TEESHOT BAR at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park - Swing Hard & Sing Out Loud

Being the first innovative sports simulator bar in Bangkok, the newly opened chic and posh Teeshot Bar in Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park will elevate your game with swings and sing out loud in really good style. mylifestylenews writes.

We have never been once to think about spending time in a sports bar, yet, never say never to unwind in this state-of-the-art sports bar which could be a haven of fun to unwind in style. Set in a darker tone and mood, this latest sporty hang out in Bangkok offers multiple interactive golf, football and karaoke singing (YES! It has never gone out of style, at least not in Bangkok) as well as to watch live sports on big screens and relax on the plush couches or chill at the sassy centre island bar with a diverse selection of food and beverages.

We love the idea of having some bar snacks and just kicking back and relaxing when on holiday or even a “workation”. While the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is already well-known for its talk-of-the-town sky bar as well as the sensational dining experience concepts over the years, they have once again taken the notion of relaxing to another level with this recently opened chic and modish Teeshot Bar, which is an alternative sports bar with a difference to say the least.

Our notion of a sports bar has always been some cheesy laid-back noisy joint Bogan hangouts that really only fits a certain demographic, but Teeshot Bar is a much more elevated experience with sophistication yet without the luxury price tag to match for your drinks and snacks (more like a "feels good" menu to sample) specially crafted to cater for the sport and gaming activities to tantalise your taste buds whilst partaking in a game of golf, or singing some karaoke.

If you fancy unwinding after a busy day seeing the sights, then this bar gives you a number of options to do so. Located on the mezzanine floor above the lobby, Teeshot Bar welcomes guests of all ages into an exciting and immersive world of sports and entertainment. Challenge your mates to a contest in the golf simulators, the latest technology integrated into the entire venue, with motion capture systems that track golf swings and provide feedback and tips for improvement.

On top of that, there are football gaming bays, featuring a range of mini-games, virtual tournaments and should gaming not be your thing, then move on to the private karaoke room that lets you or your family and friends to show off their singing skills with an extensive collection of Thai and international hits……need one say more?

The stylish central island bar also hits the spot with cool drinks, light bites and a perfect vantage point to watch live games on the big screen.

Naturally when you are in the hands of the culinary team, their range covers handcrafted cocktails, an extremely yummy snack menu featuring crusty pizzas, yummy wagyu beef sliders, giant and meaty fish and chips, loaded fries and a deliziosa spaghetti Bolognese to name just a few.

Teeshot Bar is a vibrant entertainment hub within the hotel that is suitable for families, private functions, work get-togethers, parties and more. It has a great vibe and it is incredibly spacious, so has more of a lounge feel rather than a traditional bar. A dedicated lounge is available for your enjoyment and privacy should you not want to mix with all the other sports fanatics, so options are a plenty. At least to swing hard and sing out loud in your own classy form.

Tried & Tested:
Location: 4.5/5
Design & Decor: 4.5/5
Food & Beverage: 4.5/5
Service: 4/5
Value For Money: 4/5
Experience: 4/5

Teeshot Bar

199, Soi Sukhumvit 22,

Klong Ton, Khlong Toei, 

Bangkok Thailand

Tel: +66 2 059 5555

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated. 

COURTYARD BANGKOK SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT - The Enchanting Urban Resort Staycation

Airport hotels used to be so soulless and dull with basic facilities offered, leaving travellers their priority accommodation choices unless for the necessary next connecting flights stop-over. The Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport hotel will change your idea for not booking any nearby airport accommodation on your next visit to Bangkok. mylifestylenews writes.

Situated along the bustling Lat Krabang Road, and ten minutes away by the hotel complimentary scheduled shuttles to Survarnabhumi Airport, you can be forgiven for thinking that you had arrived in a Phuket resort style hotel, as the main entrance is elevated from the roadside with a curved and spacious driveway before you are being dropped off.

