The St. Regis Bangkok is an impressive five-pearl luxury hotel next to the Ratchadamri BTS Skytrain station, a short walk from high-end shopping and dining. The hotel features a huge outdoor pool, a full-service spa with hot tubs and steam rooms, a top-notch fitness center, Italian and New York-style eateries, a drawing room with afternoon tea, and a clubby St. Regis bar with its own signature Thai-style Bloody Mary. The 228 spacious rooms are decked out in sexy, but sober, contemporary tones and have marble bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Every room has butler service as well. Travelers who want a luxury hotel closer to the Chao Phraya river and main temples might want to compare rates and amenities at the Shangri-La or Mandarin Oriental.
The St. Regis Bangkok is an impressive five-pearl luxury hotel next to the Ratchadamri BTS Skytrain station, a short walk from high-end shopping and dining. The hotel features a huge outdoor pool, a full-service spa with hot tubs and steam rooms, a top-notch fitness center, Italian and New York-style eateries, a drawing room with afternoon tea, and a clubby St. Regis bar with its own signature Thai-style Bloody Mary. The 228 spacious rooms are decked out in sexy, but sober, contemporary tones and have marble bathrooms with separate showers and tubs. Every room has butler service as well. Travelers who want a luxury hotel closer to the Chao Phraya river and main temples might want to compare rates and amenities at the Shangri-La or Mandarin Oriental.
The 175-room Pinnacle Lumpinee Park Hotel is a mid-range property located near Lumpini Park, Bangkok's biggest green space. The park entrance and the metro are 10 minutes away on foot, though it's a bit of a walk to trendy dining off Silom Road. Rooms here pleasant, but the hotel is older and slightly worn at the seams. In-room features include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and large floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent city views in some rooms. Additionally, the hotel has a small rooftop pool and a fitness center, along with a restaurant overlooking the city. Glow Trinity Silom is closer to the buzz around Silom Road and has far more contemporary rooms for just a bit more money.
The 175-room Pinnacle Lumpinee Park Hotel is a mid-range property located near Lumpini Park, Bangkok's biggest green space. The park entrance and the metro are 10 minutes away on foot, though it's a bit of a walk to trendy dining off Silom Road. Rooms here pleasant, but the hotel is older and slightly worn at the seams. In-room features include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and large floor-to-ceiling windows with excellent city views in some rooms. Additionally, the hotel has a small rooftop pool and a fitness center, along with a restaurant overlooking the city. Glow Trinity Silom is closer to the buzz around Silom Road and has far more contemporary rooms for just a bit more money.
The 48-room Chern Hostel is a sharp budget option that's conveniently located in the Rattanakosin area, close to restaurants, shops, and major attractions. Both dorms and private rooms are available, all of which are air-conditioned. Private rooms also have en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and safes. Rooms are clean and spacious, but bathrooms are compact and some could use a deep cleaning. Quirky artwork throughout depicts Thai idioms and proverbs, adding a nice dose of character to this otherwise simple property. Breakfast is available in the open-air coffee shop, and there's a common area with games and a computer. Travelers looking for an alternative budget option could check out the Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza, which has a restaurant and two outdoor swimming pools with sundecks.
The 48-room Chern Hostel is a sharp budget option that's conveniently located in the Rattanakosin area, close to restaurants, shops, and major attractions. Both dorms and private rooms are available, all of which are air-conditioned. Private rooms also have en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and safes. Rooms are clean and spacious, but bathrooms are compact and some could use a deep cleaning. Quirky artwork throughout depicts Thai idioms and proverbs, adding a nice dose of character to this otherwise simple property. Breakfast is available in the open-air coffee shop, and there's a common area with games and a computer. Travelers looking for an alternative budget option could check out the Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza, which has a restaurant and two outdoor swimming pools with sundecks.
Centre Point Hotel Chidlom is a four-pearl apartment hotel in the sleek, but not particularly happening, Lumphini area of Bangkok, near embassies and shopping malls. The 200 rooms and suites all have apartment-style amenities, with kitchens or kitchenettes (most with washing machines) and all come with electric toilets from Japan. Amenities are top-notch, with a 24-hour fitness center, a restaurant with room service, meeting space for rent, and a library, plus a small indoor saltwater pool with massage jets. There's even a small putting green and laundry facilities for guests in rooms without washing machines. It's great overall, but better suited for those who want something quiet. Travelers looking for a spot with a larger pool and a location more conducive to nights out on the town may want to consider S31 Sukhumvit Hotel instead.
