Dusit Thani Getaway

We checked in at Dusit Thani hotel on a hot Friday afternoon, 22^nd April.  There’s an interesting scent when you stepped right into the doorway - it could just be the aromatic dishes coming from the café of the hotel or it could just be some scented oil perhaps.  Either way, it sure made such an impression with us! J

The hotel room we took has 2 queen sized beds – it was not as spacious as I expected it to be but it’s all very very good!  Inside the hotel, there’s a gym for guests who wanted to get a good workout, overlooking the swimming pool area. 

The Devarana Spa is also situated inside the hotel at the opposite direction where the gym is.  In my excitement, I went inside and signed up for a massage session.  When I came back to our hotel room after arranging the time with the manager at the spa, I told my husband with a dramatic flair that I was going to try the hotel’s massage services.  I wasn’t imagining the smirk on his face (because it was written all over his face!) when I told him it was ‘Swedish massage’.  Oh well, I got a 15% discount for it while the other types of massage were at their regular prices!  The ladies inside the health spa were very friendly – they were always after one’s comfort.  And when the session was about to start, I was given a selection of scented oils to choose from – 5 pretty little bottles and I chose the one which was supposedly to  relieve stress (hmm, aren’t they all??!).  It was such bliss and I had a great “me” time.  Seeing my bill was a totally different  matter but then again, it was an indulgence!  

My daughter, had a grand time at the kiddie pool – it was in that pool where she literally learned to swim – with goggles on and no life jacket!  What a feat! J

The hotel also housed a Japanese garden which was really charming with all beautiful landscaping and the plants, flowers, shrubs scattered all around, giving it such a relaxing atmosphere.

Breakfast buffet was all serious stuff – chinese, japanese, indian, english and western cuisines were arranged meticulously by the hotel’s kitchen staff at the dining area.  I did try a bit of indian – chana masala and vegetable pakora – they were tasty but I finished 2 glasses of water, too, while eating these dishes!  My favorite was vegetable curry, which was a mixture of broccoli leaves/stems and cauliflower in curry sauce. I went for second helpings! 

We checked out on Sunday, 24^thApr with good hearts and refreshed spirits (and I guess a few more pounds on my weight!) – ready to conquer the world once again. 

Additional Information:

• Internet Connection is available for a fee around 600PHP per day.
• No Signal from Sun Wireless Broadband on our room 6th floor.
• We were able to avail of a deluxe twin-room at a "Songkram Splash" promo rate and because of that, enjoyed a 25% discount from the Dusit Best Rate and receive complimentary buffet breakfast for up to 2 persons (~5k PHP Tax inclusive).
• Songkram Splash is a magical celebration in the middle of April marking the beginning of the solar year (summer?)
• Breakfast is free for children under 6 year old. (contact hotel to for more details/verification)
• Hotel is located near Glorietta 4, SM Makati, MRT, EDSA
• The pool area was great, they have an adult pool, kiddie pool, and a smaller pool for toddlers. 
• Seeing Sydney learn how to swim is priceless
• Tip: Book early to avail of the best/cheapest rate
• Website: http://www.dusit.com/

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