The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
#Beachfront accommodation The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Traveling to The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui is very convenient if you choose to fly directly to Koh Samui with Bangkok Airways, which takes only 50 minutes from Bangkok. Then drive to the hotel for another 15 minutes. In total, it takes less than 2 hours from Bangkok to reach the 5-star hotel on the paradise island in the middle of the Gulf of Thailand. It is very convenient for tourists who want to travel to relax and do not waste time driving far because it is located on a hill at the top of the cape at the top of Koh Samui, not far from the airport. From this point, guests can see the view of the sun both rising in the morning and setting in the evening. It can be said that this is another resort with a very good location.
Upon arrival, we were welcomed at the Arrival Lobby, which is located in front of the hotel. We were also well-served by the staff.
This time, we stayed in the beachfront Pool Villa, which is the most common room type in the hotel. The pool villas are almost the same size and look, except for their location. Each villa is lined up along the hillside by the sea. There is a spacious and comfortable living room with a sea view in front. The bathroom is spacious, especially the large glass windows that open to the sea view outside, adding to the feeling of openness and comfort. It is divided into two double sinks and a large bathtub by the window for soaking while enjoying the sea view. Then there is a walkway leading to the wardrobe, bathroom and rain shower. The Amanity suite is from Asprey from London, which is really good.
Next is Shook restaurant, which is the main restaurant of the hotel. It serves all day dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast buffet is served from 6:30 to 10:30. The food line is quite extensive and varied, whether it is Thai, Chinese or Western food. You can walk around and choose and try until you are full. They also serve fresh coconut water, a famous dish of Koh Samui, served whole, very fragrant, sweet and refreshing. Plus, healthy people don't have to worry because they have a food line for you to choose from as well, including a juice bar that serves both sliced fruit and freshly squeezed fruit juice.
What I especially like is the milk bar, whether it's iced tea, iced chocolate, coffee milk, fresh milk, butterfly pea milk, low fat milk, which come in a variety of flavors and are served in compact bottles for you to grab and drink. As for the taste of the food, it's delicious and uses quality ingredients, as expected from the brand. For example, the bread butter is homemade Nescafe. I have to say that the Garlic Butter here is very delicious. It tastes great with any bread.
The service is another thing that I have to give a thumbs up for. It is excellent and worthy of being The Ritz-Carlton. All the staff here are lovely, attentive to the guests, and always smiling.