The 19 Best Hotels in Bangkok
Bangkok is very much a hotel city. From the riverbanks of the Chao Phraya to the neon-soaked streets of Sukhumvit, you’re never more than a few minutes away from a lobby, a rooftop pool or a bellboy wheeling a suitcase across polished marble. New openings arrive every year, yet the classics remain full – a good sign for the overall quality.
We’ve filtered out the noise and focused on hotels we would genuinely recommend to close friends: places with a clear character, reliably strong guest experiences and locations that actually make sense for how people move through the city.
How to use this guide
Bangkok is big and wonderfully chaotic. To make things easier, this list focuses on hotels that combine strong locations, consistently high guest reviews and a clear sense of style.
Riverside & Old Town – for views, temples and slower days
Central & Lumphini – for shopping, dining and easy BTS access
Sukhumvit & Design Hotels – for nightlife, creative neighbourhoods and a younger crowd
Riverside & Old Town
Four Seasons Hotel at Chao Phraya
A contemporary river resort that feels more like an art-filled gallery than a city hotel. Terraced pools step down towards the water, courtyards are lined with tropical greenery, and the whole place has an easy, understated glamour that suits long, lazy afternoons by the river.
Perfect for: Design lovers, food-focused stays, riverside resort feel
Area / Access: Charoen Krung / Riverside, boat access via nearby private pier
Highlights: Multi-level riverside pools, strong F&B line-up, museum-like art collection
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Capella
Capella feels intimate and ultra-luxurious: suites and villas hug the river, many with plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling views. Service is deeply personalised, the spa is destination-worthy, and the hotel somehow manages to stay serene while still being plugged into the city.
Perfect for: Special occasions, honeymoon vibes, privacy by the river
Area / Access: Charoen Krung / Riverside, close to Charoenkrung creative district
Highlights: Riverfront villas, plunge pools, Auriga spa, high-touch butler service
Price level: Ultra-luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Capella Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental
The legendary “Oriental” is old-school in the best possible way: teak, white uniforms, river breezes and a sense of history that few hotels can match. You come here for polished service, afternoon tea, literary heritage and a front-row seat to life on the Chao Phraya.
Perfect for: Classic luxury, fans of heritage hotels, afternoon tea by the river
Area / Access: Charoen Krung / Riverside, boat shuttle to BTS Saphan Taksin
Highlights: Historic Authors’ Wing, famous afternoon tea, riverside dining, long-serving staff
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
The Siam
A true one-off: The Siam is part private museum, part riverside sanctuary. High-ceilinged suites, antiques everywhere, quiet gardens and a small number of rooms keep the atmosphere very private. It feels more like staying in a beautiful home than in a hotel.
Perfect for: Design nerds, privacy, “I’ve been to Bangkok many times” trips
Area / Access: Dusit / Riverside, quiet stretch north of the historic centre
Highlights: Curated antiques, art deco touches, private muay thai ring, river shuttle
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: The Siam Hotel
Anantara Riverside
If you want a full resort but don’t want to leave the city, this is where you go. Low-rise buildings set in lush gardens, long pools, sunset cocktails by the river and a boat shuttle over to the BTS – ideal if you’re travelling with friends or family who have different energy levels.
Perfect for: Resort feel in the city, families, pool days between sightseeing
Area / Access: Riverside (Thonburi side), shuttle boat to Sathorn Pier / BTS Saphan Taksin
Highlights: Large tropical gardens, long riverside pool, family-friendly facilities, own small pier
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
Avani+ Riverside
Avani+ is modern, bright and built for views. Rooms look straight onto the river and skyline, but the real star is the rooftop with its infinity pool and bar. It’s a strong choice if you want a stylish base with a slightly more laid-back, youthful atmosphere.
