15 Best Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The generous use of polished wood in the reception area may suggest a grand European hotel, but The Landmark is surprisingly modern. Rooms, though elegant enough to satisfy leisure travelers, are geared to traveling executives, with good-size desks and business amenities. For a little extra, you can stay on one of the executive floors, where the room rate includes complimentary breakfasts and cocktails. A large staff ensures thorough service.

Convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment, this sprawling hotel is a short walk from the BTS Siam station, which puts much of the city within reach. The rooms are comfortable and functional. Despite the hotel's size, staff members are always around to help you.

Located in the airport complex itself, the Novotel has no set check-in time, so you can check in any time of day or night and check out 24 hours later. Amenities include four restaurants, a pool, a gym, and a spa. You can also book a shower at the fitness center from 6 am to 9:30 pm for B750 or a day pass for the fitness center and swimming pool during the same hours for B800. 

Of the luxury hotels along the riverfront, this 28-story palace is most popular with tour groups. All the well-appointed rooms face the river, but standard rooms tend to be long and narrow, making them feel cramped. Thara Thong is a standard Thai restaurant, with subtle classical music accompanying your meal. A glassed-in bridge leads to the adjacent River City Shopping Complex. The hotel runs a free shuttle boat service to the BTS Saphan Taksin station every 30 minutes.

Hidden down an alley filled with shophouses, this upcycled building features lovely rooms in modern minimalist style with views of Wat Arun across the river. A rooftop eatery serves a buffet breakfast as well as cocktails and light bites later in the day, making for an excellent breezy reprieve after sightseeing.

This boutique design hotel is definitely where the cool kids stay, but even those traveling with actual kids will feel welcome. The beautiful rooms are decked out in mod furniture in shades of orange, lemon, and plum. There are wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and well-lighted writing desks, and many rooms have wall-to-wall windows letting in light. The comfy PH1 restaurant serves Thai and international bites all day. There are also lobby, mezzanine, and rooftop lounges.