The Big Mango’s sweet mix of temples and tuk-tuks, long-tails and night markets, skyscrapers and rooftop bars combine to make Bangkok one of the world’s most exciting cities.
Like the splendid Chao Phraya River, creativity flows through this town, and you’ll find a huge range of intriguing hotels, from kitschy boutiques to design-led dens to all-out luxury resorts scattered across town.
The choice can be overwhelming, but having stayed at nearly 50 hotels in the capital, here’s my pick of the best places to lay your head.
Best hotels in Bangkok 2025
1. Mandarin Oriental Bangkok hotel
Polished white-gloved service, elegant interiors, a riverside location, plus nearly 150 years of history combine to make this one of the most celebrated hotels in Asia. The original Author’s Wing hosted Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward and Graham Greene and retains many of its authentic 19th-century features, such as intricately-patterned arch windows and a romantic imperial staircase. But this grande dame is far from stuck in the past; contemporary touches include riverside swimming pools, a two-storey spa, an award-winning bar and 10 restaurants, including a new collaboration with Michelin star chef Ann-Sophie Pic.
Address: 48 Oriental Avenue, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
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2. Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel
There was much pearl-clutching when this Thai high society favourite was reduced to rubble in 2019. Five years later, everyone is rattling their jewels with joy as one of Bangkok’s most storied hotels returns better than ever. Following a complete rebuild bolstered by suave André Fu-designed interiors, the airy lobby now blends hexagonal ceiling pleats and flowing bronze screens with creamy cloud-patterned floor tiles and two ornately decorated stone pillars salvaged from the original hotel. Upstairs, there are 257 oversized rooms in plush gold hues with gilded picture windows overlooking Lumphini Park, as well as a sleek rooftop horizon pool, a holistic spa and an assembly of blockbuster bars and restaurants.
Address: 98 Rama IV…
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