Views from the Top of the World at the Lebua Luxury Hotel, Bangkok

11/7/09

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The Sirocco sits out like a bird nest 64 floors above the hectic streets of Bangkok. After spending an evening there I have no doubt it’s one of top 10 rooftop bars in the world.

LEBUA SEEMS almost like a Steve Wynn casino. They’ve got a bunch of different little restaurants and bars. Each has its own specialty: sushi, oysters, fancy whiskey, cigars or martinis, but all of them share the best view in BKK.

Bangkok is full of some pretty amazing luxury hotels, but for drinking and dining in the cat-bird seat, Lebua’s my number one draft pick.

Sitting atop Bangkok’s second tallest skyscraper, the Sky Bar at Sirocco is the best place in the city for an amazing view and a stiff drink.

The designers were big on light effects when they designed Lebua. The Sky Bar lights up and changes colors constantly. A few floors below at Breeze, Lebua’s seafood restaurant, there’s a glass walkway full of LED lights that takes some courage to walk across.

Looking down on the restaurant, Sirocco features a live jazz band from the US, playing hits from greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.

A couple floors above the tables at Sirocco sits another bar called Distil. They have an oyster bar, amazing sushi and a kick ass female DJ spinning fun house records.

Sirocco’s a sexy spot for a date because of low tables tucked into corners right at the edge of the glass balcony.

Leaning up against the glass and starring down to the streets below can induce vertigo. Nothing a martini won’t cure!

Disclaimer: Lebua sponsored our trip to come check out their hotels, though our opinions and experiences were all of our own design.

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Ross Borden

Ross Borden is one of the founding members of Matador. He has lived in Spain, Kenya and Argentina and currently resides in his native San Francisco.

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Julie replied on November 7, 2009

Wow- I really did think Condesa DF in Mexico City (one of the bars mentioned in that best rooftop bars in the world article) had the best rooftop bar. This one, though, looks like it takes the cake. Beautiful photos.
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Abbie replied on November 7, 2009

I really like the first photo and second from last photo – great job!
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Alyssa replied on November 9, 2009

I stayed there this past summer – absolutely amazing!
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Nick replied on November 14, 2009

Amazing, Is this only open for guests of the hotel? Would love to have a night of luxury on an otherwise tight budget next year!
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hotel bangkok replied on December 2, 2009

I stayed there for last summer and i love there. Thank a lot.
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Bangkok Hotels in Thailand replied on April 16, 2010

I think this place is very nice. Thank you.
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