Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand

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. 

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 luxury boutique hotel is a popular choice with the trend-setting crowd, seeking to experience the vibrancy of Bangkok. The hotel design takes inspiration from Lumpini Park and combines Thai design with traditional Feng Shui,  to create a contemporary urban style, which is effortlessly luxurious. Designed by some of Thailand’s leading creatives, rooms are themed by the natural elements of water, earth, wood, metal, or fire – each nurturing a unique ambience. The 237 rooms and suites also present guests with integrated Zafiro In-Room Entertainment Solutions. Good food, good drink and good times are the basis for the diverse foodie scene here where rooftop fine dining meets street food, and a playful pool bar complements two buzzing evening cocktail spots.  The infinity pool was made for Insta moments and is said to be the best in Bangkok. This really is the choice hotel for those who want to have sophisticated fun! 

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.

Madi Paidi Bangkok, a stylish boutique hotel in Thong Lor, Sukhumvit, combines heartfelt Thai hospitality with a contemporary design that mirrors the lively yet residential charm of its vibrant district. Each of its 56 uniquely themed guest rooms, inspired by Thai gemstones, offers spacious accommodations and luxury amenities. The hotel’s signature restaurant, EKKALUCK, provides an evolving dining experience that transitions from a relaxed breakfast to Thai fine dining, using locally sourced ingredients. Guests can also enjoy wellness facilities on the rooftop, including a gym and pool. Situated close to the Thong Lor BTS Skytrain station, Madi Paidi Bangkok offers easy access to the wider city and is a blend of tradition and modernity, aiming to provide a multi-sensory connection to the neighbourhood.

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.

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.

Would you like a bucket list-worthy hotel experience? Retreat to a luxury resort with a difference; this tented camp places you among jungle trails, bamboo forestry and wildlife such as rescue elephants, who roam past your handcrafted teak door. Expect ‘rooms’ with outdoor showers, wooden hot tubs and lamplit verandahs. Sample Thai, Laotian and Burmese cooking under a thatched roof restaurant, and tipples from the in-house wine cave. Take a Land Rover trip out to the heart of the jungle, before being served sundowners on the roof and tuck into a picnic feast (prepared just for you) by the riverside.

Featuring classic architecture with a modern twist, this riverside property spread across five wings, is surrounded by century-old flora and fauna. Le Meridien’s culinary offer comprises a signature restaurant, Latest Recipe, and the riverside Italian Favola. There are multiple pools, a fitness centre, a library for some quiet time and the Parvati Spa for replenishing treatments to combat tired limbs after long days of exploring (bikes are available to borrow if you want to adventure on two wheels). Spacious bedrooms come with signature bedding, sitting areas and private balconies with epic views.

Built into a hillside and surrounded by 160 acres of grasslands and forestry, the Anantara Golden Triangle Resort and Spa is another marvellous choice if you want to commune with the elephants, as it’s next door to a foundation caring for these gentle giants. Lanna culture runs clearly through the resort; from the architecture to the hospitality, Northern Thai cuisine, design in its 61 bedrooms and the spa treatments (which are carried out in a three-storey wellness temple). There are also tennis courts, an infinity pool overlooking the valley, yoga sessions and kickboxing lessons.

Stay in one of 21 thatched-roof villas at the High Season resort, complete with mosquito nets, private plunge pools, coffee makers, flat-screen TVs and your own private walkway. Found beside the romantic Klong Chao Beach, the property was built using natural materials, with rustic-chic results that provide a castaway feel. But your every need is waited upon here, from dinner at the beachfront restaurant to your personal preference of pillows, bespoke island tours tailored to your interests, therapies at High Spa and afternoon tea served in an elevated, hammock-effect pod.

Floating 12 miles south of Phuket, this island is an eco-retreat with 20 acres of grounds. Sleek, modern monochrome suites and villas hover above the waters of their private pools. But for the best room in the house, it has to be The Lighthouse; a fifteen-metre, five-storey high structure that stands out in the otherwise low-rise resort. This ultra-luxe pad has a state-of-the-art entertainment system, jacuzzi tubs, an 8.5 metre ozonated pool with underwater music and lighting and an observation deck with 360° views. Three restaurants, a bar, a spa, a watersports and a dive centre, are among The Racha’s facilities.