Bangkok

Towering grand dame with some of Bangkok’s largest rooms, all overlooking the Chao Phraya River. — Jetsetter

The Metropolitan by Como is a luxury hotel with 171 large rooms and an impressive spa that includes yoga studios and an outdoor lap pool — Afar Magazine

One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of service. — Rough Guide

Silk wall panels, leather headboards and traditional furnishings are pulled together by modern grey and royal blue colour palettes. — Wallpaper

Accommodations are equally tranquil with Thai silk fabrics in airy silvers, golds and greens, teak paneling, and huge mirrored bathrooms. — Concierge

It's all Jazz Age elegance and art deco luxury at The Siam hotel, situated right on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Shangri-La Bangkok has long been recognized as one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels for both leisure and business travelers alike — Time Out

This is the flagship of this homegrown but far-reaching chain, and the urban panoramas from both the rooms and the rooftop event space are fantastic. — Star Service

Everything about the St. Regis oozes elegance, from the high-ceilinged, bright lobby to the comfortable rooms with great views. — Frommer's

It's little overstatement to say this boutique hotel is electrifying, and it's not just the acidic colour scheme: it has a real buzz to it. — Time Out

Guests can mix and mingle with socialites and diplomats at the W Bangkok. — Gayot

Gorgeous views and unique designs are the key reasons you’ll love SO Sofitel Bangkok — Time Out

Remarkably romantic and accessible only by boat — The Telegraph

The InterContinental is a colossus of a hotel in downtown Bangkok, a stone’s throw from the popular Erawan shrine, countless shopping and dining options and a BTS skytrain — The Telegraph

Choose the Bangkok Marriott if you want to explore Bangkok and, at the same time, escape it... Some don't like to be so far removed, but most find the short departure from crazy Bangkok a real relief. — Frommer's

Chakrabongse Villas is an exquisite heritage property on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, offering three rooms and four suites right across from Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn — The Telegraph

A big glossy city-centre hotel with some resort-style flourishes, including sprawling swimming pool and gardens, and an excellent spa and gym — The Telegraph

Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a virtual wall of frangipani, this beautifully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets in Bangkok. — Lonely Planet

One of the top reasons to stay here is the I.Sawan spa tucked away from the noise of Bangkok among the gardens on the hotel's fifth floor. — Concierge

The brand-new Hansar can claim that elusive intersection of style and value. — Lonely Planet