Best Family Friendly Hotels in Bangkok

Bangkok’s riverside Charoen Krung district is home to one of the city’s most striking and design-focused hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River spans a tiered series of cascading buildings woven through courtyards of reflective pools and water features, with 299 rooms and suites, six restaurants, a Michelin-recognised culinary offering, an award-winning destination bar, and Urban Wellness Centre. It recently earned the #14 spot in the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels list and was awarded two Michelin Keys, a major milestone as one of the first hotels in Thailand to receive this prestigious recognition. With river views at every turn, rotating contemporary art installations and a serious food and drink programme, you have without doubt one of the capital’s most incredible urban resorts.

The Peninsula has established itself as one of the best hotels in Bangkok. It’s won many awards over the years, including the ‘World’s Best Hotel’ back in 2003. The hotel is conveniently situated at the banks of the river Chao Phraya. A wavy design characterises The Peninsula, and its beautiful form offers a panoramic view of Bangkok City. The hotel is located about 35 minutes from Don Muang International Airport. The 39 Peninsula guestrooms are among the most technologically advanced rooms in Bangkok. Guests can control their environments with the push of a button. And families revel in the space provided by staying in one of the Sky Residences, offering a two-floor private oasis. The unique Paribatra Aviation Lounge on the 37th floor comes with its own helipad for travel in ultimate style.

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).

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.

With its built to impress Cathedral like reception Conrad Bangkok wows as soon as guests step inside its premises. A luxurious hotel located in the heart of the Central Business District, the Conrad appeals to business and holiday travellers alike. Offering a blend of modern sophistication and Thai hospitality, it features spacious, elegant rooms with stunning views of the skyline. Guests can choose from a range of dining options including the exquisite Chinese Liu, the newly opened Japanese Kisara and the poolside dining City Terrace. Surrounded by tall palm trees and luscious greenery, the pool has a relaxing jungle vibe and is situated right next to Pickleball and tennis courts, a gym, a spa, a sauna and a steam room meaning guests may never want to leave the premises.

Benefit from direct access to the Paragon Shopping Mall, when you stay at this hotel in the centre of Siam. Its 582 bedrooms include three-bedroom suites and a penthouse boasting a full-sized butler’s kitchen and a dining table seating 12 (all guests have access to a digital butler service). When you’re ready for a meal, you can choose between French-Mediterranean cuisine at Casia restaurant and local, Pan-Asian and international dishes at Savio. For something a little lighter, order a traditional high tea in the Lobby Lounge or some poolside snacks at Flow bar. Chatrium also offers a kids’ club and Spa by Thann Wellness Sanctuary.

The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is a stylish and vibrant luxury hotel nestled in the heart of the city’s Langsuan district. Blending modern design with Thai cultural elements, the hotel offers a chic, urban retreat with spacious rooms and sophisticated amenities and encouraged guests to stay with their pets, devoting three floors and one restaurant to the concept. The grounds are spacious and verdant, the infinity swimming pool is a hard angled, granite coloured triumph of design and Bar.yard on the hotel’s rooftop has consistently been voted Bangkok’s best roof top bar.