Capella Bangkok Officially Opens with Exclusive Capella Bangkok 101 Package - up to 36-hours Stay with Spa Treatment, Welcome Cocktails and Meals
One of the most-anticipated new properties in Bangkok has officially opened its doors on 01 October 2020 - the Capella Bangkok (located along the majestic Chao Phraya river has also unveiled an exclusive Capella Bangkok 101 room package (available for booking until 3:10 PM on 05 October 2020 only) which comes with a whole suite of inclusions.
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The Capella Bangkok is home to 101 alluring waterfront accommodations and the immersive room package from THB 29,999++ per night comes with the following inclusions:
Room upgrade from Riverfront to Riverfront Premier
Welcome cocktail and bonbons
Breakfast for two persons (either in-room or in the restaurant)
Thai set lunch for two persons at Phra Nakhon
Set dinner for two persons at Côte by Mauro Colagreco
60-minute wellness treatment for two persons at Auriga Wellness
Omakase dessert for two persons at Stella
Flexible check-in and check-out (up to 36 hours stay)
Complimentary pressing - up to five pieces per stay
As mentioned earlier, all bookings for this exclusive offer will have to be made by 3:10 PM on 05 October 2020. Stays must be consumed within 101 days from 01 October 2020 to 19 January 2021 with blackout dates between 24 December 2020 and 02 January 2021.
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