Best Urban Hotels in Bangkok

Located on the banks of Chao Phraya River, Shangri-La Bangkok is undoubtedly one of the most luxurious hotels in the capital. It’s a 5-star hotel offering excellent value, convenience, as well as stunning interior design. Guests enjoy eclectic views of the river, while many of the bedrooms are strategically located by the quieter poolside. This is perfect for those who prefer large-scale hotels – Shangri-La has a whopping 802 rooms housed in two adjacent towers, the Shangri-La Wing and Krungthep Wing. Set in a prime area close to Bangkok central business district, just next to the sky train at Saphan Taskin BTS station, it’s ideally suiting those visiting for work. Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok is less than 40 minutes away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Located on the west side of the Chao Praya River, this hotel offers a haven-like atmosphere and a huge pool by Bangkok standards. Guests can take Muay Thai boxing classes, sign up for cooking lessons, play tennis, sightseeing on a river cruise or dine as a couple on a restored rice barge, listen to live music beside the water, drink in the swim-up bar and enjoy Elemis treatments in the spa. The kids club offers a cultural and engaging programme of activities. Dining options include Italian cuisine, a global buffet, a cafe and patisserie and freshly cooked delights from a Chinese wood-fired oven (a rare experience).

Stay in a royal-inspired suite in the sky, at this boutique hotel on the upper floors of a high-rise in the Phrom Phong district. And you won’t be just sleeping in the sky, you’ll feel like you’re swimming in it, in the jaw-dropping rooftop infinity pool which appears to hover over the city; it’s edged on one side by cabanas, a bar and a vertical green wall. Further facilities include a golf studio with an outdoor putting green and indoor simulator, the Nitra Serenity Centre, a second pool on 27 and dining venues including the colonial Bangkok Trading Post, Nimitr and Baan Borneo Club.

Banyan Tree Bangkok is the city’s only 5-star all-suite hotel with each suite boasting views of the city or Chaophraya. Conveniently located in the Sathon/Silom area guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant buzz of the city.  The award-winning destination spa is the tallest in Asia found on the 51st and the 54th floors. It’s a true sanctuary where you can rejuvenate all the senses and enjoy a range of holistic treatments. The hotel is also home to world-class dining experiences, including  Vertigo, the iconic rooftop bar and restaurant and other gourmet restaurants offering everything from Thai street food to international and Asian gourmet experiences and for something a little different enjoy a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Other facilities include; unique event spaces, an outdoor swimming pool and a health centre. 

From the 51st through to the 59th floor, Tower Club at Lebua offers 178 expansive and luxurious suites. Each has bedroom, living room and kitchenette and is complemented by a myriad of thoughtful touches that reflect the hotel’s personalised, attentive and intuitive service, With four restaurants, two of which are two Michelin starred, and six bars, all with stunning views over the sprawling Bangkok, this is a hotel you may never want to leave.

This hotel may be located in the centre of Bangkok’s entertainment district but it offers pure tranquillity and refined luxury. Guests are presented with panoramic views across the city with floor-to-ceiling picture windows in its 222 rooms and 32 suites. Dining here is a treat for any culinary connoisseur; from the Penthouse Bar and Grill to the Chef’s Table, The Cocktail Bar and the Rooftop Bar – there is something for every occasion. – and with the only dining destination in Bangkok to offer authentic and refined Catalan dishes guests can enjoy a truly unique experience. Relax in a comfortable lounger or private cabana by a saltwater infinity pool overlooking the terrace garden. Work out 24 hours a day at level 11’s fitness centre where more stunning vistas to be enjoyed, or escape to the sanctuary of the hotel’s organic spa for luxurious treatments. The team here pride themselves on discrete and sincere service when nothing is too much trouble.

This 5-star city oasis is in the heart of downtown Bangkok and its superb location means that guests have the best of the bustling city right on their doorstep. The modern and beautifully appointed 441 hotel rooms, across 24 floors, offer fantastic views of the city and the luxury hotel amenities have been designed to both pamper and inspire. Dining here is an international affair with a superb selection of restaurants; from authentic Chinese and Japanese delicacies to a hip New York Steakhouse and casual cafés for informal drinks and light-bites. The indulgent spa is the place to relax and unwind, work up a sweat at the fitness centre or take a refreshing dip in the palm-tree-framed tiled pool. A stay at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok offers exceptional city-style luxury.