A gigantic stainless steel traditional Thai fishing net sculpture lies spread out on the water feature in the middle of the driveway forecourt that looks particularly striking at night and illuminated the entire facade, which is quite stunning.

The moment when you step into the lobby, you feel as though you have stepped into a resort in the Thai countryside. The lobby itself is very expansive, allowing for a congestion free experience, given the regularity of the hotel airport shuttle bus picking up and dropping off groups of guests at a time.

This urban resort is a pleasant surprise especially for airport hotel category per se. The interior design is a tribute to, and inspired by the traditional Thai rivers, so they have natural materials such as bamboo to create imagery of trees in a forest in the lobby for a more soothing and calming effect.

The lobby ceiling soars and the arrival experience is met with views of the main massive, well look-after landscaping adorned with a 40-metre long swimming pool, which is surrounded on three sides by wings of guest rooms, restaurant, lounge bar as well as popular event function spaces. Aesthetically stunning and you would love to spend time marveling the surroundings by sipping the house signature cocktails at the mezzanine level Lobby Deli.

The Lobby, Lobby Deli, and the all-day-dining Chon Som all look out to the calming and large expanse of lawn and the inviting swimming pool, so this reorients your brain away from the bustling street and city outside to another world, which is a clever design touch. After a long flight, your tired body is immediately soothed by such a relaxing and nature inspired aspect and you really start to chill and forget the travails of air travel!

We arrived around dinner time and didn’t have to wait long for the check-in to be completed and we quickly found our Deluxe Balcony Room on the 6^th floor directly overlooking the enchanting courtyard and swimming pool, which was a most welcome view in the evening and upon waking the next day.

This 454 rooms urban resort also features 14 suites, it is easily to recharge in the modern design with local inspiration and stay productive with in-room workspace. Well chosen furniture and carpet adds a modern and contemporary touch to the almost minimalist interior juxtaposed with the black wall mounted hanging bed side lamps, that makes you want to lay on the flat-ironed silky sheets in no time.

The spacious and bright bathroom features a white marble top and an illuminated oval mirror looking through the bedroom to the balcony view with blinds and spotless wall mirror to draw for privacy. Strong shower pressure is another plus together with the use of the eco-friendly Nirvae bath amenities to let your fatigue fade away.

We decided to have dinner at the casual all-day-dining Chon Som, located one floor below the lobby in the hotel restaurant downstairs that can be easily accessed by the grand spiral white marble stairway inspired by the mesmerizing water vortexes found in Thailand's serene canals (which is popular for wedding shots) or the lift from the guest room floors.

As it happened, it was the weekly seafood buffet diner on every Friday and Saturday and this was a pleasant surprise, to say the least. 

Once we had surveyed the selection on offer, we endeavoured to enjoy as much variety of seafood as possible, done in many ways a-la-minute to your liking and chef’s signature from the buffet line along with quite a few authentic and traditional Thai dishes, especially the Khao Tang Na Tang (savory rice crackers with shrimps) and the all time favourite dessert - Khao Niao Mamuang - Mango Sticky Rice to end the dinner.

From international grilled premium cuts to assorted cheeses and desserts, nothing seems to disappoint from the presentation to the extensive flavours and the culinary team clearly have not lost focus. Not to mention, when you are “captive” in an airport hotel, you want your guests to have access to great food at affordable prices and this hotel has it in spades. This is simply another elevation.

First thing next morning we did a few laps in the pool before the lavish breakfast ahead and had it all to ourselves. The swimming pool and deck is a simple design  with so much room and so much green lawn to make you feel at one with nature and work up an appetite.

This was followed by a superb buffet breakfast in Chon Som again and just like last nights dinner, superb flavours and variety, with a particular nod to traditional Thai dishes that had us going back for more, especially the Khanom Jeen Nam Ya (fish curry sauce with rice vermicelli) - the timeless Southern-Thai breakfast dish with the perfect balance of spicy, savory and slightly sweet flavours for an authentic true Thai taste. 

