The Atlanta Hotel, Bangkok - #7 (The Lobby).

This is the oldest Bangkok hotel lobby in its original state. It is also the most photographed hotel lobby in Thailand. It has a charm all its own. I’m not a great fan of retro look but have to admit that in Atlanta’s case, it did not appear cheap or glitzy but classy and unique.

This view is taken as I was descending from the stairs which is on the right of the first photo.

The switchboard is positively antique. I never expect to admire the beauty of a switchboard.

So is this simple chandelier hanging from the ceiling. At the bottom left of the picture is the rule and information book containing all sorts of interesting info that is both enlightening and amusing.

On ground level, this is the view from one end of the small lobby. Towards the end is the library and computers with internet connections. It has added some modern amenities.

This is the view of the other end showing the curving stairs and a reading corner.

This is the place you can sit to wait for your guest or to do some reading. The picture handing on the wall is that of the founder, Dr. Max Henn, a German adventurer, pharmacologist, boatbuilder and munitions-manufacturer.

That’s me taking a photo of the mirror showing the portrait of Mukda Buresbamrungkarn, a Thai aristocrat who married Dr. Max Henn.

The lobby is not a large empty space as most hotels are but many little corners having its own individual character.

This is our final look at this famous hotel lobby before we leaved. I’m sure I’ll be back one day. Would not mind staying here for an extended period of time while I took the opportunity to explore Bangkok and be one of the guests the hotel is famous for – “gentleman of leisure”.

As I left, I reminded of the little things in this hotel that made my stay there worthwhile. This seemed to be exemplified by the modern doll with hands clasped in a traditional Thai welcome next to this antique summoning bell on the reception table.

The End.

The Atlanta Hotel, Bangkok - #6 (The Stairs).

The stairs of the three floors of the Atlanta make for very interesting photography. The earth brown brick wall, the curving black solid wood banister, the light blue ceiling with the yellow border, the circular patterned metal bars, the winding steps all contrasted beautifully to give an intricately appealing look.

From the first floor, I looked up and saw the stairs leading up, inviting. As if there are a world to be discovered up there.

View of the first and second floor together.

This shot captured all three floors, each entirely different from the other. The light at the highest floor that shone on the brick wall was an invitation to discovery. The figure standing at the lighted corridor of the first floor struck a lonely figure. While the brightly lighted ground floor and lobby promised gaiety and warmth.

Contrast the two different worlds – the dimly lighted corridor and brightly lighted lobby, both empty.

Another angle from the corridor of the first floor to the lobby.

The simple yet beautiful pattern of the ornamental ironwork contrasted against the painted wall.

The steps leading down into the lobby.

From the stairs looking down at the lobby.

From the stairs looking down at the lobby from the other side.

The stairs opening out to the lobby.

The same view reversed on the mirror hanging on the wall.