The Atlanta Hotel, Bangkok - #5 (The Swimming Pool).

The Atlanta was the first hotel in Bangkok to have a swimming pool as this sign proudly declared. This was the original pool built in 1954. It said that everything you see is original except the water.

The pool itself is not in perfect condition but pretty good considering its age. As can be seen, there are many broken tiles. However the poolside had hold up pretty well.

The decoration of this place is quite interesting and is a throwback to the 1950s. It is quaint and yet has its own appeal.

If you need any service, just ring this bell.

And if you looked at the old pictures of guests in the pool area, you can imagine what this pool has witnessed the last 50 odd years

There were many old newspaper cuttings related to this swimming pool.

And many interesting pieces of history.

Lazy deck chairs by the poolside are expected but it is unusual to find hammocks.

I could not help climbing into one and put up my feet. If I do not have to rush for a meeting, I would have taken a nap here.

Or called for a drink and read a book by the pool.

And it is even lovelier if you have a friend to have a friendly chat over a beer at night.

The first hotel swimming pool in Thailand is now a grand old dame and she is still going strong after 50 odd years.