fbpx

The Library

Koh Samui, Thailand

The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand
June 19, 2017 Pauline

If there’s one country that captures the imagination when it comes to breathtaking landscapes and dreamy hotels, it’s Thailand. After the’Amanpuri from Phuket and the Four Seasons in Chiang Mai, here is The Library, a facility located at Koh Samui, a small Thai island in the eastern part of the country. A boutique hotel and member of Design Hotels™, The Library will appeal to all lovers of understated luxury and modernity.

When it comes to rooms, if you’re traveling with your family, you’ll fall in love with the two-bedroom suite. Spanning 156 square meters, it welcomes you and your children to an idyllic setting featuring an outdoor lounge with a jacuzzi, two large bedrooms, a huge bed, and the famous à la carte pillows. You’ll also appreciate the technology in the suites and rooms, including an iMac, a large TV, Bose headphones, and more. For a romantic getaway, opt for The Bookmark—almost as spacious, but designed more like a cozy retreat.

The Library takes its name from the huge, ultra-modern library available to guests. Bathed in light, it’s a place where the whole family can gather to read or watch a DVD, for example. Here, guests can relax with a view of the sea and the famous red pool, which gets its name from the red and orange mosaic floor. It has been named one of the world’s most spectacular hotel pools by CNN and TripAdvisor.

Just a stone's throw from Chaweng's white-sand beach, The Library is the ideal hotel for a relaxing getaway that combines design and technology. Those who prefer exotic settings and massive hotels will likely pass this one by. Everyone else, however, can lose themselves in some of the 1,300 books in the library!

In a nutshell

  • Take a look at the incredible pool with its red bottom.
  • The Library's collection includes more than 1,300 books.
  • Enjoy an ultra-modern interior design.

Dining: The Page

Enjoy a magnificent setting while savoring refined cuisine at The Library’s restaurant, The Page. Discover dishes that blend traditional Thai flavors with international fusion cuisine. You’ll enjoy all your meals here, allowing you to admire the sunrise over breakfast and savor the last rays of daylight during dinner—a perfect blend of culinary delights and total relaxation. The cocktail menu is impressive, and you’re sure to love winding down the day at the Beach Bar.

With the kids

It won't be very hard to captivate your children with a pool that has a red bottom.

The library contains not only hundreds of books, but also movies and CDs.

Address

The Library, 14/1 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand – website – Starting at €300

Inspiration

Shopping
When shopping, ask your hotel for recommendations: why not bring back a book? It’s a very meaningful way to remember this wonderful trip!

Out for a walk
A must-see, a trip to Angthong Marine National Park will undoubtedly leave you with wonderful memories. Of course, you won’t be able to see everything, since the park encompasses no fewer than 42 islands. Guided tours are organized so you can admire the park’s stunning lagoons, among other sights.

Zen
Your hotel’s stunning pool will give you plenty of opportunities to relax. And if you do happen to feel that (strange) urge to escape, there’s nothing quite like a good book picked out from the vast and fascinating library.

In the suitcase
Lightweight linen clothing, and be sure to pack waterproof clothing if you're going during the rainy season (which isn't necessarily the best idea!).

Recommended Reading
A story as old as time Saneh Sangsuk