This disused look-out is a short distance from Muttrah bazaar and is accessed from behind a derelict cafe. Park in the cafe car park and go behind the old cafe to access the steep steps (hundreds of them) to climb to the top. Views from here are fantastic and look out over the harbour and inland to the park. Worth... more
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Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Jul 20, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful
We went to the Al Husn just after New Year, to have a quiet break and get some sun. We chose the Al Husn, which is a fair bit more expensive than the other two sections of the resort, to get the privacy and peace that it offers. Upon arrival we ended up waiting for quite a while to be... more
Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
Jul 19, 2008
Having spent 5 hectic day in Bangkok we were ready for some peace and quiet and some luxury!! We were not dissapointed at all. We booked 11 nights Half Board at the al bandar and wished we stayed longer. The complex is in low season due to the weather being mid 40's, this suited us greatley as we dont like... more
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