With 378 modern, apartment-style rooms and a convenient location above one of Bangkok's luxury malls, with covered access to the sky train, the Emporium Suites by Chatrium is a central, luxurious choice. The high-end chain suites-hotel -- each room has a kitchen and dining area -- has a restaurant with city views, as well as a rooftop pool set amid tropical gardens. The complex is home to one of Thailand's top spas, and the gym comes equipped with top-of-the-line equipment, a locker room, and steam rooms. The number of guests can be an issue as the breakfast area can get crowded and securing a lounge chair around the pool can be a challenge, but, otherwise, the spacious suites are low-key and elegant, and the overall experience is a relaxing one. Business travelers may want to compare it with the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park, an upscale hotel with club rooms that include lots of nice perks.
With 378 modern, apartment-style rooms and a convenient location above one of Bangkok's luxury malls, with covered access to the sky train, the Emporium Suites by Chatrium is a central, luxurious choice. The high-end chain suites-hotel -- each room has a kitchen and dining area -- has a restaurant with city views, as well as a rooftop pool set amid tropical gardens. The complex is home to one of Thailand's top spas, and the gym comes equipped with top-of-the-line equipment, a locker room, and steam rooms. The number of guests can be an issue as the breakfast area can get crowded and securing a lounge chair around the pool can be a challenge, but, otherwise, the spacious suites are low-key and elegant, and the overall experience is a relaxing one. Business travelers may want to compare it with the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park, an upscale hotel with club rooms that include lots of nice perks.
The 760-room Ambassador Hotel Bangkok is a huge, mid-range hotel divided between a renovated tower and an unrenovated one. The Sukhumvit location is attractive, within five minutes of the Nana BTS and in the prime center of the Soi 11 party district. This property offers renovated rooms with electric kettles, minibars, and bathrooms with mosaic tiles, but some yet-to-be-renovated rooms are not as attractive and have inconsistent Internet or air-conditioning. Privilege level rooms, housed in the Tower Wing, may be worth the extra price. There are several restaurants and bars, a large outdoor pool, a garden that's home to a wide variety of birds, and a hair salon with a private room for Muslim women. While Wi-Fi is free and there is a spa on-site with a steam room and hot tub, guests should expect the possibility of solicitation in the lobby, with an on-site club called Climax located in the basement. Travelers might want to comparison shop with other mid-range hotels like Budacco or Le Fenix Sukhumvit.
The 760-room Ambassador Hotel Bangkok is a huge, mid-range hotel divided between a renovated tower and an unrenovated one. The Sukhumvit location is attractive, within five minutes of the Nana BTS and in the prime center of the Soi 11 party district. This property offers renovated rooms with electric kettles, minibars, and bathrooms with mosaic tiles, but some yet-to-be-renovated rooms are not as attractive and have inconsistent Internet or air-conditioning. Privilege level rooms, housed in the Tower Wing, may be worth the extra price. There are several restaurants and bars, a large outdoor pool, a garden that's home to a wide variety of birds, and a hair salon with a private room for Muslim women. While Wi-Fi is free and there is a spa on-site with a steam room and hot tub, guests should expect the possibility of solicitation in the lobby, with an on-site club called Climax located in the basement. Travelers might want to comparison shop with other mid-range hotels like Budacco or Le Fenix Sukhumvit.
Popular with both tourists and Japanese business travelers, the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini is conveniently located in the Silom business district, near the lively Patpong night market. The upscale chain hotel has 241 clean and comfortable rooms with minimal decor, located above the 23rd floor of a skyscraper in Silom. Club-level rooms include access to the club lounge, with free breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour with snacks. The hotel has a Cantonese restaurant serving food prepared by a former Thailand Iron Chef Champion, as well as a deli with an outdoor annex and the casual, all-day Panorama Restaurant, with city views. There is also a bar with rooftop views, a small fitness center, and a spa. The outdoor pool area is particularly pleasant, but the shaded sundeck doesn't allow for much sunbathing. Overall, it's a solid, upscale property with often reasonable prices, but it doesn't live up to its five-star rating.
Popular with both tourists and Japanese business travelers, the Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini is conveniently located in the Silom business district, near the lively Patpong night market. The upscale chain hotel has 241 clean and comfortable rooms with minimal decor, located above the 23rd floor of a skyscraper in Silom. Club-level rooms include access to the club lounge, with free breakfast, afternoon tea, and happy hour with snacks. The hotel has a Cantonese restaurant serving food prepared by a former Thailand Iron Chef Champion, as well as a deli with an outdoor annex and the casual, all-day Panorama Restaurant, with city views. There is also a bar with rooftop views, a small fitness center, and a spa. The outdoor pool area is particularly pleasant, but the shaded sundeck doesn't allow for much sunbathing. Overall, it's a solid, upscale property with often reasonable prices, but it doesn't live up to its five-star rating.
