Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is celebrating the iconic Lady in Red’s birthday, whom Kempinski proudly calls its own, and who was born into the brand in January 2010. The Lady in Red® is a remarkable host and a well-recognised symbol of the care, service excellence and attention to detail to be found at every Kempinski
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is celebrating the iconic Lady in Red’s birthday, whom Kempinski proudly calls its own, and who was born into the brand in January 2010.
The Lady in Red® is a remarkable host and a well-recognised symbol of the care, service excellence and attention to detail to be found at every Kempinski property worldwide. Now, the Ladies and Gentlemen in Red continue to inspire guests with endless smiles that light up the atmosphere and are instantly recognisable dressed in a striking and elegant red outfit that reflects the sartorial traditions in each destination. As our managing director, Richard Schestak, says, “Our Ladies and Gentlemen in Red brand ambassadors are dedicated to please and educated to entertain and will go one step beyond to craft memorable experiences for our guests, acting as both the perfect host and a trusted companion during their stay at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.”
‘The Lady in Red – Limited Edition Afternoon Tea’ at 1897 Lounge
This year yet again, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is celebrating the birthday of the iconic Lady in Red with a limited-edition afternoon tea inspired by the Ladies in Red’s passion for craftsmanship, gastronomy and local culture. Executive Pastry Chef Franck Istel and his talented culinary experts are debuting the beautiful afternoon tea that features the remarkable teatime journey celebrating our Lady in Red’s birthday to showcase the warm-hearted hospitality that really brings your experience to life.
Indulge in this finest teatime, featuring the charm of traditional afternoon-tea rituals with a twist of 14 innovative delicacies in beautiful shades of red. The sweet items include the tempting cherry, vanilla shortbread; raspberry madeleine slice; strawberry rice crispy, mango delight; red velvet little choux; and yuzu berry tartlet. The savoury items include the appealing avruga caviar and chive finger sandwich; salmon gravlax, radish and lemon yogurt; prawn salad canapé on a waffle basket; caprese savarin; and boudin noir and raspberry tartlet. This special edition comes with a frozen mixed berry parfait Gugelhupf on the side.
The afternoon tea is not complete without Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok’s luscious scones, which come in three delectably classic flavours – vanilla, strawberry and chocolate – served with homemade strawberry vanilla jam, grapefruit curd and Devonshire clotted cream.
The noble Tea Master Ging Nipaporn Hanwichai has delicately selected some exquisite custom Ronnefeldt tea to pair well with this striking red afternoon-tea launch.
The renowned harpist Ms Tong-Juan Wang elevates the experience with charming live-harp sounds for all to enjoy during the afternoon teatime every Wednesday to Sunday.
The ‘Lady in Red – Limited Edition Afternoon Tea’ is served daily from 5 January until 15 May 2023 from 14:00 to 17:00 hrs at the 1897 lobby lounge, located on the ground floor of Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Priced at THB 1,290++ per set, paired with a choice of Ronnefeldt tea or divine coffee; and a Lady in Red twilly scarf with a Kempinski floral design to take home as a gift.
The price is subject to a 10% service charge and 7% government tax.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact the 1897 Lounge on +662 162 9000 or email dining.siambangkok@kempinski.com or visit the hotel’s website at https://www.kempinski.com/en/siam-hotel or use the Line Official Account @Siamkempinskihotel.