Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand

With a whopping seven swimming pools (and a swim-up bar), including an infinity pool with panoramic ocean views and a private beach, you’ll be spoilt for choice for a swim at Sri Panwa. Indoors, you can play pool, table tennis and board games. Dine at the Baba Pool Club, or on street food from around the world at Baba Soul Food, and on contemporary Japanese dishes at Baba IKI. The award-winning Cool Spa provides five-sense tropical wellness experiences in its four large treatment rooms, plus there’s a private salon and a floating yoga deck.

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.

The famed Waldorf Astoria hotels began life in New York in the late 1800s and since then the group has built a reputation for top service and sumptuous elegance at locations around the globe – and the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is no exception. Architect André Fu designed this hotel with bronze accents and soaring ceilings, reflecting the opulence and grandeur of the original Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and cleverly blends Thai charm with luxurious comfort throughout the iconic hotel. Rooms are sumptuous and offer park or city views, indulgent relaxation facilities including a spa and an incredible Instaworthy outdoor pool are available for each guest to enjoy while the culinary fare and its glamorous sky bar attract visitors on their own merit. Located in the Siam Ratchadamri area of Bangkok, on the ultra-modern Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, this is a great base for business and leisure travellers alike.

Set within 10 acres of tropical gardens that open onto a secluded stretch of white-sand beach, The Sarojin in Khao Lak offers a serene, highly personalised escape that captures the essence of barefoot luxury. Boutique in scale, with just 56 residences housed in low-rise residential style buildings discreetly dotted around its lush gardens. Dining is central to the experience, with two main restaurants and imaginative private dining options, including candlelit meals beside a waterfall and castaway-style dinners on a secluded sandbank. Guests can shape their stay around their own rhythm, whether that’s sunrise yoga, unwinding in the open-air spa, or beginning the day with a champagne breakfast served until 6pm.

Set on a 58-acre plot on the north-east of the island, the resort was once a coconut plantation and continues to use the fruit’s fibres in its architecture. It’s home to Thailand’s only sea pool (open seasonally), as well as two beaches, a beachfront infinity swimming pool and a swim reef where you can spot more than 50 species of fish. You’ll find a Muay Thai ring, tennis, basketball, volleyball, mini golf, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, jogging, cooking classes, a Ritz Kids programme and multiple restaurants onsite. Plus there’s an entire Spa Village, with eight treatment suites, a yoga pavilion and a lap pool with cabanas. 175 bedrooms, suites and pool villas are decorated in neutral colours.

Set right on the edge of the powdery white sand of Nai Harn Beach, this cool and contemporary resort commands one of the most desirable positions on the whole of Phuket. The hotel originally opened its doors to guests in the ‘80s and has received a large number of international celebrities over the years. The infinity pool is set with floating sun loungers where guests can unwind and take in stunning views as the sand slowly gives way to the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea, where a wide range of aquatic activities are just waiting to be enjoyed.

What has to be one of Thailand’s most dramatic and ultra-luxurious hotel properties the Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has just 54 villas and pavilions set across meticulously manicured grounds, a backdrop of cinematic natural beauty and a collection of dining experiences ranging from classic Thai, contemporary fine dining and laid-back Mediterranean-inspired options poolside. This beachfront hideaway offers the intimacy of a boutique retreat combined with the service style and offerings the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand is synonymous with. Recently recognised with three MICHELIN Keys in Thailand’s inaugural hotel guide, the resort is celebrated for its outstanding hospitality offering.

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.

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.

Originally the Hua Hin Railway Hotel, the Centara Grand Beach Resort dates back to the coming of the railroad, and today it’s considered a classic. Renovations and extensions have tastefully maintained its colonial-style rooms with wood furnishings, complementing its beach-side setting and landscaped gardens, while its central location in a popular part of town makes it ideal for sightseeing and shopping. A fitness centre and spa have brought the resort up to date, with restaurants, bars and a grill completing the process.

An invigorating ten-minute speedboat ride takes guests across the calm and clear waters to this luxury hotel set on a craggy island. This is the perfect place for guests to live out their desert island fantasies without having to skimp on creature comforts as there are 67 private villas to choose from nestled in nature complete with large picture windows and spacious terraces to unwind in while soaking up stunning ocean views. Couples will love the private pools, which allow for intimate island paradise experiences.

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.