Thailand- Hua Hin-The Standard Hua Hin

Description

After the 3.5-hour highway schlep from Bangkok, the breezy brutalist-looking lobby spells a breath of (literal) fresh air in Hua Hin’s hotel scene. No typical teakwood floors, jasmine garlands, or Thai-inspired lattice work here, but fresh contemporary art, mid-century modern furnishing, and a small booth selling resort wear and artsy souvenirs by local designers. A lush garden dotted with Alice in Wonderland–esque quirks (keep an eye out for the garden gnomes hidden in the shrubbery) protrudes from the lobby and leads guests to the resort’s main wing, which looks like a Palm Springs apartment block surrounding a giant banyan tree.

Rooms can be divided into two categories, and each will have you experience the resort differently. The bulk of the rooms and suites are housed in the two main buildings which, with their ’60s-style façades and snug balconies, look a lot like the brand’s (now closed) West Hollywood outpost. All have a snug balcony overlooking a courtyard circled around a gargantuan banyan tree, a terrazzo-printed bathroom, a surprisingly powerful Bluetooth speaker, and a Chemex coffee maker with beans roasted exclusively for the hotel by a roaster in Northern Thailand. The villas, on the other hand, have serious staying-put appeal. They’re placed closer to the beach (though none have direct beach access, and only a few have sea views) and are clustered in sets of three or four around small courtyards teeming with palms and bougainvillea. Most of them open to private pools and outdoor lounge nooks, but also offer plenty of space to kick back indoors. I particularly loved the terrazzo-clad bathrooms, which have roomy showers and tubs, lots of natural light, and disco balls dangling from the ceiling.

There are 2 restaurants and 2 café that sells juices, coffee, and healthy snacks. Spilling out from a handsome heritage villa near the beach is Praça, a “Thai Izakaya” serving playful, bite-sized fusion dishes such as lotus root tempura with chili dip, grilled prawn skewers, and tom yam goong ramen. Lido, taking over the breezy, tiki-tinged building next door, is an all-day Italian joint with a menu of oven-fired pizzas, house-made pasta, and a mean Crème Caramel for dessert. The buffet breakfast is also served here and lives up to its name in the sense that it’s fairly… well, standard.

Surrounded by candy-striped umbrellas and cushy seating nooks, the expansive pool and adjoining Lido Bar are the beating heart of the property. The nearby watersports center lends out surfboards and paddleboards, and there’s a roomy gym for workouts on land.

The spa offers treatments that range from quick hangover fix-ups to soothing sound healing sessions. This is also the place for mud-scrubs in the communal Mud Lounge (mirroring the original one in Miami’s Standard Spa), where muds infused with tea tree oil, patchouli, or cinnamon help turn skins pure and minds at ease.

Selling Points

• New built
• Beach front
• 199 keys including 6 suites & 28 villas
• 4 F&B Outlets
• New concept with 5 key pillars (Lifestyle, Culinary, Art, Fashion, Design)

Time Transport

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All Rooms Feature:

• Comfy Beds with Fancy Sheets • Rain Showers and/or Soaking Tubs • Air Conditioning • Bluetooth Speakers • Big Flat Screen TVs • Minibars • Seating Areas • Robes • Davines Bath Amenities.

• Standard Room (sqm 35-39)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 2 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Infant per room.
– Twin bed. Maximum occupancy 2 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Infant per room.

• Superior Room (sqm 35-39)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 2 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 infant per room.
– Twin bed. Maximum occupancy 2 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Infant per room.

• Standard Suite (sqm 54)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Child or 3 Adults + 1 Child/Infant per room.

• Superior Suite (sqm 70)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Child or 3 Adults + 1 Child/Infant per room

• Standard Pool Villa (sqm 99-106)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child/Infant per room

• Canopy Villa (sqm 82)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 3 Adults or 2 Adults + 1 Child/Infant per room.

• Bayside Villa (sqm 155)
– 1 King size bed. Maximum occupancy 4 Adults or 2 Adults + 2 Children or 3 Adults + 1 Child/Infant per room.

Room configuration

Connecting rooms

-

Extra bed

Yes

King bed

Yes

Queen bed

-

Twin beds

Yes

Services

Facilities

Business facilities details

Hotel has the meeting room package.

Restaurant details

• Lido (Italian Cuisine).
  Open Daily: Monday – Sunday
  • Breakfast
  • 6:30 am – 10:30 am

All Day Dining

• • 12:00 pm (noon) – 11:00 pm
  • Last Order 10:00 pm
• Lido Bar
• Praça Beach Bar & Restaurant (Thai Cuisine).
  • Open Daily4:00 PM – 12:00 AMLast Order 10:30 PM

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Pros

• Prime city-center location
• Instagramable locations on site
• New concept “From Miami To Hua Hin”
• Spa on-site with a unique concept and a signature treatment
• A lot of events and activations

Cons

• Lack of brand awareness (New brand to Thailand)
• No connecting rooms
• A limited number of twin bedrooms
• Small meeting space
• No loyalty program

Important remarks

Contact

The Standard Hua Hin Beach Resort
59 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110
Phone : +66 32 535 999
Email : [email protected]