The InterContinental Bangkok is a top-notch hotel located in the heart of central Bangkok. With a Skytrain entrance just by the door, guests can avoid Bangkok's infamous traffic, and the city's best shopping, dining, and drinking are all within walking distance. The rooms here are extremely spacious, well appointed, and feature LCD TVs and iPod docks, as well as comfortable Posturpedic mattresses. The resort has a host of tasty restaurants, from Chinese to Italian, to a high-end steakhouse, and there's also a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel also is well-prepared for business visitors with some of the best meeting and conference facilities in the city. The only blemishes on this stylish place are its high price tag and the dense traffic zone it sits in, making taxi rides during rush hour unbearable.
The InterContinental Bangkok is a top-notch hotel located in the heart of central Bangkok. With a Skytrain entrance just by the door, guests can avoid Bangkok's infamous traffic, and the city's best shopping, dining, and drinking are all within walking distance. The rooms here are extremely spacious, well appointed, and feature LCD TVs and iPod docks, as well as comfortable Posturpedic mattresses. The resort has a host of tasty restaurants, from Chinese to Italian, to a high-end steakhouse, and there's also a state-of-the-art fitness center. The hotel also is well-prepared for business visitors with some of the best meeting and conference facilities in the city. The only blemishes on this stylish place are its high price tag and the dense traffic zone it sits in, making taxi rides during rush hour unbearable.
Famous among the older generation of Bangkokians, this 525-room luxury hotel on the Chao Phraya River is ideal for many types of travelers, from families to couples to large business groups. There are other large hotels on the river dating back to the 1980s, but the Ramada Plaza is modern throughout, including the rooms, some of which are enormous suites with private garden terraces and spectacular views. The hotel offers every amenity needed for a self-contained vacation -- huge spa, beautiful outdoor pool, five restaurants, three bars, and plenty of meeting and banquet space. Bangkok’s popular Asiatique market is a 10-minute walk, and many attractions are easily accessible via tuk-tuk or river boat. However, some taxis won't travel to the hotel at night, and large groups can be noisy. Guests wanting smaller, more central accommodations could consider the Majestic Grande Hotel in Lower Sukhumvit.
Famous among the older generation of Bangkokians, this 525-room luxury hotel on the Chao Phraya River is ideal for many types of travelers, from families to couples to large business groups. There are other large hotels on the river dating back to the 1980s, but the Ramada Plaza is modern throughout, including the rooms, some of which are enormous suites with private garden terraces and spectacular views. The hotel offers every amenity needed for a self-contained vacation -- huge spa, beautiful outdoor pool, five restaurants, three bars, and plenty of meeting and banquet space. Bangkok’s popular Asiatique market is a 10-minute walk, and many attractions are easily accessible via tuk-tuk or river boat. However, some taxis won't travel to the hotel at night, and large groups can be noisy. Guests wanting smaller, more central accommodations could consider the Majestic Grande Hotel in Lower Sukhumvit.
Excellently located right across the street from the largest mall in Bangkok -- CentralWorld -- the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a luxury hotel that has 380 rooms with marble bathrooms and huge windows. There are even self-contained cottages on-site with little gardens, for those looking for a homier, more private vibe. Located right in the middle of Bangkok, steps away from the Chidlom and Rajdamri BTS Skytrain Stations, it's an excellent upscale choice for travelers who want to be near the neighborhoods of Sukhumvit and Silom. In addition to 10 restaurants and bars on-site, the hotel serves traditional afternoon tea daily to the musical strings of a classical trio. The hotel is packed with amenities, including a swimming pool and superb spa. There's nightly jazz and blues nights which guests rave about. Some complain, however, that they can hear the sky train from their rooms at night.
Excellently located right across the street from the largest mall in Bangkok -- CentralWorld -- the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a luxury hotel that has 380 rooms with marble bathrooms and huge windows. There are even self-contained cottages on-site with little gardens, for those looking for a homier, more private vibe. Located right in the middle of Bangkok, steps away from the Chidlom and Rajdamri BTS Skytrain Stations, it's an excellent upscale choice for travelers who want to be near the neighborhoods of Sukhumvit and Silom. In addition to 10 restaurants and bars on-site, the hotel serves traditional afternoon tea daily to the musical strings of a classical trio. The hotel is packed with amenities, including a swimming pool and superb spa. There's nightly jazz and blues nights which guests rave about. Some complain, however, that they can hear the sky train from their rooms at night.
