Bangkok

Sleek luxury tower hotel on the west bank of the animated Chao Phraya River. — Andrew Harper

370 rooms appointed with teak floors, silk-covered furniture, marble bathrooms, and high-tech control panels, set within a 37-story tower that overlooks the Chao Phraya River. — Travel + Leisure

Located on the left bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Peninsula is one of the most consistently high-ranked lodgings in the city, in particular for its attention to service. — Afar Magazine

Another of Bangkok's riverside bastions of luxury, this Peninsula stares down its rivals—the Shangri-La and the Oriental—across the Chao Phraya from the Thonburi side. — Concierge

First opened in 1998, The Peninsula Bangkok is a well-loved luxury property in the Thai capital. — Forbes Travel Guide

Opened in 1879, Mandarin Oriental was Thailand’s first hotel and is still among its best, offering a touch of Far East romance from a bygone era. — Afar Magazine

One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years. — Concierge

Bangkok is a long-standing landmark of traditional Thai-style luxury and a favorite among discerning travelers, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and even members of the Thai royal family. — Forbes Travel Guide

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

12 suites, which are brushed with a coat of glamour by way of Jim Thompson silks and pulled together by a colonial-inspired aesthetic and contemporary accents. — Wallpaper

Thirteenth-century Thai Buddhist architecture inspired by the ancient city of Sukhothai is melded with modern lines, peaked roofs, and white minimalism to create this stunning hotel. — Afar Magazine

Set on six acres of meticulously manicured grounds in the heart of the city, the Sukhothai Bangkok shuts out the mayhem, street noise and daunting traffic of Bangkok. — Jetsetter

Inside the Sukhothai, visitors find peaceful serenity and privacy, thanks to American designer Ed Tuttle's eclectic eye. — Frommer's

With 210 rooms and suites, the Sukhothai Bangkok is an elegant five-pearl property full of artistic Thai touches. — Oyster

It’s safe to say The Sukhothai Bangkok is unlike any other downtown hotel in the notoriously busy Thai capital. It feels like a hidden oasis far from the chaos of tuk tuks and street food... — Forbes Travel Guide

Impressive hotel on three landscaped riverfront acres in the historic Dusit district near many of the city’s most famous attractions. — Andrew Harper

Art Deco good looks and Colonial charm combine at this riverside retreat in Bangkok's Dusit neighborhood. — Jetsetter

While this retreat is bound to impress design aficionados, it also has the sybarite in mind. — Travel + Leisure

A serene palace-on-the-river showcasing a museum-quality collection of Asian art and antiques. — Condé Nast Traveler

Bangkok's newest boutique hotel, the Siam, opens this month with a distinctive blend of modern and traditional architecture and inspired design, courtesy of Bensley Design Studios. — Wallpaper

The Metropolitan by COMO Bangkok is a luxury property that blends the intimacy of a boutique hotel with the amenities and services of a large-scale resort. — Oyster

Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Who else but Christina Ong could have turned a former YMCA into what is hands-down Bangkok’s hottest hotel? — Condé Nast Traveler

A crisp, modern aesthetic; a pop-star clientele; and a sexy staff make this one of the city's hippest hotels. — Fodor's

The Metropolitan... strives to be the epitome of modernism, with its Mies van der Rohe–style façade and staff dressed in black and white Comme des Garçons uniforms. — Concierge

Refined and minimal, sparse but not bare, the Como Metropolitan Bangkok hotel is an exclusive boutique with a sophisticated Thai restaurant and dimly lit bar. — Mr & Mrs Smith

The Krungthep Wing... has rooms with a view of the river and a garden balcony overlooking a private pool. Butler service is included. — DK Eyewitness

A secluded sanctuary outside of the hectic city center that still provides easy access to Bangkok’s main attractions. — Forbes Travel Guide

Bangkok's largest river hotel - with two wings, two pools, leafy grounds and direct BTS/Expressboat access - has won many awards. — Time Out

Generous rates, a resortlike riverside atmosphere, plus ample activities and amenities make it a clever choice for families. — Lonely Planet

Graced with two striking towers, the hotel is well-connected to city transport: Boats ply up and down the river outside the hotel, and the SkyTrain is only a 10-minute walk south. — Star Service

French colonial hotel with gardens, hand-painted silk ceilings, and the city’s largest lap pool.  — Travel + Leisure

