Best Historical Hotels in Bangkok
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a historical hotel in Bangkok. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
Whether you are at the early stages of planning or already comparing a shortlist, our choice of historical hotels in Bangkok is a credible and useful guide, with easy booking options too.
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Bangkok Province, Bangkok, Bang Rak
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
(5 stars)This is a brand and hotel that needs no introduction. The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok dates back to 1876 and sits on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the historical Charoenkrung district close to Chinatown. With 4.5 staff to each and every guest, nine restaurants a spa (which is accessed via a romantic boat trip across the river) an entire team of pastry chefs, a flower team, butlers and more, your every wish is granted. There are 393 rooms and eight restaurants, and in 2016 it underwent large renovations unveiling a whole new wing, paying homage to its illustrious past. These interiors by Design Wilkes are truly regal and ornate, making this hotel the pinnacle of luxury hospitality
Bangkok Province, Bangkok, Pathumwan
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
(5 stars)Found conveniently centrally in the Ratchaprasong neighbourhood, this is Anantara’s flagship urban resort. All of the rooms — from deluxe to club level — feature Jim Thompson fabrics, while suites bring Kasara Executive Lounge privileges. Book the Presidential Suite for your own private garden entrance, outdoor space, a massage room, a formal sitting room, dining for 12 and powder rooms, as well as many complimentary experiences. The resort includes a spa, a leisure club, cafes, restaurants, a secret garden bar, a patisserie and a terrace. Cooking classes, cruises and many other activities are offered.