The expansive Siam is the epitome of luxury in Bangkok, taking elegance to the extreme. Just 39 plush, spacious rooms occupy this vast property, which is scattered with pieces from the owners' art collection and has everything from an infinity pool to multiple dining venues to a library, cinema, gym, and spa -- while maintaining an intimate vibe. Secluded Villas offer private pools, hot tubs, and rooftop terraces. All rooms include breakfast, butler service, and free longtail boat service along the river, though reaching city center attractions can be difficult, as can finding the hotel by taxi. Some rooms have unattractive views and/or lack windows. Though somewhat more expensive than competitors like The Peninsula and the Mandarin Oriental farther upriver and closer to the Skytrain, The Siam is in a league of its own when it comes to exclusivity.
The expansive Siam is the epitome of luxury in Bangkok, taking elegance to the extreme. Just 39 plush, spacious rooms occupy this vast property, which is scattered with pieces from the owners' art collection and has everything from an infinity pool to multiple dining venues to a library, cinema, gym, and spa -- while maintaining an intimate vibe. Secluded Villas offer private pools, hot tubs, and rooftop terraces. All rooms include breakfast, butler service, and free longtail boat service along the river, though reaching city center attractions can be difficult, as can finding the hotel by taxi. Some rooms have unattractive views and/or lack windows. Though somewhat more expensive than competitors like The Peninsula and the Mandarin Oriental farther upriver and closer to the Skytrain, The Siam is in a league of its own when it comes to exclusivity.
Situated in the Pra Athit/Khao San district of Bangkok, the upscale, 68-room Riva Surya Bangkok stands out from nearby properties with its sophisticated style. Although the hotel is not in the center of the city, the bustling Kao San area is a five-minute walk, and river ferries stop close by. Rooms have classy, Thai-influenced decor, and many have balconies and river views. With its glistening riverside pool, contemporary gym, and well-reviewed restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine, the Riva Surya is among the best values on the Chao Praya River and an ideal option for couples or families looking to explore the Khao San area.
Situated in the Pra Athit/Khao San district of Bangkok, the upscale, 68-room Riva Surya Bangkok stands out from nearby properties with its sophisticated style. Although the hotel is not in the center of the city, the bustling Kao San area is a five-minute walk, and river ferries stop close by. Rooms have classy, Thai-influenced decor, and many have balconies and river views. With its glistening riverside pool, contemporary gym, and well-reviewed restaurant serving Thai and international cuisine, the Riva Surya is among the best values on the Chao Praya River and an ideal option for couples or families looking to explore the Khao San area.
The towering Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is a full-service, modern luxury hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, on one of its central avenues, and caters to all kinds of guests, from business travelers to families to couples. Its French inflection can be seen in the five restaurants and bars, which include a rooftop restaurant and lounge considered one of the city's best French restaurants. There are a modern spa and fitness center, as well as a serene outdoor pool surrounded by sunbeds and shaded loungers. Rooms are serene, contemporary, and understated, fully equipped with all the requisite luxuries, and with views overlooking the city.
The towering Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit is a full-service, modern luxury hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, on one of its central avenues, and caters to all kinds of guests, from business travelers to families to couples. Its French inflection can be seen in the five restaurants and bars, which include a rooftop restaurant and lounge considered one of the city's best French restaurants. There are a modern spa and fitness center, as well as a serene outdoor pool surrounded by sunbeds and shaded loungers. Rooms are serene, contemporary, and understated, fully equipped with all the requisite luxuries, and with views overlooking the city.
In a city where hotel rates are competitive and there are hundreds of options to choose from, this intimate, 76-room boutique hotel still manages to stand out. It's one of the best values for an upscale hotel in the city, thanks to its stylish, colorful, Chinese-inspired decor, tranquil vibe, and extensive freebies (welcome drinks, minibar items, scheduled tuk-tuk service to major sights, and Wi-Fi among them). The location in bustling Chinatown is ideal for those who want to experience Bangkok's famous street food, and there's a quality restaurant on-site as well as a swanky lounge for drinks and jazz. There is no pool, however.
In a city where hotel rates are competitive and there are hundreds of options to choose from, this intimate, 76-room boutique hotel still manages to stand out. It's one of the best values for an upscale hotel in the city, thanks to its stylish, colorful, Chinese-inspired decor, tranquil vibe, and extensive freebies (welcome drinks, minibar items, scheduled tuk-tuk service to major sights, and Wi-Fi among them). The location in bustling Chinatown is ideal for those who want to experience Bangkok's famous street food, and there's a quality restaurant on-site as well as a swanky lounge for drinks and jazz. There is no pool, however.
This modern, upscale chain hotel, outfitted throughout with vaguely Scandinavian-influenced textiles and lamps, offers an immersion in bustling Sukhumvit, a neighborhood that offers a slice of Bangkok street life. The 125 rooms are decorated with wood floors and chocolate brown decor, and have flat-screen TVs and ergonomic desk chairs. The on-site facilities include a small fitness center, a pleasant rooftop pool with a pool bar, and a restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a la carte Thai fusion dishes for lunch and dinner. It's competitively priced given the features it offers and quality of the rooms.
