Bangkok is famous for its rooftop bars, and for good reason. At sunset, the skyline turns gold, and the river glitters far below, one of Asia's most spectacular sights.
Only a select few made the cut, each chosen for its views, atmosphere and drinks. Some look across the river to Wat Arun and the temples of the Old Town. Others gaze out over the city's glittering towers, from sleek cocktail lounges to relaxed poolside bars. They range from luxury hotels to stylish, well-priced favourites.
Arrive before sunset to grab the best seats, and check the dress code first, as some bars require smart casual. These are Bangkok's best rooftop hotels, and the views speak for themselves.
A sleek high-rise linked directly to the Skytrain, near the Airport Link, with two outdoor pools and a 38th-floor sky lounge.
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Phaya Thai & Victory Monument
Arriving in Bangkok couldn't be easier. The lobby connects straight to Phaya Thai BTS, two stops from Siam's malls, and the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi is a five-minute walk away. Phaya Thai is a lively local neighbourhood of office towers, street-food stalls, and busy markets, and Victory Monument, famous for its boat noodles and evening markets, is a short ride north.
Skyline Rooms and Connecting Rooms
Rooms are bright and modern, and floor level matters here: the higher you go, the wider the views. Corner rooms add espresso machines, rain showers and bathtubs. Connecting rooms and two-bedroom suites are available for larger travel groups and longer stays.
Street-Food-Style Buffets and Sky-High Drinks
You could eat your way around this hotel without leaving the building. The all-day restaurant takes its cue from Bangkok's street-food trucks, with Thai, Asian and European dishes in a vast, mural-lined room. A Mediterranean restaurant sits beside the pool on the 22nd floor, and the sky lounge on the 38th floor is the place for a drink as the city lights come on. The lobby lounge serves pastries and signature drinks.
Two Pools and Bhu Mhai Spa
The two outdoor pools overlook the city, with snacks and drinks served to sun loungers. Bhu Mhai Spa, whose interiors draw on the historic Phaya Thai Palace, offers wellness programmes and treatments tailored to each guest. The 24-hour fitness centre on the 22nd floor shares the same city views.
Singaporean polish on Sukhumvit Road, with Michelin Guide-listed Cantonese dining and a rooftop bar on the 34th floor.
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Sukhumvit & Asok
The Carlton puts you right at the heart of modern Sukhumvit. Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT are a few minutes' walk away, Terminal 21's themed floors and popular food court are close by, and the new EmSphere mall is a short stroll. Early risers can jog the lakeside paths of Benjakitti Park before the heat sets in, then head back for breakfast.
Elegant and Spacious Rooms
Rooms are calm and contemporary, with electric blinds, blackout curtains and a proper work desk. Club rooms sit on the higher floors and include Nespresso machines and access to the Club Lounge for breakfast and evening drinks. Interconnecting and bigger suites are available for large groups.
Michelin Guide Cantonese and a Rooftop Bar
Dim sum lovers are in for a treat. The Cantonese restaurant, brought over from the Carlton in Singapore after three decades there, is listed in the Michelin Guide, and its dim sum and Peking duck are must-orders. The all-day restaurant serves international classics, Thai favourites, and Singaporean and Peranakan specialities, and the lobby espresso bar serves barista coffee and afternoon tea. End the night 34 floors up at the rooftop bar, with cocktails, sharing plates and the skyline all around you.
Let's Relax Spa and a 30-Metre Pool
Let's Relax Spa is a calm retreat on the 10th floor, finished in earthy wood tones with Thai artefacts and skyline views. Traditional Thai massage sits alongside facials, body scrubs and manicures, with rooms for couples. Next door, the 30-metre pool has a juice bar, plus a Fitness Studio and a Kids Zone.
A playful, social hotel on Sukhumvit 31, with a rooftop pool, a podcast studio and a bar that stays lively until midnight.
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Sukhumvit 31 & Phrom Phong
Sukhumvit 31 feels more like a neighbourhood than a tourist trail. Independent coffee shops, wine bars and local restaurants have quietly made this lane their home. Phrom Phong BTS and the Em District malls, EmQuartier, Emporium, and EmSphere, are about a 13-minute walk away, with Benchasiri Park beside them; Asok and Thong Lo are each one stop away.
