Bangkok’s historic Customs House to be transformed into luxury The Langham hotel
Once regarded as a gateway to Thailand, the heritage building, located alongside the Chao Praya River in the Bang Rak District, dates back to 1888 and once hosted royals and key cultural figures.
It will be restored to its former glory, forming the centrepiece of The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. This will be flanked by a modern building where the hotel’s 78 guest rooms will be located as well as a former post office, which will be home to lavish amenities.
Rabbit Holdings aims to create a contemporary world-class hospitality destination that enhances the cultural significance and economic prospects of the Bang Rak area and honours the country’s Renaissance era by blending traditional Thai elements with the building’s Western architectural features.
“We are thrilled to appoint Langham Hospitality Group to manage the property,” said Rabbit Holdings Director, Kavin Kanjanapas.
“The company’s dedication to creating timeless luxury hotels and demonstrated success in heritage conservation makes it the ideal partner to further our vision to set a new standard for luxury hospitality in the region and honour the rich cultural heritage of Customs House and the Bang Rak District.”
Bob van den Oord, Langham Hospitality Group
The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok will include an outpost of The Langham, Hong Kong’s three Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant, T’ang Court, a destination bar, and an outlet serving up world-class pastry creations, as well as The Langham’s Chuan Spa.
“The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok exemplifies our strategy of incorporating cultural preservation into hotel development while concurrently creating unparalleled experiences for guests and the communities in which we operate,” said LHG Chief Executive Officer, Bob van den Oord, said the
The Customs House building features neo-Palladian design by architect Joachim Grassi, with teak floors, grand central staircase, and a four-storey hallway.