Must-see hotels in Bangkok

  • Siam

    Bangkok

    Zoom back to the 1930s in this retro-chic riverside heritage hotel, where art deco influences, marbled floorings, plantain-lined aqua courtyards and…

  • Bangkok Tree House

    Bangkok

    Located in the lush green zone known as the Phrapradaeng Peninsula, the Bangkok Tree House's 12 multilevel bungalows are stylishly sculpted from…

  • Praya Palazzo

    Banglamphu

    After lying dormant for over 30 years, this elegant 19th-century mansion in Thonburi was reborn as an attractive riverside boutique hotel in 2011. The 17…

  • Peninsula Hotel

    Bangkok

    The matchless and ageless Pen has it all: the location (towering over the river); the reputation (it’s consistently among the world's top-ranking luxury…

  • AriyasomVilla

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a wall of tropical greenery, this beautifully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets…

  • Arun Residence

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Although strategically located on the river directly across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house has much more than just great views. The seven…

  • Nouvo City Hotel

    Banglamphu

    A modern and luxurious hotel in the Samsen area, Nouvo prides itself as a halal-certified establishment oriented towards Muslim travellers. Rooms aren't…

  • Loy La Long

    Chinatown

    Rustic, retro, charming: the six rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over…

  • Lamphu Treehouse

    Banglamphu

    Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value. The wood-panelled rooms are attractive,…

  • Phra-Nakorn Norn-Len

    Bangkok

    Set in an enclosed garden compound decorated like a Bangkok neighbourhood of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is fun and atmospheric, and…

  • Siam Heritage

    Bangkok

    Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this hotel overflows with homey Thai charm – and is a total steal at its competitive midrange price point. The 73 rooms are…

  • Warm Window

    Bangkok

    A 2019 addition to Silom's ever-evolving hostel scene, this sleek address has two fantastic 10-bed dorms, both of which feature comfy, curtain-lined bunk…

  • Shanghai Mansion

    Chinatown

    Easily the most consciously stylish place to stay in Chinatown, this award-winning boutique hotel screams Shanghai c 1935 with stained glass, an abundance…

  • Tints of Blue

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    The location in a leafy, quiet street is reflected in the rooms here, which manage to feel secluded, homey and warm. Equipped with kitchenettes, lots of…

  • Sala Ratanakosin

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Sala has a sleek, modernist feel – a somewhat jarring contrast with the former warehouse in which it's located. The 15 rooms are decked out in black and…

  • kokotel

    Bangkok

    Quite possibly one of Bangkok's most family-friendly accommodations, kokotel unites big, sun-filled rooms with puffy beds, an expansive children's play…

  • Metropolitan by COMO

    Bangkok

    The exterior of Bangkok’s former YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city’s sleekest, sexiest hotels. The 171 rooms…

  • Mövenpick

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    A pleasant surprise awaits you at this fantastic hotel, which amazingly manages to offer top-end luxuries and amenities at prices that just about skirt…

  • Siam@Siam

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    A seemingly random mishmash of colours and industrial/recycled materials here result in a style one could describe as ‘junkyard chic’ – in a good way. The…

  • Chern

    Banglamphu

    The vast, open spaces and white, overexposed tones of this hostel converge in an almost afterlife-like feel. The eight-bed dorms are above average, but…

  • Inn a Day

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    Inn a Day wows with its hyper-cool retro/industrial theme (the hotel is in a former sugar factory) and its location (it towers over the river and Wat Arun…

  • Lub d

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    The title is a play on the Thai làp dee, meaning ‘sleep well’, but the fun atmosphere at this modern hostel might make you want to stay up all night…

  • Sukhothai

    Bangkok

    This is one of Bangkok’s classiest luxury options, and, as the name suggests, the Sukhothai employs brick stupas, courtyards and antique sculptures to…

  • Hansar

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    The Hansar can claim that elusive amalgam of style and value. All 94 rooms here are handsome and feature huge bathrooms and giant desks, but the smallest …

  • Cabochon Hotel

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    The Cabochon, which means polished gem, is indeed a diamond in rowdy Bangkok. Rooms are light-filled and unfussy, and packed with thoughtful curiosities…

  • W Bangkok

    Bangkok

    A bold, brash, big chain, the W has correspondingly youngish rooms with cheeky touches (think Thai-boxing-themed furnishings) and high-tech amenities…

  • Trinity Silom Hotel

    Bangkok

    A sophisticated hotel with rates that weigh in at a sweet midrange spot, Trinity has spacious, modern-feeling rooms with professional service. A swimming…

  • Mandarin Oriental

    Bangkok

    For the classic luxury Bangkok experience, a stay at this grand old riverside hotel is a must. The majority of rooms are in the modern Garden Wing, but we…

  • Amber

    Bangkok

    Spanning design themes such as Moroccan, Sino-Portuguese and Modern, it's easy to assume that Amber might emphasise style over comfort. But nothing here…

  • Niras Bankoc

    Banglamphu

    A counterpart to Bangkok's predominately modern hostels, Niras takes advantage of its location in an antique shophouse to arrive at a charmingly old…

  • Smile Society

    Bangkok

    Part boutique hotel, part hostel, this four-storey operation combines small but comfortable and well-equipped rooms, and dorms with spotless shared…

  • Hotel Indigo

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    An international chain with local flavour, the Indigo has borrowed from the history and culture of Bangkok to arrive at a hotel that is retro, modern,…

  • S31

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    The bold patterns and graphics of its interior and exterior make the S31 a fun, youthful choice. Thoughtful touches like kitchenettes with large fridge,…

  • Millennium Hilton

    Bangkok

    The moment you enter its stylish lobby, you know that this is among Bangkok’s most modern riverside hotels. Rooms, all of which have widescreen river…

  • Okura Prestige

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    The Bangkok venture of this Japanese chain is – unlike many other big-name operations in Bangkok – distinctly unflashy. But we like the minimalist, almost…

  • Chakrabongse Villas

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    This almost fairy-tale-like compound incorporates three sumptuous but cramped rooms and four larger suites and villas, some with great river views, all…

  • Sofitel So

    Bangkok

    This is one of a handful of large-yet-hip branded hotels in Bangkok. The four-elements-inspired design theme has no two rooms looking quite the same, but…

  • K Maison

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    The lobby, with its pure white, swirling marble and streaks of blue, sets the tone of this boutique hotel. The 21 rooms follow suit, and are handsome in a…

  • Café Ice Residence

    Bangkok

    This spotless, classy villa is more home than hotel, with nine inviting, spacious and comfortable rooms. Outfitted with subtle yet attractive furnishings,…

  • Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    This conveniently located, business-oriented hotel offers some of the biggest rooms in town and fills them with a generous spread of amenities. Guest…