Perfect for: Rooftop pool lovers, younger couples, value-for-view
Area / Access: Riverside (Thonburi side), connected to Riverside Plaza, boat to Sathorn Pier
Highlights: Rooftop infinity pool, skyline-facing rooms, casual F&B, easy hop to Anantara next door
Price level: Upper mid-range (฿฿–฿฿฿)
Website: Avani+ Riverside Bangkok
sala rattanakosin
A small riverside boutique hotel with one of the most cinematic views in the city: Wat Arun and the Chao Phraya right in front of your window. Rooms are simple but thoughtfully done in black-and-white tones, so the temples and river do all the talking. Breakfast and sunset drinks on the terrace or rooftop feel almost like a private postcard moment.
Perfect for: Temple days, couples, “Bangkok but with a view” stays
Area / Access: Rattanakosin / Old Town, right on the Chao Phraya, about 10 minutes’ walk to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace
Highlights: Direct riverfront setting, rooftop bar with Wat Arun view, strong breakfast, easy access to the main sights by foot and boat
Price level: Boutique mid-range (฿฿–฿฿฿)
Website: sala rattanakosin Bangkok
Central CBD, Lumphini & Siam
Park Hyatt
Perched above Central Embassy, Park Hyatt feels cool and sculptural rather than grand and formal. Expect calm, light-filled rooms, an art collection that runs through the building, and a sleek pool deck high above Phloen Chit. When you want to mix luxury with shopping and easy BTS access, this is a sharp choice.
Perfect for: Design lovers, shopping weekends, business meets leisure
Area / Access: Phloen Chit, directly above Central Embassy & BTS Phloen Chit
Highlights: Rooftop pool terrace, serious art collection, direct mall access, excellent breakfast
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Park Hyatt Bangkok
Waldorf Astoria
Waldorf Astoria sits just off Ratchaprasong intersection, with sweeping views over Lumpini and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. The interiors are Art-Deco-inspired without feeling heavy, the rooftop bar is excellent for pre-dinner drinks, and service is quietly attentive.
Perfect for: Classic city luxury, couples, skyline views in the centre
Area / Access: Ratchadamri / Ratchaprasong, near BTS Ratchadamri & Chit Lom
Highlights: High-floor rooftop bar, views over the racecourse, elegant pool, polished service
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Kimpton Maa-Lai
Kimpton brings a fun, lifestyle-luxury energy to Langsuan. Rooms mix warm woods with contemporary art, the public spaces are buzzy, and the F&B scene – from the lobby bar to the rooftop – is genuinely popular with locals. Pet-friendly, social and very “new Bangkok”.
Perfect for: Creative professionals, pet owners, long weekends with friends
Area / Access: Langsuan / Lumpini Park, 10–15 minutes’ walk to BTS Chit Lom
Highlights: Pet-friendly rooms, lively lobby bar, rooftop spot, strong brunch and café culture on the doorstep
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Anantara Siam
Anantara Siam combines a grand, mural-lined lobby with a central courtyard pool and several strong restaurants. It’s one of those hotels where you could easily spend the whole day moving between breakfast, pool, spa and dinner without ever feeling the need to leave.
Perfect for: Couples and business trips, spa-heavy weekends, classic five-star stays
Area / Access: Ratchadamri, steps from BTS Ratchadamri & near Lumpini Park
Highlights: Iconic lobby murals, inner courtyard pool, multiple in-house restaurants, good Sunday brunch scene
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
Sindhorn Kempinski
Set in the leafy Sindhorn Village, Sindhorn Kempinski feels like a vertical urban resort with lots of glass, greenery and wellness. The spa and health club are destinations in themselves, and the overall mood is more relaxed than in many city-centre luxury hotels.
Perfect for: Wellness-oriented stays, longer visits, spa weekends
Area / Access: Langsuan / Sindhorn Village, near Lumpini Park & Embassy area
Highlights: Huge spa & wellness centre, green architecture, long-stay friendly rooms, calm neighbourhood feel
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Sindhorn Kempinski Bangkok
Siam Kempinski
Hidden just behind Siam Paragon, this is a resort wrapped by some of the busiest shopping streets in the city. Rooms face lagoon-style pools and tropical courtyards, and you can slip straight from your sun lounger into one of Bangkok’s biggest malls.
