Last Updated on January 5, 2024 by admin
Are you an eco-conscious traveller and looking for sustainable hotel options while on a trip to Bangkok? There are great options for eco-friendly hotels in Bangkok and one of them is Amari Residences now renamed to Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok.
Hotels are often looked upon as one of the biggest contributors for pollution by utilizing immense energy and water as well as generating a lot of waste. But sustainability is creeping in to the hospitality sector – for all good reasons!
Amari Residences (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok), are the luxury serviced residences in Bangkok with the aim to care for the environment. For those who think luxury and sustainability cannot go hand in hand, you have to take lessons from the Onyx Group!
Being residences, one might think it caters only for long haul travellers but whether you are spending one day in Bangkok or one week in Bangkok, this is a great option!
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Amari Residences, Bangkok (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok)
While there are many hotels in Bangkok, resorts in Bangkok and luxurious villas in Bangkok to choose from Amari is a brand under the ONYX Hospitality Group, a hotel management company that combines the expertise of a truly global executive team with the hospitality excellence. With 3 hotels in Bangkok and a total of 9 in Thailand, Amari is present in many Asian countries. They truely abide by sustainability in most of their properties and are active in many initiatives.
While Amari Watergate Bangkok is the more popular choice to stay in Bangkok, Amari Residences has an edge over the others with its Suite Apartments. A stay in Bangkok could never be this easy with all purpose kitchenette. Whether it is business meetings or leisure weather it is one day in Bangkok, 2 days in Bangkok, 3 days in Bangkok, 1 week in Bangkok or 1 month in Bangkok, Amari Residences is the perfect choice for a cozy accommodation in Bangkok.
Amari Residence’s One bedroom Suite Apartment
Amari offers different categories of apartments, catering to various requirements and taste. The property features 129 serviced apartments which include studios, one bedroom suites and two bedroom suites, each with city views of downtown Bangkok. The property includes luxurious amenities including a fully equipped fitness gym, spa, library and an infinity swimming pool. There is also a restaurant, in room dining and cafe facilities at the property.
The residences have furnished bedrooms, kitchenette, attached bath and living room.
Modern, stylish and sustainable apartments
Fully equipped kitchenette
Every thing you probably need in a service apartment is included – refrigerator, hot plate, utensils, microwave, coffee maker, etc. Being a sustainable property, all utensils and water bottles are of glass. Bottles are sent back to the manufacturer where they are cleaned and refilled with potable water (like old times for cola bottles).
Dining Options
Soma Restaurant offers breakfast and meal options with variety of international cuisines. Cafe Buttercup offers pastries, home-made ice cream and coffee during the day. I only had time to try the breakfast which had many varieties of fruits, vegetarian options as well as meat options.
Sustainability initiatives by Amari Residences Bangkok (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok)
The entire Amari group, takes sustainability seriously. Amari Residences (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok) has 1 Green leaf certificate while it’s parent hotel – Amari Watergate (now, Amari Bangkok) has 4 Green leaf certificate. These certificates are based on 11 criteria such as policy and standards of environmental practice, waste management, efficient use of water and energy, purchasing, in-door air quality, air pollution, noise pollution, quality of water storage and management of fuel, gas, and toxic waste, impact on eco-system and cooperation with community & local organizations. Both properties are trying their level best to reach and receive the next level of certification.
Some other sustainable initiatives at Amari Residences (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok)
- Staff training for energy-saving strategies
- Celebration of Earth hour and World Environment day wherein Amari staff takes up social responsibility in nearby villages for waste management. Tourists can also get involved in these initiatives.
- Use of locally produced and seasonal food items
- Use of eco-friendly and biodegradable ingredients across all utilities
- Donation of leftover food
- Maintenance and use of in house herb garden for food preparation
- Segregation of waste and recycling
- The rooms are designed in such a way that there is maximum natural light which in turn will save energy usage.
- A big garden in the center of property with water fountain keeps the open areas in the middle of the property cool, thus reducing air con usage.
- Usage of large refillable soap and shampoo bottles
According to Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) data, Thailand generates 4.4 billion PET drinking water bottles per year. As per my discussion with the Manager at Amari Residences, the management is trying their level best so as not to add to the environment load from their property. They also plan to phase out plastic straws with reusable ones in coming future.
I was completely blown over by the efforts of Amari Residences Bangkok and Amari Watergate Bangkok for sustainability. Stay with them and contribute a small footprint to the environment.
Location of Amari Residences
Amari Residences (Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok) is located on Sukhumvit Soi 2/4, besides the vibrant and newly emerging party destination – New Petchburi road. It is a 7 minutes taxi ride away from Phloenchit BTS station which in turn is connected with Suvarnabhumi airport, shopping areas and temples of Bangkok. It is also adjacent to Bangkok Hospital.
Read this guide about 2 days in Bangkok from a local to spend time in the best way.
Contact & Bookings at Amari
Amari Residences, Bangkok
Address: 36 Soi Soonvijai, New Petchburi Road Bangkapi, Huay Kwang Bangkok 10310
Contact no.: +66 2308 5900
Website: https://www.amari.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @amariresidencesbkk
Twitter: @ARB_BKK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
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Disclosure – I was a guest at Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok when it was Amari Residences, Bangkok. All opinions in this post are unbiased and of my own.
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