Resort-style garden hideaway with lagoon pools directly behind Siam Paragon
Bangkok doesn’t often give you peace and quiet in the middle of its busiest shopping district – but Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok is the exception. Step through from Siam Paragon and you’re suddenly in a world of lagoon-style pools, palms and balconies wrapped around a green courtyard. It feels more like a resort on the outskirts of town than a hotel hidden behind one of Asia’s biggest malls, which is exactly why so many families and repeat Bangkok visitors treat it as their city base.
Most rooms and suites are arranged around the gardens, so when you step out onto the balcony you look down at winding pools and tropical trees instead of traffic. Cabana and pool-access categories add that “resort holiday” feeling, letting you go straight from your terrace into the water.
Inside, the style is polished but warm: a mix of contemporary European lines with soft Thai touches, marble bathrooms and plenty of space for luggage, shopping bags and kids’ things. Family rooms and suites are designed with multi-generational stays in mind, and there are residences for those who want more of an apartment feel without giving up hotel services.
The hotel’s big calling card is the lagoon-style pool landscape: several outdoor pools plus a dedicated children’s pool give everyone a place to spread out, from couples who want a quiet corner to kids splashing near the shallower sections. It’s one of the few truly “resort-style” pool setups in central Bangkok, which is why it features so often in family-hotel round-ups.
For younger guests there’s a proper kids’ club, so parents can slip away to the spa, gym or a drink by the pool while the children are supervised and entertained. Kempinski The Spa sits on the upper floors as a quieter retreat, with classic massages and wellness treatments for days when you need a break from sightseeing and shopping.
Dining is split across several venues: the fine-dining Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin for modern Thai, ALATi for Mediterranean-leaning dishes, plus a lobby lounge and poolside options for more relaxed moments. Breakfast is generous and often mentioned in guest reviews, with the bonus that you can be in Siam Paragon’s restaurants and food halls within minutes if you want even more choice.
One practical advantage: you have direct access to Siam Paragon and a very short indoor or semi-indoor walk to BTS Siam, so moving between the hotel, the Skytrain and other malls like CentralWorld or MBK is quick and largely weather-proof.