Double Tree by Hilton is a refurbishment of an existing 30-year-old hotel on Sukhumvit 26, connected back-to-back with the 5-star Hilton Sukhumvit on Sukhumvit 24, with the aim of transforming the look and feel into a contemporary building which emanates the 4-star Double Tree Brand. A49 was thus engaged to design the façade of both hotels.

While the Hilton targets more established clients, the Double Tree caters to business-oriented and active travelers. The interior and exterior design reflects the hotel’s intention to create an appealing environment tailored specifically to their guests.

Elements of the façade were duplicated on both hotels, with subtle modifications, to create a sense of connection between the two. The most distinct example being the vertical white aluminum fins on the Hilton façade, which were repeated on the ballroom windows of the Double Tree with a different effect, and stand out against the varying shades of grey on the building façade.

Entry to the porte cochere and hotel lobby was improved, in co-ordination with the landscape architect, by simplifying the access path and creating a visual connection to the front entrance, welcoming the guests. The overhanging roof of the 7^th floor pool terrace completes the street-side façade.

The tower is accentuated with white vertical fins, making the building appear tall and slender. These were extended skywards to white columns, concealing the existing roof structure, and capped horizontally. This composition of clean, geometric lines give the building a modern contemporary vibe while maintaining a tropical oriental ambiance befitting its Bangkok setting.

The interior was designed to contrast and complement the exterior architecture, and existing low ceilings were positively transformed to a warm, cozy, residential-like atmosphere creating a memorable impression of a home away from home.