Centre Point Hotel Chidlom is a four-pearl apartment hotel in the sleek, but not particularly happening, Lumphini area of Bangkok, near embassies and shopping malls. The 200 rooms and suites all have apartment-style amenities, with kitchens or kitchenettes (most with washing machines) and all come with electric toilets from Japan. Amenities are top-notch, with a 24-hour fitness center, a restaurant with room service, meeting space for rent, and a library, plus a small indoor saltwater pool with massage jets. There's even a small putting green and laundry facilities for guests in rooms without washing machines. It's great overall, but better suited for those who want something quiet. Travelers looking for a spot with a larger pool and a location more conducive to nights out on the town may want to consider S31 Sukhumvit Hotel instead.
Inn a Day is a mid-range boutique hotel set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River near the Tha Tien Pier as well as shopping, dining, and fresh food markets. The inn is a short walk to the Wat Pho temple and the ferry to Wat Arun. The 11 individually decorated have an industrial-chic aesthetic and all come with min-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Nearly all have balconies, some with river views across to Wat Arun, but noise from boat traffic can be an issue (as can the bathroom design). The inn has limited features, though its well-liked Thai restaurant serves a free breakfast and the hotel has free bikes. Rates are comparable to Arun Residence around the corner, but the Inn's vibe is more hip.
Inn a Day is a mid-range boutique hotel set on the banks of the Chao Phraya River near the Tha Tien Pier as well as shopping, dining, and fresh food markets. The inn is a short walk to the Wat Pho temple and the ferry to Wat Arun. The 11 individually decorated have an industrial-chic aesthetic and all come with min-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Nearly all have balconies, some with river views across to Wat Arun, but noise from boat traffic can be an issue (as can the bathroom design). The inn has limited features, though its well-liked Thai restaurant serves a free breakfast and the hotel has free bikes. Rates are comparable to Arun Residence around the corner, but the Inn's vibe is more hip.
The three-pearl Baiyoke Boutique Hotel offers affordable and comfortable rooms and suites in a quiet section of the otherwise busy Pratunam, a wholesale shopping district in the heart of Bangkok. Rooms feature small flat-screen TVs and funky decor, and suites also come with living areas. A breakfast room, coffee shop, spa, and large conference room are on-site, but there’s no swimming pool or fitness center. The Cottage Suvarnabhumi is a similar option that does have a pool, although it's a bit further out of the city center than the Baiyoke.
The three-pearl Baiyoke Boutique Hotel offers affordable and comfortable rooms and suites in a quiet section of the otherwise busy Pratunam, a wholesale shopping district in the heart of Bangkok. Rooms feature small flat-screen TVs and funky decor, and suites also come with living areas. A breakfast room, coffee shop, spa, and large conference room are on-site, but there’s no swimming pool or fitness center. The Cottage Suvarnabhumi is a similar option that does have a pool, although it's a bit further out of the city center than the Baiyoke.
The 50-room Hotel de Bangkok is a small budget property that's a 15-minute walk from Baiyoke Tower and the Pratunam Market shopping area. On a quiet side street, this hotel is an easy five-minute walk to the Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link station, but a hike to most major tourist zones. Rooms here are simple and bright, with modern Thai decor, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges plus free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a cozy restaurant for all-day dining and serves a free breakfast with Thai and Western options. For a nearby hotel with more style that's closer to the malls of Chit Lom, check out Budacco, which has quaint boutique rooms at similar rates.
The 50-room Hotel de Bangkok is a small budget property that's a 15-minute walk from Baiyoke Tower and the Pratunam Market shopping area. On a quiet side street, this hotel is an easy five-minute walk to the Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link station, but a hike to most major tourist zones. Rooms here are simple and bright, with modern Thai decor, flat-screen TVs, safes, and mini-fridges plus free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a cozy restaurant for all-day dining and serves a free breakfast with Thai and Western options. For a nearby hotel with more style that's closer to the malls of Chit Lom, check out Budacco, which has quaint boutique rooms at similar rates.
