A riverside design sanctuary of antiques, Art Deco lines and lush courtyards, feeling more like a private home than a hotel.
The Siam is a hotel for people who have done the obvious version of Bangkok and are now ready for something quieter and more idiosyncratic. Tucked along a calm stretch of the river in Dusit, it feels part private museum, part residence: high ceilings, black-and-white Art Deco lines, lush courtyards and antiques everywhere you look. With only a small number of suites and villas, it never feels busy; instead you get long, slow days that unfold between the riverfront pool, leafy pathways and rooms that genuinely invite you to stay in.
The Siam wears its personality on its sleeve. Architecture and interiors mix Thai heritage with Art Deco influences: graphic lines, dark woods, monochrome tiles and plenty of natural light. In between, you have vitrines of curiosities, framed photographs, vintage posters and carefully chosen antiques. It feels curated, but never like a museum you’re afraid to touch – more like staying in the very tasteful home of someone who has been collecting for decades.
Suites are generous and atmospheric: big beds under high ceilings, separate sitting areas, deep bathtubs and tall windows looking into gardens, courtyards or the river. There’s space to unpack properly, read, write or work a little if you have to. In the villas, things become even more private – walled gardens, small pools, outdoor showers and the river just beyond, with longtail boats and barges sliding past at a distance that feels more cinematic than noisy.
Accommodation at The Siam is split between suites in the main buildings and a handful of pool villas closer to the river. Garden and courtyard suites work well for couples or solo travellers who like space; river view suites and riverside pool villas add those uninterrupted Chao Phraya sightlines and private plunge pools that make staying in feel like the main event.
Down by the water, an elongated infinity pool runs parallel to the river, framed by palms and loungers. It’s one of the most atmospheric places to spend a late afternoon in Bangkok: swim, read, watch the light soften over the water and order something simple from the bar.
Wellness centres on a compact but well-equipped spa, gym and a dedicated muay thai ring, so you can match your lazy pool time with actual movement if you feel like it. Treatments are unhurried and tailored, and there’s a strong emphasis on feeling calm rather than just ticking boxes. Add in a small handful of restaurants and bars – from Thai at Chon to more casual poolside bites – and you have everything you need to disappear here for a few days without ever feeling confined.