This five-star resort is found in the downtown Ratchaprasong area, linked to Chidlom BTS SkyTrain Stations and close to shopping malls. Bedrooms feature Hyatt Grand Beds™, Balmain bath products, a mini-bar and a pillow menu, while those staying in Club rooms and suites benefit from use of the Grand Club Lounge with complimentary breakfasts and cocktails. The hotel’s amenities includes a spa, a fitness centre, an outdoor free-form swimming pool, a 24-hour business centre and babysitting services. Nine restaurants and bars provide everything from private dining experiences, to international buffets, afternoon teas, French patisserie and Thai style hot chocolates.

Andaz One Bangkok brings 244 rooms and suites to Wireless Road as the first Andaz hotel in the Thai capital, opening within the landmark One Bangkok development beside Lumphini Park. Set on a historic stretch of the city once associated with early communications and diplomacy, the hotel pairs a prime city centre location with expansive green views that feel rare for central Bangkok.

Interiors by Thai design studio PIA take inspiration from the surrounding neighbourhood, blending mid century Thai references, contemporary lines and locally commissioned artwork to create a vibrant yet grounded atmosphere. The concept of a vertical neighbourhood runs throughout the property, with each space reflecting a different facet of Bangkok life.

Dining spans three distinct venues. Jǐng serves Chinese cuisine from morning through evening, Andaz Terrace offers all day al fresco dining with afternoon tea and cocktails, while rooftop restaurant Piscari delivers Mediterranean flavours and a lively supper club mood high above the park. Wellness facilities include an outdoor infinity pool overlooking Lumphini Park and a fully equipped fitness centre, complemented by the social Andaz Lounge offering complimentary refreshments throughout the day. Direct MRT access, strong design credentials and a culturally rooted approach to hospitality position Andaz One Bangkok as a confident new city address.

The well-heeled district of Langsuan, beside Lumphini Park, was the chosen setting for Kempinski Hotels and Siam Sindhorn Company Limited’s second collaboration in Thailand. It opened in 2020, with a Lobby Lounge serving fine afternoon teas, cocktails at Firefly Bar, seafood at Bistrot de la Mer and Royal Thai dishes at Loukjaan by the Michelin-starred Saneh Jaan. It contains Asia’s first hotel boutique fitness facilities which covers two floors of Sindhorn Wellness by Resense, the hotel’s spa, which also incorporates a partially covered outdoor infinity pool. The Sindhorn Kempinski has 274 bedrooms and suites.

The Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit is a Luxury Collection Hotel that has what is arguably the grandest frontage in the city. Its vast, almost village-like presence, comprises delightful nooks and crannies of tranquillity, among the opulent large-scale vestibules. There are 420 guest rooms presented in traditional Thai style with silk, marble and teakwood, whilst offering guests the latest in-room technology for convenience and comfort. Seek out the oasis-like tropical pool area and spend an evening listening to international jazz musicians playing in The Living Room.  Dining here is a foodie paradise, with an extensive choice of restaurants and bars including Michelin-starred cuisine and for those seeking exciting food experiences, the highly rated in-house Dine in the Dark provides an unusual and unforgettable sensory journey. This is the ideal choice for guests who embrace, excellent service, and exquisite local culture and appreciate an enchanting setting.

In receipt of the AHEAD Award for the Best Hotel New Build in Asia, this 155-room forward-thinking flagship property features immersive designs by Jamie Hayon and The Standard’s in-house team. It boasts the highest alfresco rooftop bar in the capital, as well as a fantastic selection of other bars and restaurants; The Parlor (great for live music, lectures and lounging), an alternative tea room named Tease, an American steakhouse, an award-winning Chinese cuisine by Mott 32, and the super funky, boldly decorated Ojo Mexican-inspired restaurant. Plush, pet-friendly bedrooms have a retro vibe, as well as Nespresso Machines and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth Speakers. A 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness centre and terrace pool can be enjoyed by guests who love to work out whilst on their travels.