These Haute Havens Redefine the Luxury Hotels Scene in Bangkok
Flaunting design-forward interior, sublime cuisine and tipples catapults these luxury hotels in Bangkok into a destination of their own.
It is no longer sufficient for a hotel to simply offer high thread count sheets or a business centre for guests. The increasing trends of mixing business with leisure, demand for sustainability, focus on wellbeing, and need for immersive, authentic experiences is changing how hotels are designed. This shift is especially evident in luxury hotels in Bangkok, where these elements come together to create truly unique stays.
When in Bangkok, for instance, one might like to check one’s email from the hotel’s open-air café while sipping an oatmilk latte, join a Muay Thai class in the gym, relish a bowl of khao soi for lunch, and spend the evening at a rooftop bar that showcases the best view of the city’s glorious skyline. Proximity to the city’s BTS Skytrain to beat the traffic is a plus, as is access to Bangkok’s swanky malls, Michelin-starred restaurants, and speakeasy bars.
We handpicked four exceptional luxury hotels for your next trip to Bangkok for a restful stay in a city that hardly sleeps.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
There is a palpable sense of relief arriving at reception after a long day in the bustling city. It has a lot to do with the hotel’s verdant surroundings of an urban garden, lotus pond, and nearby Lumphini Park, as well as its warm interior palette. Handcrafted textiles, tasteful ikebana, and floating artworks add textures and lightness to the sleek 40-floor modern architecture.
Kimpton Maa-Lai is one of the finest luxury hotels in Bangkok, offering a mix of comfort and indulgence. The pet-friendly hotel has 231 rooms and 131 serviced residences, along with a spa, pool, and well-equipped gym offering yoga and Thai boxing classes.
Stay Tastefully furnished and adequately sound-proof, the room is designed for comfort and ease. As a nod to Thai artisanship, guests will find a beautiful red-ribboned robe designed by Tube Gallery x Christian Develter, HARNN bathroom amenities, and a tempting mini bar stocked with local snacks and Chalong Bay rum. The most affordable room category, Essential Room, already commands 48 square metres of space.
Eat & Drink With seven restaurants and bars to choose from, bon vivants will find the hotel’s offerings a delight to discover. Breakfast at the all-day Stock.Room offers an impressive array of comforting local and international fare, from mango sticky rice to hummus. Sandwiches and flat whites from Karo Coffee Roasters can be enjoyed at CRAFT, alongside fashionable appearances of well-behaved, four-legged furry companions and their equally interesting owners.
Sundown is best experienced at the casual Bar.Yard on the 40th floor with tiki cocktails and Americana backyard fare. It is near impossible to turn down the Jack Daniels’s Barbecue Short Ribs with mole. Alternatively, opt for the Maa-Lai Library for an air-conditioned Afternoon Tea with a panoramic city view.
For an Italian dinner to impress, book a table at Ms.Jigger and find Ruby’s, a speakeasy for a seductive tête-à-tête. AVANT, on the 30th floor, is a French fine dining destination with an Asian flair.
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
Sleek and understated, the boutique hotel of 169 rooms and suites is the perfect antidote to Bangkok’s constant flurry. Despite being in the centre of a commercial district, it captures the essence of the city’s East meets West in architecture and interiors that leave plenty of room for stillness, making the hotel a standout among other luxury hotels in Bangkok.
The minimalist dark wooden panels, white walls, and contemplative artworks are bound to calm one’s mind during a demanding schedule. The wellness centre, COMO Shambhala Urban Escape, provides a much-needed recharge with its gym, yoga studio, 25-metre outdoor lap pool, steam and hydro pool facilities, and experienced therapists who can work wonders for one’s sore muscles through an hour of Thai massage treatment.
One can also ask the concierge to book a seat for the next Muay Thai fight at Lumpini Boxing Stadium or join a historic guided walking tour of the Talad Noi neighbourhood.
Stay The Kathryn Kng-designed rooms and suites are flooded with light and decorated with curated antiques, airy silk curtains, limestone bathrooms, Thai makha wood, and oxidised brass panelling, while the paintings of Thai artist Natee Utarit grace the walls. Guests are pampered with Egyptian cotton bed linen, signature COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities, a Nespresso coffee machine, and daily morning yoga, whether staying in a Metropolitan Room or vast COMO Suite with its two bedrooms on the highest floor of the hotel. The latter comes with a private butler service and fully equipped kitchen.
