Must-see hotels in Bangkok

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…

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…

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

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 …

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

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

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

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…

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…

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

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

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,…

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

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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

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