From riverside grande dames to sky-high suites and indie hideaways, these are the Bangkok hotels we actually book ourselves.
Bangkok has more hotels than you could possibly scroll through – from glittering five-star towers to tiny indie hideaways down quiet sois. The choice is great, but it can also be overwhelming: do you go riverside, Sathorn, Sukhumvit, Thonglor, or near the shopping streets around Siam?
For this guide we’ve focused on the 19 places we genuinely recommend to friends. Some are classic luxury icons, others are design hotels, long-stay suites or new “urban resort” openings – but they all have a strong sense of place, reliable comfort and a location that makes exploring the city easy. Start with the area that fits your trip (riverside for temples and boats, Sathorn for business and rooftops, Sukhumvit and Thonglor for food and nightlife), then pick the hotel that matches your style. All of them are pinned on the map so you can see exactly where you’ll be waking up in Bangkok.
Bangkok’s classic grand hotel: teak, river breezes, jazz at The Bamboo Bar and afternoon tea in the Authors’ Lounge, all right on the Chao Phraya.
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Capella is an intimate urban resort: every room faces the river, many have plunge pools, and the whole place feels like a private hideaway in Charoen Krung.
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Part private museum, part riverside retreat: high-ceilinged suites, curated antiques, a dramatic pool and a tiny room count make The Siam feel deeply private.
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Contemporary riverfront resort with terraced pools, tropical courtyards and an art-gallery mood – perfect for long, lazy afternoons by the Chao Phraya.
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An all-suite “urban resort” in Sathorn: big city views from every room, a rooftop duo in Vertigo & Moon Bar, full-service spa, pool and easy access to Lumphini and the business district.
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A low-rise, temple-inspired sanctuary in Sathorn: reflecting pools, a 25-metre infinity pool, lush gardens and quietly luxurious rooms just a short walk from Lumphini Park.
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A calm wellness sanctuary in Sindhorn Village: oversized rooms with balconies, a three-floor spa and fitness centre, lush pools and easy walks to Lumphini Park.
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A boutique skyscraper that feels more like a private club: large suite-style rooms with kitchens, attentive service, and two spectacular infinity pools high above Sukhumvit 39.
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Playful lifestyle hotel inside King Power Mahanakhon, with rooftop pool, bold interiors, buzzy bars and direct BTS Chong Nonsi access in the Sathorn/Silom area.
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A social, pet-friendly lifestyle hotel on Langsuan: spacious rooms, strong F&B from lobby café to rooftop Bar.Yard, and leafy Lumphini Park a stroll away.
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Lush riverside resort with big pools, tropical gardens and a boat shuttle that keeps Bangkok close but not overwhelming.
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A grand, mural-lined city resort by Ratchadamri BTS: lush courtyard pool, serene gardens and a strong restaurant line-up topped by a famous Sunday brunch.
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Contemporary riverside tower with all-river-view rooms, a spectacular rooftop pool and shuttle boats that plug you straight into central Bangkok.
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Sculptural tower above Central Embassy with floor-to-ceiling city views, a tranquil pool deck, serious dining and direct BTS Phloen Chit access.
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A true “resort-in-the-city”: lagoon-style pools in tropical gardens, family-friendly rooms, a kids’ club and direct access to Siam Paragon and BTS Siam – perfect for shoppers and families.
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A 28-room indie-heritage hotel on Sukhumvit 53: quiet street, design-led rooms, relaxed lobby café and an easy walk to BTS Thong Lo and Thonglor’s bars.
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A magnolia-shaped tower by Ratchaprasong, with a canopy-framed rooftop pool, Art-Deco interiors, serious sky bars and easy walks to CentralWorld and Siam.
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Probably the most romantic temple view in Bangkok: just 15 rooms, clean monochrome design and a rooftop bar looking straight at Wat Arun.
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Brand-new 5-star hideaway just off Soi 11, with soft, contemporary rooms, a lush central pool, proper 24/7 gym and family-friendly layouts within walking distance of Nana nightlife.
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