The Setting: A touch of nature,
situated on Koh Samui Is north Chaweng Beach, renowned as the most picturesque
in Thailand with its powder-fine white sand and crystal clear waters,
Muang Kulaypan Hotel harbors a 100-meter beach frontage, revealing a
fabulous view of the sea and offshore islands.


The Design
is inspired by a tale of Indonesian folklore introduced to
Thailand during the Ayudhaya period and translated into the Thai language
many years later by King Rama II.
As a matter of fact, the historic
Thai kingdom of Srivijaya was substantially influenced by the Javanese
and enjoyed their powerful sovereignty in Southern Thailand for centuries.
The Javanese tale of Inao is the legend of
the romance of Prince Inao and Princess Budsaba set in the ancient city
of Muang Kulaypan where this exotic love story unfolded. The designer
of the hotel, profoundly inspired by the tale of Inao, has
created a unique architectural style blending Zen form with Southern
Siam and the life style reminiscent of its people.

The large, central garden lends a palatial atmosphere
fitting the inspiration while terraces and walkways are dotted with
sculptures and aged bonsai trees alongside custom furnishings designed
by the architect M.L. Archava Varavana.
ACCOMMODATION
42 rooms are completed in an exquisite fashion combining Thai style,
comfort and modern amenities embellished with a touch of art and
history. Every room is fully air-conditioned with Satellite TV, IDD
telephone, safety deposit box and full mini bar. Bathrooms are
equipped with the shower and striking all black tiles whilst the
designer bedding reflects a blending of Asian culture with
contemporary design. Every room has a unique decorative flair with
its own detailed scripture, sculpture, imaging and bedding.


:: Superior rooms A/C ::
Comfortable room with private balcony. Most rooms with partial sea
view and all upstairs rooms also share a large wooden terrace
looking towards the ocean and have access to Muang Kulaypan garden.
Located on first and second floor. Connecting rooms are available on
request.


:: Deluxe Garden ::

Uniquely
designed interior decoration with Japanese influence and mattress on
wooden platform. All rooms have DVD-player, complimentary coffee &
tea-making facilities and comfortable day bed on the balcony
overlooking the garden. Located on the first and a second floor.


:: Deluxe Balcony ::
Beautiful view to the Muang Kulaypan garden and to the swimming pool
and ocean. Large day bed on the balcony, large windows, DVD-player,
complimentary coffee & tea making facilities. All rooms are located
on the upper floor and. The most popular among honeymooners and
individual who wish to relax in private while admiring the sea.


:: Deluxe Suite ::
Deluxe suites are located on the Northern side of the hotel, on the
garden level. Ideal for a family or a group of friends. Perfect for those
who travel with children and would like to have a touch of home since suite
has kitchen, dining area and king size bed or twin beds. Two suites can also
be connected to each others on request. Suite has coffee maker, full size
refrigerator, DVD-player and direct access to garden. Only a stone throw
from the swimming pool and beach.


:: Deluxe Pool View ::
Located only few steps from the swimming pool and beach, this
spacious room hosts many original antiques and has DVD-player,
complimentary coffee & tea facilities and unique arts. Superb view
to the pool with direct access to the pool area and garden.


:: One Bedroom - Duplex Suite ::
1 Bedroom Duplex Suite has a private balcony with outstanding view to the
large swimming pool, garden and further more to the ocean. Balcony also has
a comfortable day bed for relaxing moments and the rest of the upstairs area
is dedicated for bedroom with large windows. From the downstairs you find
living room with kitchen and dining area with 42" flat screen TV. Suite are
just meters from the beach and swimming pool.


:: One Bedroom - Duplex Suite ::
Excellent location just few meters from the beach, swimming pool and
garden, stunning views from the two balconies. Bedrooms are located upstairs
and connect to the stairways that leads to downstairs kitchen an living
room. Suites designs gently blends together Asian touches and western
modern design with some natural, earthy woods and stones.
:: Inao Suite ::
Inao Suite offers ample privacy combined with remarkable attention
to space, detail and modern design elements. A significant
combination of materials. modern design elements with Asian
artifacts is evident throughout producing a unique and inspiring
atmosphere. Excellent ocean and garden view, oversized bedroom and
enormous bathtub as well as separate shower. Suite includes private
library, antiques, living room and floor to sealing mirrors.



