Praya Palazzo - a Thai Palace

A grand old lady from Bangkok's past takes to an international stage. The former mansion of 1920s Thai nobleman, opened to guests late last year. The Lifestyle Brand began operating the historic, 17-room property, which was built in 1923 for a Thai-Chinese aristocrat and meticulously restored by architect Wichai Pitakvorrarat.

The additions have propelled Praya Palazzo to the head of the hotel class in a city rated best in the world by Travel + Leisure magazine readers for three consecutive years.

Praya Palazzo's singularity is exemplified by its rooms, all of which feature an array of traits reminiscent of a bygone era, such as vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows and brass fittings. Dark furniture, bold curtain-and-wall color combinations and flat-screen TVs help strike a balance with the modern day.

Other standout aspects include an all-slate, infinity-edge pool set within a lush courtyard shaded heavily by a stout tree with white, star-shaped flowers; a function room designed for high-end gatherings and with views of the river, an ancient fort and Santichaiprakarn Park, where Pitakvorrarat and his wife, Preeyadhorn, first dreamed of buying the neoclassical mansion; and a private pier, which serves as the arrival and departure point for guests.

When it comes to cuisine, 100-year-old recipes discovered while researching traditional Thai fare at the National Library inspired many of the dishes.

The Lifestyle Brand's long-term plans for Praya Palazzo include the development of a spa and a space resembling an Italian piazza. Roodenburg's professional experience will only help the management company meet its objectives.

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