A Social Hub with Creative Spaces
Public House is an independent design hotel built around its ground floor, where shared tables, a bar and creative spaces bring guests and locals together. It includes a co-working space, a professional podcast studio, and a flexible events room that hosts everything from launches to parties.
Rain Showers, Terraces and Suites
Every room has blackout curtains, a 65-inch smart TV, a Nespresso machine and a rain shower. Higher categories add a private terrace or balcony overlooking Sukhumvit 31, and suites include pantries and bathtubs for longer stays.
Wood-Fired Cooking and Late-Night Cocktails
Breakfast here is worth getting up for. It's made to order until noon, never a buffet, with coffee roasted in Bangkok. Later, the all-day restaurant cooks global comfort food over a wood-fired oven and a Josper grill, and the bar takes over in the evening with inventive cocktails until midnight.
Crafted Brews and a Rooftop Pool
Head up to the roof for crafted brews with elevated views over Sukhumvit. It also features the hotel's compact pool, ringed by sun loungers, and a rooftop kitchen serving food and drinks by the water. The small 24-hour gym features premium Technogym equipment.
Leafy Langsuan calm meets Bangkok's highest Korean rooftop bar at this independently spirited hotel, 400 metres from two Skytrain stations.
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Langsuan & Lumphini
Few streets in Bangkok are as easy to love as Langsuan. It's leafy and quiet, yet Chit Lom and Ratchadamri BTS are both about 400 metres away. Lumphini Park and CentralWorld are about a ten-minute walk away, and Gaysorn Village and some of the city's most sought-after restaurants are close by.
Rooted in the Neighbourhood
Part of IHG's Vignette Collection, the hotel is independent in spirit and shaped by Langsuan's character, designed for guests who want to experience Bangkok as locals do. Rooms and suites occupy a residential-style tower above the neighbourhood's quiet green lanes.
Air Purifiers, Sky Suites and Kitchenettes
Rooms are modern and comfortable, with plush beds, 49-inch TVs, and their own air purifiers, while the Sky Suites on the top floors offer sweeping city views. Studios include kitchenettes and mini balconies, and larger groups can spread out in two-bedroom corner suites of 72 square metres with a kitchenette, dining area, and separate living room.
Bangkok's Greatest Hits and a Korean Rooftop
Save at least one evening for the 31st floor. Bangkok's first and highest Korean rooftop bar pairs Korean food with Seoul-style nightlife and sweeping city views. Downstairs, the Thai restaurant celebrates Bangkok's "greatest hits" from its golden era; the lobby lounge serves afternoon tea by day and cocktails by night; and an all-day café offers coffee and light bites.
An 18th-Floor Rooftop Infinity Pool
The 18th-floorinfinity pool overlooks the Bangkok skyline, with cocktails and Asian-inspired canapés served poolside. The 24-hour fitness centre has Life Fitness equipment, and the HarborLand indoor playground next door is a hit with younger guests.
A boutique hotel on a quiet Siam lane, with a rooftop pool, a rooftop lounge and rates that leave room for shopping.
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National Stadium & Jim Thompson House
Daraya proves you can stay in the heart of Siam without the noise. It sits on Soi Kasemsan 3, a narrow lane of guesthouses, noodle shops and laundries. National Stadium BTS, MBK and the malls of Siam Square are all within walking distance, and the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and the Yelo Arthouse gallery and café are close by. Jim Thompson House, the teak home of the American silk king, is just around the corner.
Marshall Speakers and Chiang Mai Coffee
Every room includes a French press and Chiang Mai coffee, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, bathrobes, slippers, and a few books. King rooms are genuinely spacious at 41 square metres and feature balconies.
Thai Classics and a Rooftop Lounge
Some of the best coffee on the lane is right downstairs. The all-day restaurant serves traditional Thai specialities and Western favourites in a relaxed, tablecloth-free room. Up on the roof, a breezy lounge inspired by New York terraces is the place for cocktails, cold beer and light bites as the sun goes down.
A Rooftop Pool and Treatment Room
Unwind after a morning at MBK in the rooftop pool, and book massages in the hotel's treatment room.
Playful Kimpton style on a leafy lane near Lumphini Park, with six places to eat and drink and a lively rooftop bar.