Khanom Jeen Nam Ya

As a bonus feature, this is a 3^rd generation recipe of Chef Nut that has been passed on by his beloved grandmother. Another beauty for travelling by discovering the unknown to immerse your palate by exploring the genuine Thai flavours.

The hotel is in a great location that is close to the airport but just far away enough to get you out of that zoo like atmosphere and what Marriott has done for this property is a breath of fresh air when it comes to an airport hotel experience. It is also close to a luxury and premium outlet if you feel the need to shop at the beginning or end of your trip.

But most importantly, if you arrive late in the day, this is ideal for chilling out before you move further downtown for other accommodation options, as the last thing you want to do when on a late flight is waste at least an hour getting through traffic to feel even more frustrated and tired. On the other hand, the last night of your stay in Bangkok is also an aspiration alternative before flying home. Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is no doubt the perfect respite to bookend your holiday. Stay elevated!
 

 Tried & Tested:

Location: 3.5/5
Design & Decor: 4.5/5
Room Amenities: 4/5
Housekeeping: 4.5/5
Service: 4/5
Value For Money: 4/5
Experience: 4.5/5

  
Courtyard Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

599/9 Lat Krabang Road,

Khwaeng Lat Krabang,

Khet Lat Krabang, Bangkok

Thailand

Tel: +66 2 780 3588

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated.

M ROOF HOTEL & RESIDENCES - Neo Modernist Urban Abode

With 150 hotel rooms and 30 serviced residences in the centre of Ipoh Garden, the M Roof Hotel & Residences is another renown add-on to the locally owned hospitality brand M Boutique Hotels group. This time, the concept is a little different from their signature design flair. mylifestylenews writes.

Ipoh is a definite foodie destination yet does not seem to have many big brand hotels. At the corner of the bustling roundabout in the heart of Ipoh Garden and the infamous Sport Stadium precincts lay an gigantic highrise that standout from the rest of the quiet residentials. You need to look up to notice its signature external cladding, which is a giveaway for its location when you are nearing this property. It touts the phrase “deceptively minimalist”, but there are also design elements that are more than minimalist within the premise.

When you dock on the entrance driveway, a row of massive old trees partly shade the facade and the illuminated bright light bulbs lighting effect for the port cochere that is quite attractive especially in the evening, together with a couple of VIP’s valet parking reserved, adds a sense of glamour to your “Hollywood” theater scene arrival.

The lobby is not huge, with the bare design touches and elements to enliven the entire ambience. Large black hanging “medieval” motif chandelier lightings alongside with tree branches to create a rustic atmosphere. Black iron stools, high table tops set along one side of the lobby with large ceiling high windows attracting plentiful natural lights from the front and the back from the street level.

Another corner next to the reception area is well decorated with large sofas and day bedding style furniture, along with colorful plush cushions that offer a sense of hue to the little lounge section adorned with black iron roof structure motifs below the stairways leading to the next level of the huge ballroom which is popular for wedding events.

With a bright, stylish and airy decor all day dining restaurant adjacent to the lobby serving buffet breakfast, as well as a-la-carte menu, this cozy cafe offer one of the best lifestyle cafes in town to catch up with the latest gossip.

Our higher level 30sqm Deluxe Twin Room allowed us to have an elevated view of the city and the amenities are even bigger and breaking away from the usual M Boutique style hotels and a lot more guest rooms going up vertically, whereas the signature M Boutique hotels have never been more than three floors rolled out along the shop houses.

It is spacious and well thought through, with large twin beds, a comfy armchair and ottoman, a long desk fit-out providing a space to work and relax and spread yourself out, along with the television and a lower section closest to the entrance to store your bags/luggage.

The bathroom is not claustrophobic at all and even some big brands design hotels would not offer such free space. The M boutique hotel’s signature black and white tiling is front and centre, which is a bright and refreshing experience, plus an extremely large walk-in shower with a sliding glass door, which we love for its ease of use and freeing up space. Spot on! If dusting is done in a more appropriate way in the room especially above the bedhead board, lampshades and behind the TV, it would add a few more extra scores for the in room cleanliness.

