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sala ayutthaya
Ayutthaya, Thailand · SALA · Core Luxury
Onion's 26-room sala ayutthaya opened in August 2014 on the Chao Phraya, directly across the water from Wat Phutthaisawan, the 1353 temple of Ayutthaya's first king. A single iron door in a long brick facade leads to a courtyard of paired, multi-curved brick walls whose shadows meet on the floor around eleven in the morning. The architects scaled a corner of the Phutthaisawan stupa into steps, frames, and even pillowcases.
- 26 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: U-thong Road / Chao Phraya riverside
- Architect: Onion (Siriyot Chaiamnuay and Arisara Chaktranon)
About sala ayutthaya
- Bangkok studio Onion (Siriyot Chaiamnuay and Arisara Chaktranon) completed the 26-room hotel in August 2014.
- It sits on the north bank of the Chao Phraya directly opposite Wat Phutthaisawan, founded in 1353 by Ayutthaya's first monarch.
- Paired multi-curved brick walls in the entry courtyard throw shadows that typically meet on the floor around 11 a.m.
- A reduced corner of the Phutthaisawan stupa is scaled into steps, frames, furniture, and pillowcases throughout the hotel.
History
sala ayutthaya is a boutique riverside hotel that opened in 2014 on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya, Thailand, directly across from the ruins of Wat Phutthaisawan. Part of the SALA Hospitality Group, it is known for its contemporary architecture that plays on exposed red-brick forms echoing the ancient temples of the former Siamese capital.
The hotel offers an intimate riverside setting and was renovated in 2023.
Restaurants and bars
- Eatery and Bar (AI Fresco - Eatery and Bar) — Restaurant · Traditional Thai dishes and international favourites
Experiences
- Excursions & Tours — Excursions and tours arranged by the hotel.
- Riverfront Eatery and Bar — Riverfront eatery and bar overlooking the Chao Phraya River and Wat Phutthaisawan.
- Rooftop Lounge and Bar — Rustic-chic rooftop lounge and bar.
Amenities
- Private pool
- Hot tub
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