A grand stairway, a central round sofa under a Bohemian crystal chandelier and old fashion landline telephones are some of art deco flourishes in the lobby of the Atlanta Hotel in Bangkok, making it a photographer's heaven.
Asia's most photogenic hotel? —
A grand stairway, a central round sofa under a Bohemian crystal chandelier and old fashion landline telephones are some of art deco flourishes in the lobby of the Atlanta Hotel in Bangkok, making it a photographer's heaven.
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Established in 1952 by a German-Thai couple, the Atlanta Hotel Bangkok has changed little since its opening.
Time warp —
Established in 1952 by a German-Thai couple, the Atlanta Hotel Bangkok has changed little since its opening.
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"There are elements from the 1950s, notably the red wall with white stripes on one side of the stairwell, but the rest and the general atmosphere is from the 1920s and 1930s," says the hotel's owner, Charles Henn.
'Great Gatsby' in Bangkok —
"There are elements from the 1950s, notably the red wall with white stripes on one side of the stairwell, but the rest and the general atmosphere is from the 1920s and 1930s," says the hotel's owner, Charles Henn.
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Some describe guests as "Atlanta types." Henn elaborates: "More bookish, perhaps, certainly more cultivated, more educated and more interested in the world in which they live."
'Atlanta type' —
Some describe guests as "Atlanta types." Henn elaborates: "More bookish, perhaps, certainly more cultivated, more educated and more interested in the world in which they live."
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The hotel's restaurant serves a large selection of Thai vegetarian dishes.
Culinary prowess —
The hotel's restaurant serves a large selection of Thai vegetarian dishes.
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The Atlanta is said to have the country's first swimming and diving pool in hotel. There's also a kiddie pool and a garden in the property.
Thailand's first hotel pool —
The Atlanta is said to have the country's first swimming and diving pool in hotel. There's also a kiddie pool and a garden in the property.
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A retro hotel isn't complete without a heart-shaped lovers' booth.
Love kitsch? —
A retro hotel isn't complete without a heart-shaped lovers' booth.
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The hotel is also known for its bold and harsh signage, including this one at the hotel's entrance. Many guests find the signs funny. "I would say that is an attraction, rather than a negative thing," Biggs says. "It is quite amusing."
Warning signs —
The hotel is also known for its bold and harsh signage, including this one at the hotel's entrance. Many guests find the signs funny. "I would say that is an attraction, rather than a negative thing," Biggs says. "It is quite amusing."
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The hotel is also home to rescued cats, terrapins and a dog. "Food and veterinarian bills are very high," says the hotel's website.
Pet friendly —
The hotel is also home to rescued cats, terrapins and a dog. "Food and veterinarian bills are very high," says the hotel's website.
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