A Seaside Escape

Just two hours away from Bangkok, escaping the city for the weekend in Pattaya is made even easier — and more luxurious — when staying at the Club InterContinental suites and villas of InterContinental Pattaya Resort as I recently had the pleasure of doing. 

The exclusive Club ensures an effortless stay, beginning with pick-up at Suvarnabhumi Airport or another Bangkok destination with a chauffeur-driven company car. I was whisked away from the busy city to the quieter outskirts, already feeling my stress melt away as we got closer to the resort. 

Upon arrival, I was greeted with the utmost hospitality and warmest welcome. The  InterContinental Pattaya Resort is separated into three sections – the Resort Classics, exclusive Club InterContinental Suites and two Villas – which offer an extensive array of facilities, services and perks for particularly discerning travellers. As the team checked me in, I scrolled through a Club InterContinental tablet which was loaded with information about the Club experience and surrounding area. While a visit to the nearby Silverlake Vineyard piqued my interest, I knew I wouldn’t be leaving the resort for the next couple days instead opting to soak up every minute of my getaway. Why go anywhere else when the sea is just steps away and service is impeccable?

Instead, I unpacked in my 77-square-metre Club InterContinental® Ocean View Terrace Suite and prepared myself for a leisurely weekend of pure relaxation. The contemporary suite, with its private outdoor terrace overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, made it comfortable to unwind. Three other suite categories, Tropical Terrace, Pool Terrace and Panoramic Ocean View Terrace Suites, offer similarly luxe accommodations. For those really wanting to holiday in style, two expansive Oceanfront Villas create their own exclusive enclave right by the beach complete with infinity pools, separate living and dining areas, and even a personalised butler service.

Around 17:00 hours, I headed to the Club InterContinental Lounge where they offer complimentary cocktails and refreshments to savour as the sun sets every evening until 19:00 hours. Not one to say no, I thoroughly enjoyed my sparkling wine while nibbling on freshly prepared canapes and witnessing the tropical twilight.

The next morning, I made my way to the Club Lounge for breakfast and felt spoilt for choice. Sipping on my premium Earl Grey, I made note to come back later in the day for the Lounge’s afternoon tea service — an ultimate indulgence while on holiday.

After breakfast, I spent the rest of the morning and early afternoon catching up on some good books by the pool taking a dip every now and then to cool off. Before I knew it, it was time for tea. While I retired to my suite for a while, the Club InterContinental team booked a treatment for me at the Amburaya Spa for that evening.

That night, after a peaceful day of delicious food, soaking up the fresh sea air and a much-needed massage, I effortlessly drifted to sleep, ready to do it all again the next.

Source: pattaya.intercontinental.com