The State
Tower rooftop is a place of weight contrasts. The enormous quasi-neoclassicist
central rotunda dominates the space, dwarfing a number of zoned spaces
surrounding it.
Some of
these spaces seem too big, like the huge staircase leading to the open-space
Sirocco restaurant, some too small: the Sky Bar tends to get quite crowded.
Nevermind. We did not go there for the architecture or innovative design—though
the Sky Bar itself looks really cool.
Built on an
oval platform protruded from the edge of the building, suspended some 75 metres
above the streets of Bangkok, the Sky is thought to be the funkiest bar space
in Bangkok, its futuristic lights and shape befitting the spectacular views of
the city.
We visited it for a sundowner and can attest: witnessing the sun setting
in the Bangkok’s haze, seen from the umpteenth floor of the Lebua tower
is a spectacle to die for. The panorama of the city, with the Chao
Phraya River winding its way through the grey mass of urban sprawl is
simply stunning.
Sky Bar is
one of the most popular hangouts in Bangkok, with both tourists and locals
crowding the space, especially in the early evening. The bar is open daily from
18:00 to 01:00 (last order at 23:30).
We had some
Mohitos, but were also recommended the signature cocktail Sunset 63 on Absolut
vodka, with Cointreau, pineapple juice and orange.
Lebua at
State Tower is a large business hotel in the centre of Bangkok. The other
features of its post-modernist rooftop are the massive dome, which hosts a
restaurant as well as the distinctive glass tympanum reflecting the lights of
the city and the hotel, located slightly below (on the 52 floor).
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