The west coast of the Gulf of Siam combines natural beauty with a true Thai ambience. It was here, at Hua Hin, that Thailand's first beach resort blossomed in the 1920s as a summer retreat for royalty and the aristocracy. Today, Dusit Resort and Polo Club preserves an established tradition of classic hospitality. Located just a 3-hour drive from Bangkok, or 25 minutes by air, the hotel commands an unspoilt beachfront, while providing deluxe comforts in a superb modern resort setting. Luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites are matched by a selection of gourmet restaurants and full recreational facilities to fulfill the hotel's promise as the aristocrat of Thailand's beach resort. 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. 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.