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Soi Ton Son & Langsuan
Kimpton Maa-Lai feels like a green escape in the city. Soi Ton Son is a quiet, leafy lane, and the hotel's garden makes it feel more like a private residence than a hotel. Chit Lom BTS is about a 13-minute walk, or a quick ride on the hotel's free shuttle. Central Embassy's designer boutiques are within walking distance, and Lumphini Park is close by.
Thai Craft, Modern Lines
Organic materials and traditional Thai craftsmanship play off the hotel's clean, modern architecture. Rooms feel layered and cocooning, and the closets feature bird-themed illustrations by Bangkok-born artist Phannapast.
Residential Rooms from 48 Square Metres
Rooms start at 48 square metres and include oversized bathtubs, custom Simmons mattresses, Nespresso machines, Vifa sound systems and yoga mats. The hotel also has serviced apartments for longer stays.
Italian, French and a Rooftop Bar
With six places to eat and drink, you could easily spend an entire evening at the hotel. Start with good coffee in the lobby café or comfort food at the friendly neighbourhood eatery. For dinner, choose between an intimate Italian restaurant and a contemporary French one with Asian touches. Then head to the hidden cocktail bar, or up to the rooftop bar, one of the city's liveliest spots after dark. The library serves afternoon tea.
amaranth spa and an Infinity Pool
amaranth spa blends ancient Oriental wisdom with modern techniques, using organic ingredients in traditional Thai massage, muscle-soothing therapies and facials with Biologique Recherche products. The infinity pool is perfect for a lazy afternoon, and the well-equipped gym is always available.
Contemporary Thai artistry, sky-high dining and cocktails, and a rooftop infinity pool in the heart of Ratchaprasong.
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Ratchadamri & Ratchaprasong
Bangkok's best shopping is right on the doorstep. The hotel stands on Ratchadamri Road, in the heart of the Ratchaprasong district. The Erawan Shrine, Gaysorn Village, CentralWorld and Siam Paragon are all within easy reach on foot, and Ratchadamri BTS is close by for trips across the city.
New York Glamour, Thai Artistry
The hotel brings the spirit of the original Waldorf Astoria in New York to Bangkok, pairing contemporary elegance with Thai artistry. A grand staircase and panoramic skyline views set the tone from the moment you arrive.
Residential-Style Rooms Above the City
Floor-to-ceiling windows fill rooms of 50 square metres and up with natural light. Each has a round dining table that doubles as a workspace, and marble bathrooms with double vanities, soaking tubs and Aesop amenities.
Thai Flavours, Steaks and Sky-High Cocktails
The best views come with dinner. High above the city, the steakhouse grills fine cuts over an open flame, the cocktail bar is styled as a vintage New York artist's studio, and a Champagne bar on the 57th floor tops it all off. Downstairs, the Thai restaurant blends traditional and contemporary techniques around eight balanced Thai flavours, and a lounge inspired by New York's famous Peacock Alley serves afternoon tea.
A Rooftop Wellness Floor
The temperature-controlled infinity pool sits on the rooftop wellness floor, with panoramic city views. The Waldorf Astoria Spa offers Dr Burgener treatments, and the 24-hour fitness centre has Technogym Kinesis equipment, cardio machines and free weights.
Rising above Central Embassy, Park Hyatt Bangkok pairs some of the city's largest rooms with a 40-metre saltwater pool and a rooftop bar with live music.
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Central Embassy & Ploenchit
Park Hyatt puts the city's smartest shopping right at your door. It has direct access to Central Embassy, Bangkok's most exclusive luxury mall, and to Ploenchit BTS. The Central Chidlom department store is a few minutes' walk away, and Lumphini Park is close by for a morning run.
Iconic Architecture, Thai Experiences
The hotel occupies one of Bangkok's most distinctive buildings, with sophisticated interiors and a refined, uniquely Thai approach to hospitality. Art is part of the experience throughout the public spaces, and service is discreet and sincere.
Spacious Rooms
Starting at 48 square metres, the entry-level rooms are among the city's largest, and every room offers unobstructed views across the capital. Suite guests enjoy the Executive Retreat, with a live-station lunch, afternoon tea and evening drinks.
Italian Dining and a Rooftop Bar and Grill
Save an evening for the top of the building. The multi-level rooftop bar and grill pairs cocktails and live music with sweeping city views, and it's one of the best ways to see Bangkok after dark. Downstairs, the Italian restaurant serves pasta, pizza and grilled seafood and meats, and the Living Room is the place for afternoon tea.
