Villa Sofitel Central Hua Hin

Hotel Overview

One of Southeast Asia's most romantic hotels, this luxurious resort offers charming colonial-era architecture dating back to 1923, as well as refined service and world-class facilities. The elegance of a bygone era is carefully retained in this fascinating low-rise hotel, which features a unique topiary with meticulously sculpted elephants, squirrels and birds on 16 hectares of land with the beach. The open-air lobby and museum café are designed to take advantage of the sea breezes. Meanwhile, high ceilings, period furniture and elegant detailing blend to create a hotel of unsurpassed luxury. Comprising a total of 249 guest rooms and suites, the establishment features 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe and currency exchange facilities. Additional on-site facilities include a hairdressing salon, a games room, a children's playground, a kids' club, as well as dining options such as a bar, pub and a restaurant. Conference facilities, WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services are provided, and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park. Meanwhile, those looking to explore the local surroundings can hire bikes from reception.

## Location
This beach hotel is located in the Gulf of Siam. Situated around 100 metres from Hua Hin beach, the establishment has a number of amenities in its near vicinity, including nightlife spots (300 m), public transport links and shops (500 m). Nearby sights and attractions include Hua Hin Night Market, which is around 500 metres away, and Klai Kangwon Palace, which is approximately 5 km from the accommodation. Hua Hin railway station can be reached in roughly 15 minutes on foot.

## Rooms
Rich Thai silks, hand-woven cottons and teakwood are lavishly used in the guest rooms and suites. The resort's bathrooms are finished with marble and wood detailing and come with a shower, bath and hairdryer. There are also 42 luxurious private spa and pool villas available, which offer exclusive romantic getaways or family holidays with a difference in the premium oversized villas. Designed in a New England colonial style, every villa affords luxurious and extensive facilities and amenities complemented by impeccable service. Standard facilities include double or king-size beds, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning and a balcony or terrace.

## Sport
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool and a children's swimming area, and convenient refreshments can be found at the poolside snack bar. Guests can participate in aqua fit classes for a fee, or work out in the on-site gym. Meanwhile, relaxation can be found in the hot tub, or with a massage or spa treatment. Sports available to guests include tennis, pool/snooker, biking and table tennis and minigolf, for which fees apply. Guests wishing to play a round of golf can visit the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, which is around 600 metres from the hotel, and an entertainment programme is provided for children for a fee. The nearby beach is sandy and rocky.

## Meals
Guests can choose from a selection of exquisite dining options including al fresco dining at Hua Hin's leading restaurants, the Palm Seafood Pavilion, the Railway Brasserie and Hagi Japanese Restaurant. Hotel guests may also visit the nearby Salathai Restaurant at the pool villas to savour local cuisine. The old lobby, now an open-air museum-café housing vintage photographs and artefacts, beckons connoisseurs of fine teas, coffees and pastries. In the evenings, guests can relax at the Elephant Bar or experience easy listening and swinging music performed by an international band at Satchmo Club.

## Payment
The following credit cards are accepted as methods of payment: American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA.