Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand

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.

Located between Maenam and Bo Phut within easy reach of the airport and near to Chaweng Beach, the W brand brings its funky fun vibe to this paradise island. The Kitchen Table serves Western and Thai food from morning to night; the WOOBAR® plays W Music Curator’s tracks, with nibbles, lunch and dinner; Namu is considered the best Japanese restaurant on the island; while SIP is a sunset beach bar with cocktails, creative lunch and dinner dishes and oversized games. Pop to FIT for a workout, WET for a swim and the AWAY Spa for blissful treatments.

As part of the Kempinski Group of hotels, this is one of the newer 5-star hotels in Bangkok. It was established in 2010, designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates and is located at the heart of Bangkok. The hotel has a touch of European contemporary sophistication alongside many Thai-themed services and cuisine. The Siam Kempinski has 42 suites and a total of 303 rooms, in addition to the 98 serviced residences. The meeting rooms offer an impressive welcome to delegates – each is accessed via an ornate golden brass door. There’s also a sumptuous spa, three dining areas, bar and gorgeous outdoor pool. But its highlight has to be the green royal garden accessed right from the balconies of the rooms.

Located 200 yards from the popular Surin Beach on Millionaires’ Row, the Twinpalms Phuket Resort has its own beach club, plus three outdoor swimming pools set within a water garden-style landscape (a 50-meter lap pool, a lagoon-style pool and one for children). Kids can also let off some steam in their own club, with a programme of activities, while grown-ups chill out in the award-winning spa. Accommodation is across suites and villas; the largest providing private pools, kitchens with Nespresso machines, wine cellars and cigar humidors. The resort has a secluded feel and elegant decor.

One of JM Marriott’s flagship resorts, this immaculate property sits beside Khuk Khak Beach. Swimmers will adore the lagoon style pool which is the largest in Southeast Asia – with two swim-up bars. It houses 292 rooms and suites all with private outdoor spaces and oversized tubs. Further facilities include tennis, squash, volleyball, video games (a lifesaver if travelling with teens), a fitness suite, Quan Spa providing indoor and outdoor treatments and restaurants offering Thai, Japanese, Italian, Mediterranean and European cuisine. It may be huge but still manages to retain a personal feel.

Reimagined in 2023, the exquisite InterContinental Bangkok, an IHG Hotel , located in the Ratchaprasong area, with the BTS Skytrain adjacent to the hotel offers a cosmopolitan escape. in a convenient location. Rooms are classic in style with a fresh interior and curated artwork throughout.  The spa and outdoor pool boast stunning views across the city and the fitness centre, along with daily exercise classes are exclusive to hotel guests. Seasonal and sustainable cuisine is the order of the day at each of the hotel’s restaurants; from breakfast at Espresso to European-inspired cuisine, we offer a creative dining and cocktail culture.

Stay in a four-star Marriott property close to Lumpini Park and Pratunam Market: The Westin Sukhumvit offers rooms with blackout curtains, free newspapers and movies, optional babysitting services, toiletries and minibars. Guests can dine on sophisticated Japanese cuisine at the Kisso restaurant, or buffet food at Taste. Horizons Sky Lounge is a drinking spot with views across the city and karaoke if you’re in the mood for a song or two. The Vareena Spa is a serene space offering a unique range of therapies that combine modern and ancient techniques. Treatments can also be arranged in-room. Other facilities include a fitness centre, an outdoor pool area with a bar and an onsite gift shop.

Surrounded by high walls and trees, this restorative resort has a sense of seclusion. All of the 22 pavilions and 48 suites have an open balcony with blue views, while 35 villas have infinity-edge pools. Amatara’s interiors were created by Jaya Design with a clean and elegant Thai aesthetic. You can sign up for a wellness retreat program with a selection of treatments, activities and creative wellness workshops; or a cookery course to learn a new skill. The hotel also offers a pilates studio, a fitness centre, three signature restaurants and several bars.

This hotel’s Air Bar was featured in The New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die”. The InterContinental Koh Samui has a private beach with a pier (a magical spot for a yoga class) and six swimming pools, one with 360-degree views of the sea and surrounding coconut plantations. Its Baan Thai Spa by HARNN is designed in the style of a traditional Thai house, with five treatment rooms (each of the rituals concludes with a tea ceremony). Stay in one of the main building’s bedrooms, with 67- square metres of space, a balcony, a daybed and a dining area, or in a suite or multi-bedded villa. There’s a bi-weekly sunset dinner on the beach and a fire show, as well as numerous restaurants.

145 bedrooms including suites with one, two or three bedrooms and kitchenettes are available to book at the Oriental Residence in the Embassy neighbourhood of downtown Bangkok. Its fourth-floor pool has cocktails, cabanas and a games area with a foosball table as well as some cracking views — there’s also a kids’ pool adjoining this area for families and a playroom. Dine on gourmet comfort food all day long at Café Claire, or for lunch or dinner at The Play Deck, beside the pool.

This boutique hotel has a romantic back story and so encourages its guests to discover ‘eternal love’ for themselves when staying. It also has strong connections with forestry. The area has played a significant role in conservation, a theme that’s echoed in the hotel’s decor and a giant 100-year-old Rain Tree sits within the grounds, a definite talking point for visitors. The top range of suites face onto the river and are named: Harmonious British-Indian, Burmese Dream, Enchanted Chinese and Siamese Love, reflecting the hotel’s connections with neighbouring countries. Also beside the Ping River, is the property’s industrial vintage-style restaurant and there’s a rooftop wine bar with wonderful views.

The hotel’s limo will transfer you from the airport to Cape Nidhra, where you can settle into your suite with its own plunge pool, extra large bed and terrace with sea views. Dine beneath a soft white teepee on the beach, or at Rocks Restaurant, which serves an all-day menu of cosmopolitan seafood dishes. The eatery is set beside the ocean-front infinity pool with overwater cabanas and padded cream loungers. And you can enjoy sunset drinks on an outside sofa at the bar. The resort also has a steam room and sauna, the Cape Spa, a reading room and a golf buggy to chauffeur guests.