PAÑPURI Organic Spa and a Saltwater Pool
The 40-metre saltwater pool has a 25-metre infinity-edge lap section and is surrounded by cabanas and terraced gardens. PAÑPURI ORGANIC SPA offers luxurious organic treatments in a calm, quiet setting, and the 24-hour Technogym fitness centre looks out over the garden terrace.
Facing Lumphini Park, Dusit Thani pairs park views from every room with Michelin-starred dining and a rooftop bar under its golden spire.
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Silom & Lumphini Park
Dusit Thani sits where Rama IV meets Silom Road, one of the city's best-connected corners, with a direct link to Sala Daeng BTS and Silom MRT. Lumphini Park lies right across the road, with its lakes, shaded paths and early-morning tai chi. The Central Park mall opens straight off the hotel's ground floor, and Silom's restaurants, rooftop bars and Patpong's night market are a short walk away.
Classic Grandeur and a Golden Spire
Dusit Thani has been one of Bangkok's best-known hotels since the 1970s, and its golden spire remains a city landmark. Inside, classic grandeur meets modern elegance, shaped by Dusit's gracious Thai hospitality.
Park Views from Every Room
Every room overlooks Lumphini Park. Rooms start at 50 square metres and feature Thai-inspired furnishings, bay-window seating, and marble bathrooms with free-standing tubs. One suite spans two floors and features a grand spiral staircase, while another offers a 300-square-metre private terrace with a Jacuzzi.
Cannubi, Benjarong and the Rooftop
Dinner at Cannubi is reason enough to stay. Cannubi by Umberto Bombana holds a Michelin star and keeps a cellar of more than 350 wines. Benjarong, a Dusit tradition since the 1970s, serves classic Thai recipes in a nearby restored historic house. It also offers refined Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, an artisan bakery, and, up top, a rooftop bar beneath the hotel's famous golden spire.
Devarana Wellness
Devarana Wellness takes its name from the Sanskrit for "a garden in heaven" and draws on authentic Thai healing. The signature ritual begins in the Anatta Dome, and the Siamese Heritage Massage uses a wooden tool and a warm lemongrass-and-ginger compress. The resort also has a pool with its own bar.
A friendly Thai lifestyle hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 15, with a rooftop pool and bar, a free tuk-tuk shuttle and reasonable rates.
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Sukhumvit Soi 15
Sukhumvit Soi 15 runs through one of Bangkok's most convenient neighbourhoods, between the bars of Nana and the busy Asok junction. Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT are a five- to eight-minute walk, and the hotel's free tuk-tuk makes the trip even easier. Terminal 21's shops and food court are close by, and the Em District malls and Benjakitti Park's lakeside paths are a short ride away.
Six Floors, Six Regions
Each floor draws inspiration from a different region of Thailand, with warm wood accents, Thai-inspired colours, and soft lighting. Families can book two connecting rooms that sleep four together.
Thai Classics and a Rooftop Bar
Breakfast here sets you up for the day. The restaurant serves a generous buffet of regional Thai and continental favourites, then international dishes and Thai classics until the evening. Up on the roof, the lounge and bar overlook Sukhumvit, and they really come into their own after sunset.
Rooftop Pool, Gym and In-Room Massage
The rooftop pool offers city views, the fitness centre is open 24 hours, and you can arrange in-room massages. There's also a co-working lounge for guests who need to get some work done.
A colourful, design-led hotel on Silom Road, with a rooftop infinity pool, a bohemian rooftop bar and easy Skytrain and MRT links.
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Silom Road
Silom never really switches off, and ibis Styles puts you right in the middle of it. Sala Daeng BTS and Silom MRT are a short walk away, and Lumphini Park makes an easy morning escape. Step outside for street food, cocktails and Patpong's night market, all within a few minutes' walk.
Folklore Art and Family Suites
This is no ordinary budget hotel. Bright colours and artwork inspired by Thai folklore give it real personality, and rooms include the brand's signature Sweet Bed, a 43-inch smart TV, and a rain shower. Some have balconies or atrium views. Families can book the Family Suite, which sleeps up to four, or request connecting rooms in certain categories.
Fresh Noodles and Rooftop Cocktails
The all-day restaurant centres on Thai soups, with noodles made fresh in-house every day, and it's worth a visit even if you're staying elsewhere. In the evening, head up to the bohemian-themed rooftop bar for a drink above Silom.
