Suite-style sky retreat with twin rooftop pools above Sukhumvit 39.
137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok sits a short walk up Sukhumvit 39 but feels removed from the main road’s noise. It’s a vertical hideaway built for people who like space: large suites and serviced residences, high ceilings, generous balconies, and a strong focus on wellbeing. Up top you find some of the most striking pools in the city; down below, a quieter, almost club-like atmosphere that suits longer stays and guests who prefer a more private base in Phrom Phong.
Instead of standard hotel rooms, 137 Pillars leans into suites and residences. Layouts start at spacious studios and stretch up to large one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences with separate living rooms, dining tables, full kitchens and laundry – very handy if you’re in Bangkok for more than a quick weekend. Balconies often come with oversized daybeds, so you can treat the outdoor space as an extra lounge rather than just a ledge.
The design is warm and refined: polished woods, soft neutral tones and subtle Thai references, more “city sanctuary” than show-off design hotel. It feels residential in the best way – especially once you unpack, stock the fridge and realise that everything from working to streaming to doing laundry can happen without leaving your own four walls. For many guests, that “could actually live here” feeling is exactly the point.
137 Pillars is famous for its pools. Suite guests get access to the rooftop infinity pool on the 35th floor, one of the highest in Bangkok, with 360-degree views and an almost private-club atmosphere. All guests can use the large infinity pool on the 27th floor, which comes with a pool bar, jacuzzis and more space to spread out through the day.
Wellbeing revolves around the Nitra Serenity Centre, a spa with treatments, hydro elements and relaxation zones, plus a modern gym open 24 hours. There’s also an unexpectedly fun extra for golfers: a small driving range and putting green on the 6th floor, along with a simulator room for practising your swing without leaving the building. Yoga and meditation can be arranged in quieter spaces if you want to lean further into the wellness angle.
On the F&B side, Bangkok Trading Post Bistro & Deli at street level handles relaxed all-day dining with an international comfort-food feel, while Nimitr on the 27th floor focuses on refined Thai cuisine with city views. For drinks, Jack Bain’s Bar / The Whisky Vault brings speakeasy energy and Thai-British–inspired cocktails to a tucked-away corner on the 28th floor, and the rooftop Pool Bar covers daytime refreshments at the infinity pool.