Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit

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.

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.

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 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.