Perfect for: Families, shopping trips, first-time Bangkok with kids
Area / Access: Siam, direct access to Siam Paragon & BTS Siam
Highlights: Multiple pools, family-friendly rooms & suites, direct mall connection, kids’ facilities
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Website: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
The Sukhothai
A low-rise, temple-inspired sanctuary of ponds, courtyards and dark wood in the middle of Sathorn. Rooms feel timeless rather than trendy, the pool is large for central Bangkok, and the overall atmosphere is calm and grown-up.
Perfect for: Quiet city breaks, business travellers who value calm, architecture fans
Area / Access: Sathorn, near Lumpini Park & MRT Lumpini
Highlights: Reflecting pools, generous lap pool, acclaimed Italian restaurant, very calm grounds
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: The Sukhothai Bangkok
Sukhumvit, Rooftops & Design Hotels
The Standard
Colourful, playful and perched inside the Mahanakhon tower, The Standard brings a very social energy to the business district. Interiors are bold, the pool and bars are lively, and you’re built into one of Bangkok’s most recognisable skyscrapers – complete with skywalk next door.
Perfect for: Design-forward travellers, nightlife, Instagram-friendly city breaks
Area / Access: Sathorn / Silom, directly at BTS Chong Nonsi & King Power Mahanakhon
Highlights: Rooftop pool with city views, buzzy bars & restaurants, access to the skywalk, bold interior design
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
137 Pillars Suites & Residences
A boutique skyscraper that feels private and club-like. Suites are large and residential, service is highly attentive, and the rooftop has one of the more memorable infinity pools in the city. A good choice if you like the idea of “living” in Bangkok rather than just staying in a hotel.
Perfect for: Longer stays, privacy, couples who like space
Area / Access: Sukhumvit 39 / Phrom Phong, hotel shuttle to BTS Phrom Phong
Highlights: Rooftop infinity pool, residential-style suites, butler-style service, quiet side street location
Price level: Luxury (฿฿฿฿)
Banyan Tree
Banyan Tree is famous for Vertigo & Moon Bar on the rooftop, but there’s more here than sunset cocktails. Spa treatments are excellent, rooms are generously sized, and the location between Sathorn and Silom makes it easy to move between business meetings, dinners and nightlife.
Perfect for: Rooftop sunsets, spa-focused trips, first-timers who want “a bit of everything”
Area / Access: Sathorn, near Lumpini Park & MRT Lumphini
Highlights: Vertigo & Moon Bar rooftop, renowned Banyan Tree spa, spacious rooms, central yet not chaotic
Price level: Upper mid-range to luxury (฿฿฿–฿฿฿฿)
Website: Banyan Tree Bangkok
Volve Hotel
Volve is a small, thoughtful boutique hotel in Thonglor with a warm, residential feel. Expect good coffee, a calm lobby to work from, and staff who are genuinely plugged into the local restaurant and bar scene – ideal if you want to experience Bangkok a little more like a local.
Perfect for: Foodies, bar-hoppers, remote workers who like neighbourhood vibes
Area / Access: Sukhumvit 53 / Thonglor, short walk to BTS Thong Lo
Highlights: Neighbourhood feel, café-style lobby, personalised local tips, compact but smart rooms
Price level: Boutique mid-range (฿฿–฿฿฿)
Website: Volve Hotel Bangkok
Nysa Hotel
A brand-new five-star hideaway at the quiet end of Soi 11. Nysa leans into the idea of “serene calm amongst beautiful chaos”: soft, contemporary interiors, a generous outdoor pool with loungers, a proper gym and family-friendly rooms – all within walking distance of Bangkok’s most famous nightlife street.
Perfect for: Soi 11 nightlife with quiet sleep, first-timers, couples & friends
Area / Access: Sukhumvit 11 / Soi 13, around 10 minutes’ walk to BTS Nana, easy tuk-tuk or taxi to Asok & Terminal 21
Highlights: New 5-star build, large outdoor pool, strong gym, calm side street but 5–10 minutes from bars and clubs, very high guest ratings across OTAs
Price level: Mid-range to upper mid-range (฿฿–฿฿฿)
Website: Nysa Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
