February 9, 2016

Siam Botanicals’ flagship store

Did you know that our new Siam Botanicals flagship store recently opened its doors? It’s located in the Charoen Krung area of Bangkok, by the Chao Phraya river.

Siam Botanicals flagship store from the outside

About Charoen Krung Road

Charoen Krung Road (Thanon Charoen Krung) translates as ‘Road of the Prosperous City’ and is thought to have been the city’s first ‘proper’ road. To travel along its 8.5km length is to get a snapshot of many of the historical and cultural influences that make Bangkok such an interesting and eclectic city.

About the flagship store

Our flagship store is in the OP Garden complex, which is located near several five-star hotels including the Mandarin Oriental. It is spacious and light, with ceiling-height windows on three sides that look out onto leafy gardens.

Shop windows with greenery

The full range of Siam Botanicals 100% natural skincare and haircare products is on display, and there’s also a facial treatment room – why not book yourself in for our signature four-step organic facial?

Interior of Siam Botanicals store with products on display

Door to the facial treatment room in flagship store

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are always on hand to answer any questions you might have about our products, ingredients, production process and our 100% natural ethos.

Siam Botanicals store with friendly staff member at the front desk

About the area

Our neighbours in the complex include art galleries and high-end boutique shops selling antiques, home décor products, jewellery and more. In the middle of the complex is a relaxing outdoor courtyard with a bar and a Mango Tree restaurant serving modern Thai cuisine.

In next-door OP Place, a beautifully restored colonial mansion, there are more independent shops and galleries. It’s particularly well known for antiques, but you’ll also find carpets, hand-woven Thai silk, leather goods, jewellery and a host of other handmade items.

If you have time for a little sightseeing, pop into the charming but little-known Bangkokian Museum – it’s free to enter. Set in beautiful gardens, it consists mainly of two wooden houses that have been preserved exactly as they were when they were built in the early 20th century. Also worth a visit is the Assumption Cathedral, Thailand’s principal Roman Catholic Church; its Romanesque red-brick exterior and French colonial influences make it an unusual sight in Bangkok.

For more information about our flagship store and the surrounding area, click here. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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February 4, 2015

Pier 42 Boutique Resort & Spa: our hotel on the island of Phuket

Pier 42

Pier 42 is our beautiful boutique hotel and spa (which uses – yes, you’ve guessed it – Siam Botanicals products!) on Phuket island. Whether you’re based in Thailand and looking for a great spot for a relaxing weekend getaway, or live further afield and are planning a holiday of a lifetime travelling around southeast Asia, our staff would love to welcome you to Pier 42. They pride themselves on their warm hospitality and the excellent service they offer to guests; they are always prepared to go the extra mile to help and advise you during your stay.

 

The outside of Pier 42 at night

 

Just a five-minute walk from Chalong Pier – very convenient for divers and those wishing to take a boat trip to Phi Phi island – Pier 42 was a disused property that we renovated in keeping with our ‘green’ principles, with great care being taken to minimise our impact on the environment. Existing structures were retained and restyled with recycled hardwood floors, reclaimed doors and windows, and locally handcrafted encaustic and terracotta tiles.

The hotel’s 25 guest rooms and public areas feature restored teak wood furniture and ornaments, carvings, paintings and photography by local artists, creating an eclectic but homely style that is unique to Pier 42.

 

Guest room at Pier 42

 

But those little luxuries we’ve come to expect have certainly not been forgotten – features such as flat-screen TVs, free wifi and iPod docking stations come as standard, and our café and lovely saltwater pool with Jacuzzi are both very popular spots.

 

The pool and garden at Pier 42

 

You can even indulge in a spot of retail therapy at our Made In Siam store, which stocks clothes, ceramics, jewellery, linens, home furnishings, furniture and curios – all made in Thailand, of course.

Pier 42 is a diver-friendly hotel; in fact, situated within the resort is our Ocean Store, which has a wide selection of scuba, snorkelling and water sports equipment, with special discounts available for Pier 42 guests.

 

The spa

Most importantly – for the purposes of this blog, anyway! – Pier 42 also boasts a beautiful spa (did I already mention that?!), with four treatment rooms set within the hotel’s tropical garden. The treatments all use our 100% natural Siam Botanicals products, and the extensive massage menu includes our signature four-step organic facial; a body polish with peppermint and honey; a body wrap with yoghurt, banana and honey; and an aromatherapy massage with a choice of oil blends. If you enjoy your experience – and we are sure that you will – you can also buy some of our products to take home with you.

 

Spa products and menu at Pier 42

 

A treatment room at Pier 42

How tempting does this look?!

 

So what are you waiting for?! Book yourself in and expect to be pampered from head to toe!

 

The reviews

Here’s what some of our guests have said about Pier 42:

“My first impression was wow! It’s got some real character – an old wooden structure made into a chic modern hotel.”

“I have lived in Thailand for 10 years and have experience of many hotels and resorts, but must say Pier 42 was probably the most unique I have been to. The decor and style of the place are amazing and it feels more like an eccentric, luxury home than a hotel.”

“The all-natural spa products promoted by the hotel are amazing – true commitment to healthy safe products and the most adorable complimentary shower kits for guests.”

“The staff were very helpful and the spa treatments and service on offer were right up there with any top international hotel spa at a much lower price.”

“The bathrooms […] come with complimentary toiletries. These were lovely – called Siam Botanicals and totally natural. They sell the products in the shop and I bought lots to take home they were so nice on my skin.”

“They have an all-natural organic spa and give you a trial-sized pack of some of their items free with your stay. I loved them and I'm VERY picky about my toiletries. No chemicals, fake fragrances or greasy stuff here! I bought some to take home […].
 I had a massage and it was fantastic. Not ‘autopilot’ like most massage places Thailand. She tailored it to me and worked on my bad spots.”

“My friend and I had an aromatherapy massage and it was just bliss […]. I have had many massages and this one was one of the best.”

Sound tempting? Click here to find out more about Pier 42 and to book your stay. Our staff look forward to welcoming you!

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