Bangkok

Sleek luxury tower hotel on the west bank of the animated Chao Phraya River. — Hideaway Report

This design-conscious high-rise is across the road from one of its closest competitors, the equally style-conscious Banyan Tree. — Star Service

One of the world's grandest hotels, this river landmark started life as a lodge for European traders, which burnt down in 1865. — Time Out

The Four Seasons, Bangkok (formerly The Regent) is a smart, well-appointed low-rise property. — Frommer's

The Sukhothai tries to recapture that glorious past in the middle of modern Bangkok with a profusion of teak, silk, and Buddhist stupas in its magnificent gardens. — DK Eyewitness

On three acres of Bangkok's best riverfront real estate—perfectly situated amidst the city’s historic and cultural sites—The Siam is an unexpectedly private oasis. — Afar Magazine

Stretched out along the banks of the Chao Phraya River with easy Skytrain access, the Shangri-La ranks among the world's top luxury hotels. — Concierge

— Jetsetter

The lavish 227 guest quarters are studies in painted teak and marble, but unrivaled service sets the property apart. — Travel + Leisure

The hotel is tranquil, and the rooms have beautiful canopy beds and bright accents. Even though the décor skews more Chinese than Thai it’s worth booking a stay. — Travel + Leisure

Bangkok's latest high-flying hotel, the W has all sorts of snazzy art and design touches both inside and outside the rooms. — Fodor's

Following on from the success of the Sofitel So in Mauritius, the second hotel from the group is a 30-storey property in the Thai capital of Bangkok. — Wallpaper

After lying dormant for nearly 30 years, this elegant 19th-century mansion in Thonburi has been reborn as an attractive riverside boutique hotel. — Lonely Planet

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

— Jetsetter

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

This contemporary high-rise skillfully evokes an authentic sense of Thailand. — Condé Nast Traveler

Grand Hyatt Erawan is quintessentially modern Bangkok: big, busy, and as central as central gets. — Afar Magazine

Located in an old, tranquil family home built during the Second World War, this is a fine heritage hotel in Bangkok's bustling downtown area. — The Telegraph

— Jetsetter