This modern, upscale chain hotel, outfitted throughout with vaguely Scandinavian-influenced textiles and lamps, offers an immersion in bustling Sukhumvit, a neighborhood that offers a slice of Bangkok street life. The 125 rooms are decorated with wood floors and chocolate brown decor, and have flat-screen TVs and ergonomic desk chairs. The on-site facilities include a small fitness center, a pleasant rooftop pool with a pool bar, and a restaurant serving buffet breakfast and a la carte Thai fusion dishes for lunch and dinner. It's competitively priced given the features it offers and quality of the rooms.
This cozy, upper-middle-range Homestay property consists of three townhouses filled with souvenirs from the owners' world travels. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, the property has five guest rooms with up-to-date decor: ceramic sinks, polished wood or large-tile floors, and low-lying mattresses in Thai-style configuration. Along with particularly appealing and numerous common areas, such as the rooftop terrace, the property offers a mini-kitchen for each floor with free cereals, teas, and coffee each morning. Several nearby markets provide fun sightseeing and abundant local shopping, though the traditional sightseeing destinations downtown are either a 45-minute walk or a 10-minute cab ride without traffic.
This cozy, upper-middle-range Homestay property consists of three townhouses filled with souvenirs from the owners' world travels. Situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, the property has five guest rooms with up-to-date decor: ceramic sinks, polished wood or large-tile floors, and low-lying mattresses in Thai-style configuration. Along with particularly appealing and numerous common areas, such as the rooftop terrace, the property offers a mini-kitchen for each floor with free cereals, teas, and coffee each morning. Several nearby markets provide fun sightseeing and abundant local shopping, though the traditional sightseeing destinations downtown are either a 45-minute walk or a 10-minute cab ride without traffic.
The enormous, 788-room Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is an upscale property offering spacious, contemporary rooms with attractive bathrooms and a host of conveniences like mini-fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer good city views, but decor can be a bit dated. Many famous shopping malls are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel and the Pratunam Night Market is just outside, with plenty of authentic street food on offer. Guests should keep in mind that large tour groups often stay here and the breakfast buffet and check-in can be especially hectic. There are two outdoor pools, a good fitness center, and an elegant spa, but guests looking for a more intimate experience may want to try Hotel Muse Bangkok Langusan, where rooms are slightly more expensive, but impeccably stylish.
The enormous, 788-room Berkeley Hotel Pratunam is an upscale property offering spacious, contemporary rooms with attractive bathrooms and a host of conveniences like mini-fridges, tea/coffee facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer good city views, but decor can be a bit dated. Many famous shopping malls are within a 10-minute walk of the hotel and the Pratunam Night Market is just outside, with plenty of authentic street food on offer. Guests should keep in mind that large tour groups often stay here and the breakfast buffet and check-in can be especially hectic. There are two outdoor pools, a good fitness center, and an elegant spa, but guests looking for a more intimate experience may want to try Hotel Muse Bangkok Langusan, where rooms are slightly more expensive, but impeccably stylish.
This colorful, eclectically decorated mid-range hotel is a fantastic value for budget travelers, but is located in a quiet, residential section of Bangkok that's a long walk from public transit. The hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle to the BTS station, but the journey to Bangkok’s attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas can take up to an hour. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and has a small spa and gym, and an on-site restaurant serving Thai cuisine -- buffet breakfast costs extra. The 42 rooms are cozy and clean, with teak wood and wicker furnishings, and minibars.
This colorful, eclectically decorated mid-range hotel is a fantastic value for budget travelers, but is located in a quiet, residential section of Bangkok that's a long walk from public transit. The hotel offers a free tuk-tuk shuttle to the BTS station, but the journey to Bangkok’s attractions, restaurants, and shopping areas can take up to an hour. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, and has a small spa and gym, and an on-site restaurant serving Thai cuisine -- buffet breakfast costs extra. The 42 rooms are cozy and clean, with teak wood and wicker furnishings, and minibars.
This sprawling mid-range hotel provides a convenient resting place for those arriving at or departing from Don Muang Airport, which is connected to the hotel by a covered walkway. The common areas and guest rooms are showing wear, but overall the hotel is comfortable enough. Rooms have attractive, modern, Asian-influenced decor. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a business center, and a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool that are never too crowded. There are two restaurants, and breakfast and lunch buffets. Just note that the hotel sometimes hosts noisy tour groups.
This sprawling mid-range hotel provides a convenient resting place for those arriving at or departing from Don Muang Airport, which is connected to the hotel by a covered walkway. The common areas and guest rooms are showing wear, but overall the hotel is comfortable enough. Rooms have attractive, modern, Asian-influenced decor. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a business center, and a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool that are never too crowded. There are two restaurants, and breakfast and lunch buffets. Just note that the hotel sometimes hosts noisy tour groups.