52 Best Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand

On the riverbank close to Wat Pho, Chakrabongse Villas offers four Thai-themed luxury suites in reconstructed traditional Thai homes, along with four luxury studio apartments, on the grounds of Chakrabongse House, which was built in 1908 for Prince Chakrabongse. Run by his granddaughter, the urban resort is one of the city's most coveted addresses, so book well in advance. 

A modern aesthetic and a trendy focus on healthy living sets this hotel apart from the competition. The rooms are smartly decorated with creamy walls, pillows, and rugs, offsetting dark woods and deep browns. Glow, the all-organic restaurant, offers an excellent breakfast buffet which includes made-to-order mains and fresh juices. The hotel is also home to the highly praised Thai restaurant Nahm and has sleek indoor pool and gym facilities.

Set in a 40-story high-rise overlooking the posh Velaa Sindhorn Village shopping and dining complex, this sleek and sophisticated hotel is a short walk from Lumphini Park as well as BTS Chidlom. What really sets the hotel apart is its policy of welcoming all pets, no matter their size, weight, or breed, at no extra charge. The hotel offers pet beds, bowls, and assorted toys as needed, plus there's an ample grass lawn out front where you can walk your pooch. Rooms feature free-standing tubs and rainfall showers, plus yoga mats, minibars, and Nespresso machines.

A favorite with repeat Bangkok visitors, the Pullman projects a New York aesthetic with a Parisian flair, with the full-service Anne Semonin Spa and Scarlett Wine Bar---a rooftop indoor-outdoor bistro with a good selection of French wines and cheeses, popular with locals and expats during sunset happy hours. There are three other trendy dining venues in the hotel, including 25 Degrees, a custom burger eatery with a fully stocked bar open 24 hours. Rooms and suites are well-decorated, and there's an executive lounge for guests on the higher floors.

One of Bangkok's most prestigious riverfront properties, the Shangri-La rivals even the more famous Mandarin Oriental. Crystal chandeliers illuminate the palatial marble lobby, and the adjacent lounge offers marvelous Chao Phraya views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The peace of the gardens is interrupted only by the puttering of passing boats. In the luxurious Krungthep Wing, a separate tower across the garden, the rooms are larger and quieter, with balconies overlooking the river—a rare treat in Bangkok. The hotel is a short walk from BTS Saphan Taksin.

An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire: the "earth" rooms, for example, resemble blue caves, and "water" rooms come with bathtubs overlooking the Bangkok skyline. Rooms have giant monitors as well as Macs; the many other amenities include complimentary minibars. The pool is set on an outdoor terrace with great views, the fitness center is state of the art, and the views over Lumphini Park are unbeatable.

With a blend of French panache and Thai gentility, this full-service modern luxury hotel offers spacious rooms with towering city views and upscale furnishings (including Bose surround sound). The five restaurants and bars includes one of the city's best rooftop bistros, Belga, which offers Belgian cuisine and an impressive selection of Belgian beers in bottle and on tap. The hotel has its own Skywalk bridge that connects the hotel directly to the nearby BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit stations, as well as the Terminal 21 shopping mall. The peaceful greenery at Benchakitti Park can be reached on foot.

The first hotel in Thailand to offer guests around-the-clock personal butler service, the St. Regis is all about pampering. The rooms are plushly furnished, with tremendous views of the skyline and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. The rooftop pool has views in every direction, and the spa offers a wide range of treatments. In the bar lavish afternoon tea and the age-old tradition of Champagne sabering create a happening atmosphere from day to night.

With beautiful rooftop venues and abundant flair, the ultraluxurious Tower Club section of Lebua, on the 53rd through 59th floors, has spacious rooms with stunning upper-floor views and prices to match. The fancier rooms come with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and private balconies. Tower Club privileges include free tapas, high tea, and cocktails in the Tower Lounge, along with priority reservations at any of the State Tower building's restaurants. The hotel is at the end of Silom Road near the river, convenient to most attractions.

The rooms at the Peninsula boast plenty of high-tech gadgets, among them bathrooms with hands-free phones and mist-free TV screens, and bedside controls that dim the lights and close the curtains. Because the hotel is on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, its spacious rooms have impressive Bangkok skyline views. A free shuttle boat takes you across the river to the nearest BTS station. Four restaurants serve Chinese, Thai, and international cuisine. There's a long swimming pool with private gazebos.

The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Amari chain's Bangkok flagship are swathed in silks and other rich fabrics. The executive floor has a lounge where complimentary cocktails are served in the afternoon, and the on-site restaurants serve decent Italian and Chinese fare. A Thai eatery offers specialties from the country's four major regions, and the coffee shop has a tasty buffet. The swimming pool is one of the city's largest.