SERVICES & FACILITIES
:: In House Services ::
State below are
some of our in-house services as well as other services recommended
by the hotel.
- Babysitting
- Beach
- Breakfast
- Check-In time : Check-In time is 2.00 p.m. or earlier if room is available.
- Check-Out time: Check-Out time is 11.00 a.m.
- Credit Cards
- Doctor
- Electricity
- Laundry Service
- Local Transportation
- Mail/Telephone Fax/E-mail
- Money exchange
- Reading room
- Tour Services
Budsaba Restaurant: Open daily from
6.30 a.m. till late. A restaurant like no others, Budsaba brings you
the pleasure of dining while lounging in one of its 20 private Salas
(open wooden hut on stilts) in pure Thai tradition. The Thai delicacies
and fresh seafood are carefully selected to reinforce this experience,
an oasis of peace and flavour. You may also enjoy the music and dances
of the Kings of Siam Every Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun at 8.30 pm
Panyee pool bar: Opening hours: from 10.00 a.m. till late.
Located at the pool side on the beach, Panyee is another ideal place
to enjoy the beach front during the heat of the day with a long drink
refreshment while lounging in one of the Salas. The Bar also features
an extensive selection of legendary music for all tastes.


Swimming pool: Opening hours: from
8.00 a.m. till 7.00 pm. Reserved for our in-house Guests, the black-tiled
swimming pool is one of the main attractions of the Hotel where all
Guests can meet or quietly sunbath. The swimming pool is equipped with
a showers, bathroom and fresh towels with are provided to all our Guests.
Beach chairs and umbrellas are also available.
Gift Shop:
Opening hours: from 10.00 a.m. till 7.00 pm. Guests will
find our Gift Shop on the ground floor of the Hotel, displaying a wide
selection of silk and cotton clothes. In our aim to help Thailand to
develop its local arts & crafts, our shop also presents articles made
in northern Thailand in support of the Royal programs of education and
development
Gym:
Open Air Mini gym. A quiet
location with a selection of fitness equipment available daily for our
guests to enjoy.
Library



Kulaypan - The city of Inao:
In the reign of King Boromakot of the Ayudhya period, Princess Kunton
and Princess Mongkut were fascinated by a story told them by their Javanese
governess about charming Prince Inao (Inu Panyee Karatapati) of the
Indonesian Shailendra dynasty (807A.D.), a great lover as well as a
valiant warrior. From this time on the legend became a well-known dance
drama in the Royal Thai court until the reign of King Chulalongkorn.


Rama V. Chaochom Manda Khian, the mother of my great
grandfather (H.R.H. Prince Naradhip son of King Mongkut), and niece
of Queen Somanat, was renowned for playing the role of Inao. In these
times it was royal practice that when a prince was born, King Mongkut
would lay a little sword as a gift in the baby is basket. For the birth
of Prince Naradhip, the king added a dagger or
kris as a special
present for the
Son of Inao. When I was asked upon to design
a hotel on Chaweng beach, Samui Island; realizing fully well myself
that the southern part of Thailand was once a territory in the Sri Vijaya
Kingdom, Kulaypan - the name of the capital city in the story of Inao,
sprang immediately to my mind. Falling in love with the location was
a delight from the first moment.



Through the coconut grove before me is a view all the
way to the horizon... waves dancing on a shimmering sea, a small isle
and the endless blue sky. Beauty, natural in form. Perfect light and
color. I decided straightaway that we could never spoil such a truly
wonderful vista. The view is ever marvelous: at dawn, the break of day,
late morning and towards noon, in the afternoon and twilight, or even
late at night you will find the indescribably beautiful seascape and
heavens changing their charms with time, your spirit and your dreams.
Come and be enchanted day and night at Muang Kulaypan.
by M.L. Archava Varavana
(July 19th, 1996)
Membre Correspondant de l Academie
Europeenne des Sciences, des Arts et des Lettres
Salon des Artistes
Francais Gold Medal winner 1986
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