The Four Seasons exudes restrained elegance. The rooms are adorned with hand-painted murals and guests can enjoy the spa and boutique plaza. — DK Eyewitness

This being a Four Seasons hotel, you can rest assured that service is first-rate. — Lonely Planet

Thai stunner in the heart of Bangkok with 354 rooms, a spa, health club and five restaurants. — Jetsetter

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

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

No Sukhothai, this place represents well the continuing wave of small, quality-driven boutique-hotels that are popping up around the country. — Star Service

This chic and contemporary boutique hotel is sure to make your experience in Bangkok one you will never forget. — Gayot

Shanghai Mansion is easily the most consciously stylish place to stay in Chinatown, if not in all of Bangkok. — Lonely Planet

China’s ‘Roaring Thirties’ come to life in a retrofitted, 70-year-old building in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown. — The Telegraph

At Bangkok's lavish St. Regis outpost, guest rooms feature exceptional extras, such as floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views... and 300-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets. — Gayot

Opened in 2011 on the high-end Rajadamri shopping strip, this "exceptional-in-every-way hotel" melds traditional Thai style with modernism. — Condé Nast Traveler

This hotel meets the city's high standards for service and luxury. How can you argue with 24-hour butler service attached to each room? — Star Service

The St. Regis is all about pampering—this was the first hotel in Thailand to offer its guests around-the-clock personal butler service. — Fodor's

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

This contemporary high-rise skillfully evokes an authentic sense of Thailand. — Concierge

The palatial Siam Kempinski combines sheer elegance with the feel of an escapist resort in the middle of the city. — Fodor's

Despite the throngs of shoppers who flood the adjoining mega mall and the frenetic neighborhood, the hotel manages to carve out a secret peaceful oasis. — Forbes Travel Guide

This hotel has proven itself to be a key player in the deluxe category, at least on the second tier below the Sukhothai, Oriental and Shangri-La — Star Service

The Siam Kempinski is one of Bangkok's most opulent hotels. It's a five pearl property located smack in the city center, behind the Siam Paragon luxury mall. — Oyster

Built in 1908 as the residence of Prince Chulachakrabongse, these incredibly luxurious villas lie on the Chao Phraya River between Chinatown and the Royal Palace. — DK Eyewitness

In the luxuriant, riverside gardens of 100-year-old Chakrabongse House overlooking Wat Arun are four tranquil villas beautifully furnished in dark wood and silk, with polished teak floors. — Rough Guide

They may be the best rooms in the city—the problem is there are only four, and the place is very popular, so you must book well in advance. — Fodor's

The 19th-century mansion of Prince Chakrabongse opens three Thai-style villas to guests. Exquisitely furnished with teak, silk and modern amenities, they offer seclusion. — Time Out

This little-known waterside oasis hides in plain sight among Bangkok's top tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. — Concierge

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

After checking in on the ground floor, you soar up to your room at this 60-story hotel. The light-filled suites in the impossibly slender tower all have sweeping views of the city. — Fodor's

Towering above Bangkok’s city center, the 327-room Banyan Tree takes sultry luxury and unabashed pampering to new heights. After checking in, take the elevator straight to the 61st floor,... — Jetsetter

The luxurious Banyan Tree Bangkok offers 327 rooms and suites in a modern tower with gorgeous views of the city. — Oyster

All-suite skyscraper that’s also home to the popular 61st-floor Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar and a signature spa. — Travel + Leisure

Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of) adjacent Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to open in Bangkok in the last couple years. — Lonely Planet

The distinctive building offers stunning views from many rooms and all common areas, which include an outdoor rooftop pool, the acclaimed Park Society bar and restaurant. — Oyster

Opened in 2012, the Sofitel So is a trendy, outrageously fashionable lifestyle hotel, located in the downtown Sathorn area facing Lumpini Park — The Telegraph

Nouveau French meets Thai at SO Sofitel Bangkok, which takes its design cues from the Chinese elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Metal, and Wood. The result is like being transported into a... — Afar Magazine

Fits right into the colorful chaos of Thailand’s vibrant capital...spectacular views from guest rooms, the top-floor spa, an outdoor glass-walled swimming pool and the several in-house restaurants. — Forbes Travel Guide

The very classy Le Meridien is a giant edifice of French chic — The Telegraph

Suave, stylish and contemporary accurately describe the rooms here. Each of the property's 282 units feature city views. — Star Service