Getting to Anantara is a pleasant adventure in itself—free boats shuttle guests down the Chao Phraya from Saphan Taksin Pier—and once there, the large pool and garden area on the riverside make you feel a long way from downtown's bustle. All rooms are spacious and well furnished, but remember to ask for a river view. The only downside to the hotel is its distance from attractions.

One of Bangkok's most elegant hotels, the Anantara Siam is not only popular with visitors but attracts local society for morning coffee and afternoon high tea in the palatial lobby, decorated with silk murals hand-painted by Paiboon Suwannakudt, Thailand's greatest living traditional muralist. A courtyard landscaped with lush tropical foliage is flanked by shops, restaurants, and Aqua Bar. The large rooms are decorated with silk-upholstered furniture. There are beautiful suites overlooking the hotel's tropical gardens, and the Kasara Club rooms include access to a lounge where complimentary food and beverages are served daily.

Originally a mansion built in 1916 by the Vadanyakul family, this stately building has had incarnations as a Chinese newspaper printing press, a teahouse, and a warehouse before being turned into a boutique hotel in the heart of Chinatown. The spacious guest rooms have high ceilings and period-appropriate furnishings. On the same lane is Bangkok's oldest coffee shop, Ek Teng Phu Ki.

This snazzy urban-design property in the area's tallest building brings five-star luxury to the Thong Lor area. The soft-hued ultramodern rooms and suites are equipped with luxury bedding and pillows, ergonomic chairs, and soundproof windows. The facilities include a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a spa, and Octave, the swank rooftop bar with 360-degree city views. 

After checking in on the ground floor, you'll soar up the elevators to your room at this 60-story hotel—the light-filled suites in the impossibly slender tower all have sweeping city views. Native woods in everything from large desks to walk-in closets give each room a warm glow. A fully equipped spa offers the latest treatments, and a 53rd-floor sundeck beckons with a relaxing whirlpool. The rooftop restaurant Vertigo is one of Asia Pacific's highest open-air eateries.

This century-old shophouse in the historic Samphraeng neighborhood has been lovingly restored by an artistic Thai couple and has three guest rooms. It’s an easy walk to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and other prime Bangkok sights.

Strategically located at the corner of Khao San and Tanao roads, this faux-colonial-style hotel contributed greatly to the upgrading of Khao San Road and continues to uphold standards. The superior rooms are comfortable, but the deluxe ones are worth the extra expense for the added space and bigger balconies. The decor is bright and cheery, with lots of natural wood. You'll appreciate the rooftop pool after a day of trekking around the Old City. 

Though this hotel is one of the largest in Bangkok, the service doesn't suffer—the staff is attentive, and the beautifully designed rooms are perfect down to the smallest detail. Look for elaborate fabrics, plush furnishings, and light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel is connected to All Seasons Place, which has dozens of restaurants and shops. A free shuttle bus runs guests to and from the BTS Ploenchit station.

Although it lacks the luxury of Bangkok's high-end lodgings, this reasonably priced Marriott property is well located and has attractive furnishings. Palm trees surround the gorgeous outdoor pool, lending it a tropical feel.

The Davis has a main building and another one two doors down with a separate lobby and reception area, but no matter where you end up, the rooms are comfortable and classy. Decorative styles throughout represent locales from Bali to Bombay and even Florida. The property's showpiece is a pair of villas—separate houses built in traditional Thai style. These top-of-the-line accommodations have ample amenities, their own pool, and an astronomical price tag (there are big discounts for monthly stays).

Tucked behind the Pratunam Market, this bright and cheery lodging in the bustling garment district is an excellent value. The guest rooms are compact but nicely furnished. In the small lobby you can catch up on the headlines with the complimentary newspapers, and there's a 24-hour coffee shop that serves Thai dishes. Nearby Pratunam Market offers good street food options.

This Chinatown hotel occupies the top two-thirds of a 25-story tower, and while the rooms are somewhat plain, they do have panoramic city views. The lobby has a bar, lounge, and coffee shop. Siang Ping Loh, which serves Cantonese and Szechuan fare, is well worth a visit. There's also a rooftop restaurant with 360-degree views.

This stylish hotel filled with modern Thai art is right next to the auspicious Erawan Shrine. In the spacious rooms, the wood floors are strewn with tasteful rugs, the walls are hung with original art, and a desk and two chairs are positioned directly in front of the bay windows. High-tech accoutrements also abound. The bathrooms have separate showers and oversize tubs. A walkway connects the hotel to the BTS line and shopping below.

A futuristic facade of soaring glass and odd angles sets the tone at this upscale lodging located conveniently in the heart of Sukhumvit. Rooms and suites are swathed in soothing warm browns and beiges. Business travelers will appreciate the attention to their needs here, with private offices and secretarial services.