Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Bangkok

There are probably not enough walls in all of this uber-elegant hotel to hang the awards it has reeled in since opening a decade ago. Also at Bangkok’s postcard-pretty Riverside, The Peninsula proudly lives up to the reputation this global luxury hospitality group has earned the world over. The indulging of guests starts from the moment they check in and, frankly, never stops. A well-deserved second place for a nothing less than sumptuous treat…

It’s only fitting that third place goes to a hotel that embodies the essence of Thailand – in its most luxurious form, that is. Renowned for exquisite taste and service that goes far beyond the call of duty, expect beautifully stylized interiors with rare artifacts, reams of exotic silk covering windows, and lily ponds that have featured as backdrops for fashion shoots. And that’s just a small tease! Enter guestrooms and you’ll be bowled over by the sheer elegance of this good-taste experience.

Here’s another luxury treat with touches of Thai omnipresent, from the grand and marbled lobby with its oversized chandeliers, to each of the exquisitely-appointed guestrooms and suites. Its location is equally desirable – just minutes from the Ratchaprasong intersection where the world’s most sought-after designer labels can be found at luxury malls. This hotel is a particular favorite of gourmands with chefs from all the corners of the globe serving up some of the city’s finest cuisine.

Another hotel that’s no stranger to collecting prestigious awards. Billed as a contemporary luxury hotel, the Conrad Bangkok is a hotel that fuses luxury and technology, artistry and expertise – along with all the latest hospitality innovations imaginable. Situated in a leafy boulevard in one of the city’s most popular business districts, no guest request is ever too much to ask for, no demand too trivial to execute flawlessly. With its outstanding business centre facilities its particularly popular with high-flying company execs.

An old-time Riverside favorite, this hotel counts among former guests a list almost as impressive as that of The Oriental. Yet, it has a character all of its own, and maintains a level of luxury that’s in a world-class league. From the furnishing in rooms and suites to the delectable cuisine its restaurants are so renowned for, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok puts a big emphasis on quality. The best quality money can buy, as a matter of fact. And that counts for the service too!

Here’s a hotel that offers a modern city take on the luxury experience, while still staying true to the traditions and core essence of high-end hospitality. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations to keep up with the times, and the result is a hi-tech environment with the latest and greatest trends. It’s location in itself is a luxury – literally steps away from a Skytrain station and surrounded by posh shopping malls.

The grandeur of its imposing marble-floored lobby with sweeping staircase and enormous chandeliers is a first sign of the opulence contained within its walls. A world-class hotel with facilities that reek of good old-fashioned, expensive taste. Rooms are decorated in a classic décor style, with suites slightly over-the-top. Perfect perhaps for a very special occasion like a honeymoon or anniversary. And because it’s a high-rise, city views are simply dazzling

Some 20 years ago this was Bangkok’s highest building, overlooking Lumpini Park and vast empty spaces. The latter has subsequently made way for much taller developments, but Dusit Thani Bangkok still stands proud as a monument of good taste. An absolute fortune has been spent to keep it up-to-date with hospitality trends, and it’s no wonder famous people like Margaret Thatcher and Anna Kournikouva have signed the guest book with such enthusiasm. It remains, until today, a supreme luxury experience that makes guests come back year after year…

A landmark in Sukhumvit Road where the Skytrain and underground meet, this hotel is very worthy indeed of the ‘grande’ in its name. Indeed, inside out it is a very grand affair, with signature service that is nothing short of exemplary. The humdrum of Sukhumvit Road might be right on its doorstep, but step inside to be immerged in a world of divine luxury pleasures. Its restaurants are hot-spots for connoisseurs, its spa a sanctuary of heavenly indulgences. Ten out of ten for our position number ten!