Eat & Drink Breakfast at glow comprises nourishing power juices as well as an a la carte and curated buffet selection that focuses on quality from COMO Shambhala Kitchen.
Lunch and dinner can be had at nahm, the hotel’s one Michelin-starred restaurant. Led by head chef Pim Techamuanvivit, the menu comprises robust Thai fare with a sophisticated balance that has earned nahm its seven consecutive stars. Located on the ground floor and overlooking the outdoor pool, guests may choose a tasting menu experience or decide on several dishes from the a la carte menu.
comohotels.com/thailand/como-metropolitan-bangkok
Park Hyatt Bangkok
When one feels like being nestled in the lap of luxury, Park Hyatt hotel is the answer. With enviable direct access to the Central Embassy shopping mall and a Ploenchit BTS Skytrain station, the iconic architecture of Park Hyatt Bangkok is a result of a collaboration between London-based studio AL_A and Bangkok’s own Pi Design.
Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, Park Hyatt Bangkok takes its place as one of the most sophisticated luxury hotels in Bangkok. The interior is a sophisticated sanctuary instilled with Thailand’s art and culture. Enhancing the space are spectacular installations by local and international artists, such as the Pagoda Mirage by Japanese artist Hirotoshi Sawada. Suspended from the ceiling, it evokes a pagoda’s reflection on water.
With 222 rooms and suites, the luxe hotel is also equipped with a 40-metre saltwater pool and poolside terrace on which to bask in the sun. A fitness centre and the ethereal Pañpuri Organic Spa support guests’ wellbeing during their sojourns.
Stay A mustard, beige and white colour palette soothes the eyes as one steps into the Governor Suite. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the living and dining areas command a dramatic view of the city’s skyline. The bathroom is designed as a private spa in which to unwind with perks such as Le Labo skincare products. Guests of this particular suite receive the privileges of daily breakfast, round-trip airport transfer in a BMW Series-7, and a fast-track pick-up service for two.
Eat & Drink The airy Living Room with its serpentine art installation serves breakfast and a casual all-day menu comprising Thai and globally-inspired cuisines.
For a taste of Catalonian fare, head to Embassy Room, one of Michelin Guide Thailand’s Selected Restaurants of 2024. The Bar offers a casual space in which to wine and unwind after work, either in its indoor lounge or outdoor terrace.
The jaw-dropping four-floor Penthouse Bar + Grill is a coveted dining and drinking destination. Guests can find six venues for their whim and fancy such as The Grill (contemporary steakhouse), Chef’s Table (bespoke private dining), Cocktail Bar (crafted cocktails with a view), Johnnie Walker Depth of Blue Room (Southeast Asia’s first multi-sensory whisky experience), Mezzanine (semi-private space), and Rooftop Bar (best spot to enjoy Bangkok’s cityscape).
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Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road
Taking its inspiration from the locale and Thailand’s golden age of broadcasting, the design-forward hotel is brimming with stories. Located near Lumphini Park, offices and embassies, and a mere ten-minute walk from a BTS Skytrain station, the boutique hotel’s vintage bric-a-brac and modern sensibilities offer charming respite— a unique flair among luxury hotels in Bangkok. The knowledgeable concierge is ready to provide insightful neighbourhood recommendations.
Most of the hotel’s 192 rooms brandish private balcony access. Guests are spoiled with 24-hour access to the gym, an infinity pool, and whimsical complimentary “Borrowed by Hotel Indigo” Thai outfit rental in case one wishes to dress up as a flapper for dinner.
Stay Ask for the 35-square metre King Bed Standard Balcony with a lush view of the residence of the American ambassador to Thailand. All of the rooms are designed with spa-like bathrooms with a rain shower and Australia’s all-natural Biology bath amenities, locally-themed artwork, hardwood floors, and vibrant upholstery.
Eat & Drink Metro on Wireless is where guests enjoy their empowering breakfast, Thai and Western bistro meals, and afternoon tea. The 22 Steps Craft House on the mezzanine level gives guests the chance to taste various local craft beers while the Café 81 kiosk in the lobby provides a much-needed quick caffeine fix during the day.
Sunsets are best viewed from CHAR Rooftop Bar on the 26th floor where cocktails with creative flair and snacks like Crab Croquettes and Crispy Calamari with chimichurri aioli are served. Whether one is in for a business dinner or romantic time for two, CHAR Restaurant caters for one’s needs with excellent borderless cuisine from chef Jaime Rojas and a killer view of the sparkling city.
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