For this larger format neo-classical minimalist design concept, they have included a decent-size infinity rooftop swimming pool and and a sky gym with panoramic views overlooking Ipoh’s scenic hilly limestone caves and beyond while you are burning off a few extra calories. Strings of lighting also feature on the rooftop which creates a more intimate ambience when the night falls and acts as a beacon from a distance.

Sunrise at the roof top infinity pool

Its current occupying spot was a disused bungalow then which had been sitting there for a couple of years and now there are the design hotel and residences, minimal yet practical and beg to differ from the artistic aspects with a soft opening on January 2017.

This contemporary urban abode shows the growth of the brand that is heading in a more elevated direction without losing its sense of fun and the quirky design elements that is now synonymous with the brand. Kudos to the team for creating such a welcoming and warm environment while ensuring the guest experience is more elevated, at least with more space and amenities.

 

Tried & Tested:
Location: 4/5
Design & Decor: 3.5/5
Room Amenities: 4/5
Housekeeping: 3/5
Service: 4/5
Value For Money: 4.5/5
Experience: 4/5

  
M Roof Hotel & Residences

Jalan Dato Lau Pak Khuan,

Taman Ipoh, 31400

Ipoh, Perak,

Malaysia

Tel: +6 05 547 1777

Reviews are based on actual day of visit and experience. mylifestylenews reserves the right of final decision in case of any disputes. All images are photographed by mylifestylenews team without any photoshop enhancement and are the property owned by mylifestylenews unless otherwise stated.

MONCLER GRENOBLE 一場風花雪月的高山盛會

MONCLER GRENOBLE

一場風花雪月的高山盛會

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人做他不做，必能杀出条新血路，奢华住宿，私人飞机接送，鱼子酱可当饭吃，香槟可浸浴等不是普通等级货色，能豪则豪就是硬道理。骚后结束，写下史册，他朝更能成为铁粉们打卡必到的胜（圣）地，此举一举多得，口碑赢尽，能否刺激销售，另谈别论。

盟可睐Moncler Grenoble 2024秋冬系列就选址于瑞士闻名的滑雪圣地的 Saint Moritz 圣莫里茨盛大发布，实行要一众品牌嘉宾齐聚于山林胜景中，沉浸在美妙的大自然, 欢聚于盟可睐Moncler山地体验之旅的雪坡之上，与高山奇境和谐地融合，尤如童话般的氛围中，一起探索品牌独树一帜的理念和精神。

 

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在飘雪漫天纷飞的二月天，受邀嘉宾共聚Clavadatsch度假屋，随后就座于森林露天场地。这是个人与自然、性能与风格紧密联系一起的故事，场地光线勾勒出雄伟树林的轮廓，模特儿在梦幻的氛围中沿着蜿蜒的骚场runway走来。 灵动细腻的色彩，自然流露和谐理念，冰霜雪地的浅色；丛林与植物的暖色；夜幕的深沉黑色；个性十足的红、白、蓝三色混搭，和谐的色调展现出静谧而耐人回味的气息。

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另外，更有惊喜打造的材质和功能组合，部分采用人工智能技术生成，随后经由人工设计再造，如恤衫变身滑雪外套，针织刺绣和大沟编织以技术使单品焕发新生，佛冷绒叠层设计与雪坡更加契合。本场露天发布骚盛况空前，布置别具巧思，独树一帜，而全场配乐通过个人耳机播放，烘托出山林间幽静安宁的氛围。

正如圣莫里茨寻常一日，山地爱好者、运动达人以及喜爱冬日与阳光的嘉宾相聚于高山小木屋，本季系列亦见证了各界的碰撞与交融，克服技术界限，彰显优雅精致、自信洋溢的冬季风格理念。

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