The Le Meridien Bangkok goes for unique design and decor, from the stylish, large tinted glass windows in the lobby, to the rooms which feature floor-to-ceiling windows. — Oyster

Every space feels huge, but the rooms are a bit neutral; not so the sculpted steel-benched lobby, the sixth floor SPA centre (with round rooms for couples) or the spectacular Bamboo Chic bar. — Time Out

24-story hotel with plush interiors (etched mirrors; floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows; Thai sculptures) off ritzy Silom Road. — Travel + Leisure

The Erawan’s neoclassical lobby, embellished with mature tropical trees, sets the tone in what is one of Bangkok’s most respected hotels. — Lonely Planet

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

This tower is located among the shops and businesses of Rajdamri Road, next to the Erawan Shrine. — Condé Nast Traveler

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

Behind the brash façade, welcoming, business-like rooms offer spacious marble bathrooms, modern Thai art and sleek furnishings. — Time Out

The Tower Club at Lebua is a luxury five-pearl hotel on the upper floors of the Lebua at State Tower Building, which is one of Bangkok's tallest buildings. — Oyster

Bangkok’s sultry humidity is quickly forgotten at the Tower Club at Lebua, which occupies State Tower’s 51st through 59th floors. — Travel + Leisure

There’s no better location to soak up Bangkok’s sprawling metropolis than from the Tower Club at Lebua — The Telegraph

The Tower Club at Lebua is one of the swankiest places in Bangkok, with a beautiful rooftop bar, great restaurants, and more than a bit of flair. — Fodor's

One of Bangkok’s tallest and most distinctive buildings is also a luxury hotel. — Lonely Planet

A flagship hotel of Thailand’s most respected hotel brand, the Dusit Thani offers elegant rooms with Thai decor ranging from superior to the luxurious Thai Heritage Suites. — DK Eyewitness

Despite the traffic jams in the area, the hotel still has one of the best locations in the city. — Frommer's

Classic, modernist high-rise, city's first five-star hotel built in 1970. Scheduled to close in June 2018. — Condé Nast Traveler

Elegant, centrally placed top-class hotel, geared for both business and leisure, with very high standards of service. — Rough Guide

Everything from trendy dining to wild nightlife and public transportation are a five- to 10-minute walk from the hotel. There are nine excellent dining options plus an elegant spa and modern gym. — Oyster

There is a certain formulaic quality to the Sheraton, but it is a high-end formula that's extremely comfortable and familiar. — Frommer's

Regarded as one of the finest business hotels in Asia, the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is located in the heart of Bangkok’s business district. — DK Eyewitness

The 420-room Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is a luxury hotel set in the heart of Sukhumvit Road, near some of Bangkok's top dining, drinking, and nightlife venues. — Oyster

Deluxe accommodation in large, stylishly understated rooms, all of which offer fine views of the cityscape. — Rough Guide

The Sheraton is a hit with corporate travellers because it’s arguably the most professionally managed hotel in Bangkok. — Lonely Planet

Situated on a scenic stretch of the Chao Phraya, opposite the Sheraton and next to the exclusive Peninsula, this hotel was created with a designer's touch. Huge glass panels provide... — Star Service

Towering 32 stories over the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Millennium Hilton offers a stiff challenge to other riverside hotels with its fantastic views and comprehensive facilities. — Frommer's

As soon as you enter the dramatic lobby, it’s obvious that this is Bangkok’s youngest-feeling, most modern riverside hotel. — Lonely Planet

Lording over the Chao Phraya River in postmillennial splendor, this flagship Hilton offers some of the city's most cutting-edge design. — Fodor's

A ferry ride from River City opposite, this white landmark contains striking interior halls, while all rooms have river views, open-plan bathrooms and Thai accents like golden lacquer. — Time Out

This cool little arty hideaway comes with split-level suites, decorated in a colorful, unfussy, Thai-retro style, all with great views across to its eponymous wat (temple). — Frommer's

This old corner shophouse has been sleekly converted but reflects the neighbourhood's retro charms. — Time Out

Although strategically located across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house on the river boasts much more than just brilliant views. The. — Lonely Planet

A romantic, affordable hotel on the banks of the Chao Praya River, near Wat Prak Kaew and the Grand Palace — The Telegraph

The four guest rooms combine Asian and European design styles to relaxed yet elegant effect. — Travel + Leisure