The Residence on Thonglor is a smart, three-and-a-half-pearl property located in Bangkok’s trendy Thonglor area. The hotel attracts long- and short-stay guests with its 78 apartment-style rooms, which come with kitchenettes and soaking tubs. There’s a chic little rooftop swimming pool, along with other spiffy features like a putting green and sauna (although the latter is for men-only). Its location is a bit of a mixed bag: There are top-notch bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, but the property is far from the Skytrain and many popular attractions; plus some guests complain of noise from the nearby hospital. Travelers looking for an apartment-style property with a more central location may want to compare rates and amenities with Legacy Suites Bangkok.
The Residence on Thonglor is a smart, three-and-a-half-pearl property located in Bangkok’s trendy Thonglor area. The hotel attracts long- and short-stay guests with its 78 apartment-style rooms, which come with kitchenettes and soaking tubs. There’s a chic little rooftop swimming pool, along with other spiffy features like a putting green and sauna (although the latter is for men-only). Its location is a bit of a mixed bag: There are top-notch bars and restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, but the property is far from the Skytrain and many popular attractions; plus some guests complain of noise from the nearby hospital. Travelers looking for an apartment-style property with a more central location may want to compare rates and amenities with Legacy Suites Bangkok.
In the heart of Sukhumvit, the three-and-a-half-pearl Danish-owned hotel attracts guests from all over the world, including plenty of families. The Mermaid's 69 rooms and suites are sleek and contemporary with colorful mood lighting and marble bathrooms, and higher-category units feature balconies with views out over the city below. Amenities include a saltwater pool with a kids' section, a restaurant with a mediocre (but free) breakfast buffet, a wine cellar for private events, and free (but sometimes slow) Wi-Fi -- but there's no fitness center. If the lack of a gym is a deal-breaker, consider Aspen Suites Hotel Sukhumvit 2 Bangkok by Compass Hospitality, which also has a pool along with a small fitness center and rooms with kitchenettes.
In the heart of Sukhumvit, the three-and-a-half-pearl Danish-owned hotel attracts guests from all over the world, including plenty of families. The Mermaid's 69 rooms and suites are sleek and contemporary with colorful mood lighting and marble bathrooms, and higher-category units feature balconies with views out over the city below. Amenities include a saltwater pool with a kids' section, a restaurant with a mediocre (but free) breakfast buffet, a wine cellar for private events, and free (but sometimes slow) Wi-Fi -- but there's no fitness center. If the lack of a gym is a deal-breaker, consider Aspen Suites Hotel Sukhumvit 2 Bangkok by Compass Hospitality, which also has a pool along with a small fitness center and rooms with kitchenettes.
The upscale Amara Bangkok rises 26 stories above the bustling and trendy Bangrak/Silom districts, with excellent cityscape views from its stunning -- but small -- rooftop infinity pool. Its 24-hour gym and four wining-and-dining options all have an alfresco vibe, with full glass walls overlooking the city or display original Thai art for a soothing, open atmosphere. The 250 contemporary rooms come with spacious bathrooms that feature walk-in rainfall showers, and a minibar boutique in the lobby is handy for stocking mini-fridges. The Patpong Night Market is a five-minute walk, as is limitless street food, and it's 10 minutes on foot to the skytrain. Want an upgrade that's romantic and includes a spa? The luxe Le Meridien Bangkok is few blocks down, though rates will be higher.
The upscale Amara Bangkok rises 26 stories above the bustling and trendy Bangrak/Silom districts, with excellent cityscape views from its stunning -- but small -- rooftop infinity pool. Its 24-hour gym and four wining-and-dining options all have an alfresco vibe, with full glass walls overlooking the city or display original Thai art for a soothing, open atmosphere. The 250 contemporary rooms come with spacious bathrooms that feature walk-in rainfall showers, and a minibar boutique in the lobby is handy for stocking mini-fridges. The Patpong Night Market is a five-minute walk, as is limitless street food, and it's 10 minutes on foot to the skytrain. Want an upgrade that's romantic and includes a spa? The luxe Le Meridien Bangkok is few blocks down, though rates will be higher.