ACCOMMODATION: While the architecture an decor set the keynote of refined elegance, the hotel's natural focal point is its classic resort setting. The magnificent swimming pools are flanked by an ornamental lake, formal lily pond and superb tropical gardens, with directly beyond, the beach lapped by the sparkling sea. The accommodation provided by 300 guest rooms and suites is quite simply the last word in luxury. Perfectly complementing the deluxe accommodation are five restaurants and four bars offering an excellent variety of dining and entertainment options.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Lush greenery, sparkling blue waters and classic resort architecture create an idyllic environment in which to relax and enjoy the perfect stay in a beach resort of rare distinction. The 300 guests rooms and suites of the Dusit Resort and Polo Club, all with private balconies overlooking either sea or garden views, offer quite simply the last word in luxury. With sumptuous interior decor blending classic elegance with traditional Thai motifs, the hotel's restaurants and public areas provide a variety of settings for stylish dining and rendezvous for light refreshments.

Whether the preference is for Oriental or Western culinary traditions, for formal or informal venues, Dusit Resort and Polo Club has restaurants to suit all tastes. Royal Thai cuisine is the specialty of Ban Benjarong, alternatively Italian cuisine is served at San Marco, Continental dishes at Ascot and seafood barbecue at Rim Talay. For all-day dining, Palm Court offers a menu off popular Asian and International choices. Cocktails and light refreshments are available at the Lobby Lounge, Polo Bar, and Gymkhana Pub. Among a complete range of other facilities for business and pleasure are a ballroom accommodating up to 900 persons, a selection of smaller function rooms and a well-equipped business center. For recreation there are swimming pool, fitness center, Jacuzzi, tennis and squash courts, horse riding and jogging track.

A host of watersports are available at the splendid beach, while for a different sporting option, the hotel can make arrangements for play at any one of several nearby championship standard golf courses.

Natural beauty and a traditional Thai ambience produce a winning combination. The west coast of the Gulf of Siam possesses both attributes in full measure and offers a tranquil beach resort of true distinction. Set in the heart of this enchanting coastal region, Cha-Am / Hua Hin has been a favorite royal and aristocratic retreat since the 1920s. Today, it has lost none of its eminence. A fine sandy beach, a superb tropical climate and a backdrop of lush greenery provide the ideal resort atmosphere. But this is no brash holiday center. Cha-Am / Hua Hin retains the unassuming character of an old style Thai coastal town to ensure quiet seclusion amid peaceful surroundings. And being situated only a 3 hour drive or a 25 minute flight from Bangkok makes it all just perfect.