I have heard so many things about Bangkok and watched probably (too) many movies than featured the capital of Thailand, I was very excited to be spending 3 days there as a part of ‘Women in Thailand’ campaign with the Tourism Board of Thailand.

Lisa (my bestie/travel buddy) has already been to Bangkok a few years before and it’s always awesome to travel with someone a little more familiar with the place.

In Bangkok we got split from other female journalists from our group (they went ahead to explore the food/shopping scene of Bangkok with Tippy our guide) and Lisa and I got a new guide/our new Thai bestie Peach. Peach was sooooo cute. Not only she was helping us take just the best photos, but she also would run up to be when Lisa was taking my photos and fix my hair/makeup, tell me I look beautiful etc. Haha! Peach was a terrible help when it came to ironing though. True story, but more on that later;-)

Below: one of the most favorite photos from the trip, captured by Peach the guide 

We stayed at St Regis Bangkok, one of the most elegant hotels I’ve even stayed at (and it was also my first time at St Regis chain). Lisa and I got a room on the 18th floor overlooking a gigantic golf course and the city. My 5 favorite things about staying at St Regis were:

1) the lobby smelled sooooo good! Like a field of lilies, every time I entered I got this awesome feeling of ‘aaaaaaa’ if you know what I mean

2) The breakfast buffet was huge and so stunning, we spent over an hour every morning tasting every single item 

3) There were fresh coconuts in the room waiting for us when we arrived

4) The location was super convient (we didn’t use the metro because we had our own car with a driver, but the metro station was just outside the hotel)

5) last but not least (or perhaps I should say – my most favorite thing) – every St Regis, including this one, offers free butler service. What that means is that there is a butler dedicated to your room who you can call or text (even if you’re not at the hotel). You can call your butler 24/7 whenever you feel like having some tea or coffee OR to unpack or pack your suitcase (you can text him to pack your suitcase, how awesome is that?!) or he can iron your stuff. Free of charge (but don’t forget about the tip!).

Below, bathroom in one of the executive suites of St Regis Bangkok (where Lady Gaga stayed