Rooftop Infinity Pool and Gym
The rooftop infinity pool, with its own bar, is the best spot in the hotel on a hot afternoon. The hotel also has a well-equipped fitness centre and a co-working space for when work catches up.
Thai royal-inspired design on a quiet stretch of Sukhumvit Soi 15, with a rooftop swim-up bar and a 24-hour rooftop gym.
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Sukhumvit Soi 15
Soi 15 strikes a rare balance: quiet enough to sleep well, central enough to walk almost anywhere. The hotel's free shuttle runs to Asok BTS, Sukhumvit MRT and Terminal 21, and Korean Town's barbecue restaurants are just across Sukhumvit Road.
A Tribute to Royal Bangkok
SAMALA's design looks back to the city's royal beginnings. Intricate Thai motifs line the walls and the palette is rich and regal, but the comfort is entirely modern.
Balcony Rooms and a Jacuzzi Suite
Rooms are calm and well thought out, with a dining table and armchairs, a rain shower, a minibar stocked with local treats, and some with balconies. For a special occasion, book the signature Jacuzzi Suite.
Thai Dinners and a Hidden Speakeasy
Breakfast is a generous international buffet, and by evening the restaurant switches to Thai cuisine. The real surprise is the speakeasy, hidden behind an unmarked door, where the cocktails are as good as the setting.
A Rooftop Pool with a Swim-Up Bar
The rooftop pool is the hotel's star. Grab a shaded lounger, swim up to the bar for a cocktail and let the afternoon slip away. The rooftop gym is open around the clock.
A colourful, design-led hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 4, with a rooftop pool, a rooftop bar with 270-degree views and a free shuttle.
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Sukhumvit Soi 4 & Nana
Soi 4 is one of Sukhumvit's liveliest streets, lined with bars, restaurants and late-night venues, and Nana Plaza is around the corner. Nana BTS is about 600 metres away, and the hotel runs an on-demand drop-off shuttle. Bumrungrad Hospital is a kilometre away, and Central Embassy and the Chit Lom malls are a short ride away.
Designed by a Thai Designer
A local Thai interior designer designed the rooms with bright colours and a modern, playful style. Each room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a shower, and corner rooms offer a little more space and city views.
All-Day Dining and Rooftop Cocktails
Save your evenings for the roof. The rooftop bar serves cocktails, fine wines, and bites with sweeping 270-degree views of the city, making it the perfect start to a night out on Sukhumvit. The all-day restaurant serves everything from breakfast to dinner.
Rooftop Pool and Gym
The rooftop pool is the hotel's highlight, with city views and a nearby bar. The seventh-floor fitness centre has equipment for both hard workouts and gentler sessions.
A smart, good-value base on lively Sukhumvit Soi 11, with a rooftop pool, a rooftop bar and the Skytrain a short walk away.
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Sukhumvit Soi 11
Soi 11 is one of Bangkok's busiest streets after dark, with international restaurants, street food and rooftop bars all within a few minutes' walk. Nana BTS is about 350 metres away, Sukhumvit MRT a little further, and Terminal 21 and the EmQuartier are a short hop on the Skytrain.
Smart Rooms and Space for Four
Rooms are modern and practical, and the Superior Premium rooms offer leafy, tree-lined views. Travelling as a family or a group of friends? The Quadruple Room sleeps four in two queen beds, and the Connecting Family Room links two rooms for up to four guests, so everyone has a little more space.
Rooftop Pool, Bar and Gym
The rooftop pool is the best spot in the hotel on a hot afternoon, and the rooftop bar takes over as the sun goes down. There's also a restaurant and a fitness centre.
Music-inspired, loft-style rooms on Sukhumvit Soi 11, with a rooftop pool bar, live entertainment and a free shuttle to the Skytrain.
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Sukhumvit Soi 11
Aloft puts the energy of Soi 11 right on your doorstep, with clubs, bars and restaurants in every direction. When it's time to explore further, the hotel's free shuttle runs to Nana BTS and Sukhumvit MRT, and Terminal 21 is a short ride away.
Loft Style, Tech-Smart
Aloft does things differently. The look is high-tech and music-inspired, and the loft-style rooms feature tech-smart amenities and panoramic city views. For more space, the Executive Suite has its own balcony and whirlpool.