The Furama Silom is a mid-range chain hotel located next to the Silom business district and within walking distance of the lively Patpong night market. The hotel’s 258 rooms are spacious, but lower-tier rooms are a bit dated in style and all could benefit from a deeper cleaning. Suites with kitchenettes are available for long-stay guests. An extensive, free breakfast buffet is served daily, and the restaurant serves Thai and international cuisine throughout the day, including a lunch buffet. The 20th-floor rooftop pool and bar area has panoramic city views, and the fitness center has a range of equipment, but both areas could use some updating. A private Executive Lounge -- with free snacks and drinks throughout the day, and evening cocktails -- is open to those in Executive rooms. If you're willing to spend a bit more, compare rates with the nearby Glow Trinity Silom, where the rooms are more modern.
The Furama Silom is a mid-range chain hotel located next to the Silom business district and within walking distance of the lively Patpong night market. The hotel’s 258 rooms are spacious, but lower-tier rooms are a bit dated in style and all could benefit from a deeper cleaning. Suites with kitchenettes are available for long-stay guests. An extensive, free breakfast buffet is served daily, and the restaurant serves Thai and international cuisine throughout the day, including a lunch buffet. The 20th-floor rooftop pool and bar area has panoramic city views, and the fitness center has a range of equipment, but both areas could use some updating. A private Executive Lounge -- with free snacks and drinks throughout the day, and evening cocktails -- is open to those in Executive rooms. If you're willing to spend a bit more, compare rates with the nearby Glow Trinity Silom, where the rooms are more modern.
In sprawling Pratunam, Bangkok’s busy business and entertainment district, Grand Diamond Suites is showing its age, but it's nonetheless an upscale pick. The family-friendly hotel, capped off with its diamond-cut shaped structure, is in a great location for shopaholics but is far away from tourist hot spots like the Grand Palace. It has 172 all-suite rooms, four penthouses, an outdoor pool, and on-site massage rooms -- but guests have complained about water damage and old carpets. First House Bangkok, a two-minute walk away, has trendier rooms and often cheaper rates, so it's worth considering.
In sprawling Pratunam, Bangkok’s busy business and entertainment district, Grand Diamond Suites is showing its age, but it's nonetheless an upscale pick. The family-friendly hotel, capped off with its diamond-cut shaped structure, is in a great location for shopaholics but is far away from tourist hot spots like the Grand Palace. It has 172 all-suite rooms, four penthouses, an outdoor pool, and on-site massage rooms -- but guests have complained about water damage and old carpets. First House Bangkok, a two-minute walk away, has trendier rooms and often cheaper rates, so it's worth considering.
The Davis Bangkok is an upscale hotel with three different wings located on busy Soi 24, a side road of the even bigger Sukhumvit Road. The 247 rooms are modern and well-furnished, and the style lives up to the property's boutique billing; they are spread amongst the cheaper Corner Wing and the Main Wing, while private villas are found out back in the Baan Davis area. The hotel has two restaurants and is connected to a plaza full of eateries and shops, including Starbucks. A small pool, fitness center, and spa are all housed together on an upper floor. The area's rush hour traffic and distance from the Skytrain are the main drawbacks, but the hotel is elegant, and doesn't really have much competition in this location.
The Davis Bangkok is an upscale hotel with three different wings located on busy Soi 24, a side road of the even bigger Sukhumvit Road. The 247 rooms are modern and well-furnished, and the style lives up to the property's boutique billing; they are spread amongst the cheaper Corner Wing and the Main Wing, while private villas are found out back in the Baan Davis area. The hotel has two restaurants and is connected to a plaza full of eateries and shops, including Starbucks. A small pool, fitness center, and spa are all housed together on an upper floor. The area's rush hour traffic and distance from the Skytrain are the main drawbacks, but the hotel is elegant, and doesn't really have much competition in this location.
Set in the heart of Bangkok's busy Sukhumvit district, home to the city's best shopping and dining, the three-pearl Windsor Suites Hotel is a good base for travelers looking to explore the city. Its 347 suites are spread over 26 floors and although the top-floor Neo Suites have a more modern style, most have a dated look that isn't too appealing. All include small living rooms, and some add a kitchenette. The hotel has four different restaurants and a spa with sauna and hot tub, plus an outdoor pool area on the 14th floor with palms and a poolside bar. Views across the city skyline are particularly nice. Those looking for a more modern suite-hotel in this area might want to check out the Adelphi Suites down the road.
Set in the heart of Bangkok's busy Sukhumvit district, home to the city's best shopping and dining, the three-pearl Windsor Suites Hotel is a good base for travelers looking to explore the city. Its 347 suites are spread over 26 floors and although the top-floor Neo Suites have a more modern style, most have a dated look that isn't too appealing. All include small living rooms, and some add a kitchenette. The hotel has four different restaurants and a spa with sauna and hot tub, plus an outdoor pool area on the 14th floor with palms and a poolside bar. Views across the city skyline are particularly nice. Those looking for a more modern suite-hotel in this area might want to check out the Adelphi Suites down the road.