Villa Deva Resort and Hotel is inspired by the traditional
Thai way of life. Every element of the hotel is designed with
meticulous attention to honour the prestigious legacy of Sathon’s
rich history. Aesthetic, handcrafted Thai features and motifs have
been incorporated into the design concept, from the traditional
Thai roof shape to the wooden sunshade panels. The inspiration of
the unique carved lattice pattern for these sunshades is drawn from
the auspicious ‘pla tapien’, a plaited fish mobile traditionally woven
using coconut fronds, which perfectly connects the contemporary
world with the Orient of the past. The hotel’s masterplan was based
on the concept of ‘Tha Nam’ or waterfront, a traditional way of life
for Thais, with a flight of steps leading down to the water. Various
elements create the feeling of living near the river, and the covered
walkways bring our guests closer to nature. Also, the tree supports
were designed after the style of the Ayutthaya elephant kraal, or
Phaniat, neatly bound with rope, to celebrate Thai culture and
identity.