Buffets, a 24-Hour Café and Live Music
Weekends start early here, with a seafood buffet on Friday and Saturday nights. The main restaurant serves a buffet breakfast of international favourites, the café is open around the clock for grab-and-go bites, and the lobby bar mixes cocktails with live entertainment in the evenings.
Rooftop Pool and 24-Hour Gym
The rooftop pool and bar offer sweeping skyline views, the perfect place to start a night out. The gym is open 24 hours, and there's also a games room.
Apartment-style rooms with kitchenettes opposite Benjakitti Park, with a rooftop infinity pool, an onsen and Greek dinners with a view.
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Benjakitti Park & Asok
The column faces Benjakitti Park, one of Bangkok's best green spaces, with its lake and walking and cycling paths right on the doorstep. Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT are a five-minute walk away, Terminal 21 is close by, and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre is one MRT stop away. A 24-hour supermarket is right next door.
Kitchenettes and Park Views
Every room and suite has a full kitchenette, a smart TV and a proper workspace, making this a natural fit for longer stays. Rooms start at 50 square metres, with contemporary Thai interiors and views across Benjakitti Park or the skyline, and two-bedroom suites give everyone room to spread out.
Took Lae Dee, Greek on the Roof and Hong Kong-Style Seafood
Took Lae Dee, a much-loved Bangkok institution since 1972, serves freshly cooked Thai and Western comfort food around the clock, and breakfast here is an all-you-can-eat, cooked-to-order affair. On the top floor, a lively Greek restaurant serves bold flavours with city views, complete with the plate-smashing "Opa!" moment, and a Hong Kong-style seafood restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide sits alongside.
Onsen, Salt Sauna and an Infinity Pool
The wellness centre has an onsen, a Himalayan salt sauna, a charcoal room and a full menu of spa treatments. Up top, the rooftop infinity pool overlooks the skyline, the 25th-floor gym offers city views, and a rooftop court even hosts beach volleyball and pickleball.
A good-value Sukhumvit hotel with a rooftop pool and Jacuzzi, its own spa and a free tuk-tuk to the Skytrain.
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Sukhumvit Soi 15
Night Hotel sits on a quiet side street off Sukhumvit Soi 15. It's calm at night, yet everything is close. Korean Town is a four-minute walk, and the Sukhumvit street market is just around the corner. For longer trips, the free tuk-tuk will drop you at Terminal 21, Asok BTS, or Sukhumvit MRT stations.
Rooms Built for a Good Night's Sleep
The name says it all: this hotel takes sleep seriously. Beds come with Egyptian cotton sheets and duck-feather pillows. For more space, the suites add a separate living area.
Dinner, Cocktails and a Rooftop Café
The main restaurant is a stylish space in red and glossy black, serving Thai and international dishes. The lounge bar mixes its cocktails by hand. Up on the roof, the poolside café is the place to relax in the sun with a drink.
Rooftop Pool, Jacuzzi and Spa
The rooftop pool has a Jacuzzi and plenty of sunbeds. For something more relaxing, book a massage at Coran Boutique Spa. The gym is open 24 hours.
A stylish boutique hotel on the Chao Phraya, with balconies, Jacuzzi rooms and a rooftop restaurant looking straight at Wat Arun.
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On the Chao Phraya in the Old Town
Riva Arun stands right on the banks of the Chao Phraya, in the heart of Bangkok's Old Town. Across the water, the porcelain-covered spires of Wat Arun catch the morning sun and glow after dark. Wat Pho is practically next door, and Sanam Chai MRT is a short walk away. The Grand Palace and Museum Siam are close by, and Tha Maharaj pier, with its riverside restaurants and boats, is just up the road.
Old Bangkok Style, Modern Comfort
The look takes its cue from the old city's Chino-colonial buildings. Expect carved wood, ornate ironwork and a modern touch throughout.
Balconies, River Views and Jacuzzi Rooms
Every room has its own balcony, and most face the river. Deluxe rooms greet you with a river view as you walk in, and Grand Deluxe rooms add more space. Book a Grand Deluxe Jacuzzi room to see Wat Arun from the bath. The Premium Jacuzzi Suites are the largest in the hotel.
