Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin formerly Sofitel Central Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin: The elegance of a bygone era is carefully retained in this fascinating Colonial style low-rise hotel, which boasts a unique topiary with meticulously sculted elephants, squirrels, and birds on 16 hectares of land, with its own private beach.Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the Kingdom’s first resort hotel, was opened in 1923 as the Railway Hotel and now offers 207 luxurious rooms, suites, Sofitel Club rooms, 4 pools, and an excellent beachfront location, making it a destination of choice for the discerning travelers. The resort is situated directly on Hua Hin beach, just 190 kilometers south of Bangkok, direct access to Hua Hin town, a glimpse of the local street life and shopping is only steps from the resort, and surrounded by six 18 hole golf courses