Visiting Bangkok soon? Why not visit the picturesque Khao Yai for the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, a new hotel just two hours from the city, offers a soothing escape from the busy capital
“Creatively curious” is the mantra of hotel design guru Bill Bensley, the founder of his eponymous firm that’s based in Bangkok and Bali. For the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Khao Yai, Thailand, the American landscape architect and hospitality designer has taken this to heart with a property inspired by the old-world glamour of rail travel.
Don’t Miss: Thailand to Reopen its Borders: 14 Luxury Hotels in Bangkok to Book For Your Next Trip
Set to open officially this October, the resort will also welcome eager early birds with limited rooms available to be booked from August 22. Located on a spacious and lush 100-acre site, the property enjoys proximity to golf courses and a Unesco World Heritage site, the Khao Yai National Park.
A two to three-hour drive from Bangkok, the area is known for a hilly getaway for wealthy local families and soon will attract more curious travellers in search of a serene escape from the city bustle. Plus, its locomotive-inspired design details (more on that below) also alludes to the historical significance of the region as a hilly gateway for train travel in northeast Thailand during the 19th century reign of King Rama V.