gorgeous pool, okay restaurants/room service. Minus one star because the location is tough for anyone who is a walking/public transit traveler - it's a ten minute walk to the closest BTS station, and while the hotel runs a shuttle, it's only once per hour. It's not walkable to any major sights in Bangkok. Also note when booking that this hotel is not within the pick-up area of many tours, and many cab/tuk tuk drivers have a tough time finding it.
This was my 1st stay at the Kimpton Maa-Lai and "What a Fantastic Hotel..." I've been traveling to Thailand for business over 20 years, and the Kimpton Maa-Lai is now my favorite 5-star Hotel in Bangkok. The entire team of Kimpton provided exceptional service which was beyond and above my expectation. A very special thanks to Khun Aim for her warm and genuine world-class hospitality. After traveling for 27-hours from SFO-BKK, I was treated as a VIP Diamond member from the moment I arrived at Kimpton. I was generously upgraded multiple levels to a Corner Executive Maa-Lai Suite Green Lung view. After being personally escorted to and entering the Suite, I immediately said "Wow" The Suite was massive and whimsical at the same time? The Bathroom alone was larger than most hotel rooms I've stayed in. And yet more importantly, the suite floor to ceiling Green Lung view, room appointments, art work were a calming retreat from a very busy Bangkok city. Breakfast Buffet in the Stock Room was delicious and expansive. Easily one of the best breakfast offerings in Bangkok. Spent a fun and relaxing time at the Bar.Yard, rooftop bar. The Bistro Bar served up great food, drinks, city views all at very reasonable prices. The Rooftop bar seems to be a "destination location" for weathier younger Thai people in a friendly and fun vibe. I could have been happy just sitting there all night listening to the DJ music. I could probably go on-and-on about other impressive points about this eclectic and unique hotel. It was one of my best decisions to try the Kimpton Maa-Lai. I am looking forward to my return stay in a few months. …
I got upgraded to a premium room which was immaculate and very big with great views towards Sukhumvit. The bathroom was spacious in white marble with a soaking tub by a window looking west towards the Royal sports club. A lot of thought was put into the design of the rooms which have a slightly japanese minimalistic feel, down to the bathroom kimono robes. The grounds are lush with small ponds, birds and singing frogs - they adjoin with the Kempsinki hotel grounds which makes the whole area very attractive and unusual for Bangkok. The pool is partly covered by upper floors but gets plenty of sunlight and has lovely views of the green surroundings. Social hour by the pool was excellent. The lobby area can be quite busy but for me it was a positive vibe with lots of interaction and people enjoying themselves. Splendid place for people and pet-watching. Impeccable staff with good sense of humor. Absolutely deserves its reputation.…
My husband and I went for breakfast and enjoyed a fabulous brunch there! We were welcomed warmly by the staff and received excellent service throughout our dining experience. The breakfast options were plenty, with also vegan and vegetarian dishes being offered. We highly recommend a stay in Kimpton Maa-Lai!
I am a member of another loyalty program and wasn’t 100% sure about spending my last night at Kimpton. Ms Grape from receiption, if i remember her name correct, gave us a tour and sat us down at pool bar. The dinner in italian restaurent at ground floor was fantastic. Thank Grape for the recommendation, the lady working in the restaurent is very professsional and super nice, sorry, i forgot to ask her name. Staying in Panoranic Suite at Westin bayshore Vancouver now, i feel the urge to review kimpton bkk….. i wish i picked Kimpton instead…..
Very good hotel and Reception is supportive. Especially Grape helped us a lot. Happy birthday Grape wish u the best in your life. They are supporting everyone in the transportation in Bangkok and also supporting in making reservation in other city for a free
The hotel is new, clean, enthusiastic with green energy. We had such a great experience here. Strongly recommend for young tourists who want most granted service in Bangkok. Special thanks to Hana, for her kind help. Her Korean pronounciation is great!!
modern and beautiful hotel. friendly and nice people. had a wonderful experiences! room condition was great, too. Nice interior design in and out. would like to visit again if i come to bangkok again!
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