Must-see hotels in Bangkok

  • Urbana

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    This reputable serviced-apartment provider has a good mix of suites that make perfect logistical and financial sense if you're travelling with family. It…

  • Swan Hotel

    Bangkok

    The 1960s-era furnishings somewhat date this classic Bangkok hotel, but the rooms are airy and virtually spotless, and the antiquated vibe provides the…

  • FU House Hostel

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    Great for a quiet, low-key stay is this two-storey wooden villa on a residential street. Choose between attractive bunk beds in one of two spacious,…

  • House by the Pond

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    This is an affordable, older-style serviced apartment located a pleasant distance from the chaos of Sukhumvit's main drag. Long-stay options are also…

  • Hotel Clover

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    The rooms here aren't vast, but splashes of colour, a contemporary and comfortable vibe, and a location close to both the BTS and MRT make the Clover a…

  • Sourire

    Banglamphu

    More home than hotel, the 38 rooms here exude a calming, matronly vibe. Soft lighting, comfortable and sturdy wood furniture, and the friendly owners…

  • Cottage

    Bangkok

    Near the Suvarnabhumi International Airport compound – and within walking distance of food and shopping options – is this solid midranger with airport…

  • Amari Don Muang Airport Hotel

    Bangkok

    Located directly opposite Don Mueang International Airport, this hotel also has well-equipped day-use rooms for passengers on short layovers.

  • Atlanta

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    Defiantly antiquated and equal parts frumpy and grumpy, this crumbling gem has changed very little since its 1952 construction. The opulent lobby – with…

  • Diamond House

    Banglamphu

    Despite sharing real estate with a Chinese temple, there’s no conflict of design at this eccentric hotel. Most rooms have raised-platform beds, and are…

  • LUXX

    Bangkok

    LUXX, the Th Decho branch of the stylish LUXX XL, flaunts the hospitality chain's trademark hip minimalist vibe, along with a vantage location close to…

  • Royal Hotel

    Banglamphu

    If you cherish history over style, then consider a stay at this landmark hotel dating back to 1942, also known as the Rattanakosin Hotel. Be sure to ask…

  • New Siam Riverside

    Banglamphu

    One of a handful of places along Th Phra Athit taking advantage of the riverside setting, this hotel has comfortable yet plain rooms with tiny bathrooms…

  • Pannee Residence

    Banglamphu

    Pannee is a multistorey hotel offering tidy, if somewhat character-anaemic, rooms. The cheapest rooms are small, but like all the others include a safe,…

  • Embassy Sathorn

    Bangkok

    The former King’s Hotel has been reborn as a no-frills midranger, located right in the middle of the embassy district. The primary colours and bold lines…

  • Holiday Inn

    Bangkok

    Expect the standard Holiday Inn treatment at this giant operation – modern features, luxury amenities and the usual creature comforts all at a reasonable…

  • Wendy House

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    The 38 rooms at this long-standing midranger are small and basic, but are exceedingly clean and relatively well equipped (standard issues include TV and…

  • Rajata Hotel

    Banglamphu

    This defiantly old-school hotel is an unassuming but comfortable choice for those who would rather not stay on Th Khao San, but who don’t want to be too…

  • Baan Sukhumvit

    Thanon Sukhumvit

    With only 12 rooms, this hotel exudes an approachable, cosy feel. Rooms lack bells and whistles, but are subtly attractive; the more expensive include a…

  • Baan Tepa Boutique House

    Bangkok

    Named after different districts in Bangkok, the eight rooms in this beautiful pre-WWII wooden house are somewhat compact. But the decor edges towards the…

  • Reno Hotel

    Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi

    Rooms at the Reno are large and light-filled, and reflect the ongoing renovations evident in the lobby and exterior. But the cafe and pool of this Vietnam…

  • Ban Thungdaeng

    Banglamphu

    This whitewashed wooden house features eight rooms tucked away in a classic Bangkok alleyway. Rooms aren't huge, but are attractive and well furnished.