Above Riva and a Riverside Café
Above Riva, the rooftop restaurant, is reason enough to stay. The Twist of Thai menu mixes local flavours and market-fresh produce with ideas from around the world, and the river views are magnificent. Come for a sunset cocktail and stay for dinner as Wat Arun lights up. Down by the pier, the lobby café serves coffee, Western comfort food and Thai street food all day.
A sleek, minimalist hotel on the river opposite Wat Arun, with a rooftop bar made for sunset.
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Rattanakosin Island
Sala Rattanakosin is on Rattanakosin Island, where Bangkok was founded. Step out of the front door and Wat Pho and the Grand Palace are a few minutes' walk away, with Sanam Chai MRT close by. Step onto the terrace and Wat Arun is right in front of you, just across the river. Ferries from the nearby piers make it easy to explore by boat.
Clean Lines and Temple Views
Rooms are cool and minimal, with a Marshall speaker, a Nespresso machine and a well-stocked minibar. Pick your view: Wat Pho, the river or Wat Arun itself. The suites face the temple head-on.
Riverside Dining and Oysters on the Roof
The riverside eatery serves modern Thai dishes with a creative twist, plus international favourites, from breakfast to dinner, and offers a long wine list. As the sun sets, head up to the fifth-floor rooftop bar for cocktails, fresh oysters and Wat Arun turning gold across the water.
A jewel-toned boutique hotel on a leafy lane off Thonglor, with a rooftop saltwater pool, refined Thai dining and Thai symbolism woven into every room.
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Soi Pai Dee Ma Dee & Thonglor
Madi Paidi sits on Sukhumvit Soi 53, a quiet residential lane known locally as Pai Dee Ma Dee, just around the corner from Thonglor. Thong Lo BTS is a few steps away. Step out for design-led cafés, hidden speakeasies and some of Bangkok's best restaurants, or catch a canal boat from Thong Lo pier for a very different view of the city. EmSphere and the EmQuartier are a stop along the Skytrain.
Thai Symbolism, Gallery-Style Design
The hotel's name is a Thai welcome: "ma dee" for a pleasant arrival and "pai dee" for a safe onward journey. That spirit runs through a gallery-style design, with artworks that shift as you walk the corridors and woven bamboo "chalew" symbols, a traditional Thai charm for good fortune.
Rooms Inspired by Thai Gemstones
Each room takes its colours from a Thai gemstone: golden topaz for prosperity, blue sapphire for calm or green emerald for renewal. All have a living area with a sofa, a premium coffee maker and a rain shower. The signature suite adds high ceilings, a separate living room and a grand circular bathtub.
Refined Thai Dining and a Rooftop Pool Bar
The hotel restaurant serves authentic Thai-cosmopolitan flavours with real creativity, from breakfast through to dinner. Up on the roof, the pool bar is the place for a drink and a bite, with the Thonglor skyline all around.
A Rooftop Saltwater Pool and Gym
The rooftop saltwater pool is a calm escape above the city, and the rooftop gym shares the same sweeping views.
Bold, modern design on Si Phraya Road, with a rooftop bar, a pool facing MahaNakhon and a free tuk-tuk to the MRT, BTS and River City.
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Swimming pool
Fitness centre
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Rooftop bar
On-site parking
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Si Phraya & Samyan
dusitD2 sits on Si Phraya Road, between Silom and Chinatown, and makes a great base for both. Samyan MRT and Samyan Mitrtown mall are a short walk away, and Banthadthong Road, one of Bangkok's best street-food strips, is nearby. The hotel's free tuk-tuk runs to Sala Daeng BTS, Central Park Mall, MBK, and River City, so getting around is easy.
Refreshingly Different
dusitD2 is Dusit's design-led brand, and this is its first Bangkok hotel. Expect bold colours, contemporary style and a design inspired by the Samyan neighbourhood around it.
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and City Views
Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, a daybed, a 4K smart TV and a walk-in rain shower. The Junior Suites add a seating area and a bathtub, and connecting rooms are available on request.
Miami on the Roof, Mexico by the Pool
Evenings start at the Miami-inspired rooftop bar, with cocktails and the city lights all around. Down by the pool, a Mexican-style bar keeps things lively, while the all-day restaurant has an open kitchen and the deli does grab-and-go snacks.
A Pool with MahaNakhon Views
The pool looks straight out at King Power MahaNakhon, one of Bangkok's most striking towers, and the fully equipped fitness centre is ready whenever you are.
