Hotel Nikko Bangkok

Thonglor is where Bangkok goes out to eat, and Hotel Nikko sits right on it, two minutes from Thong Lo BTS. The street and its side sois are packed with Japanese restaurants, cocktail bars and cafés. When you want to shop, the Em District's malls are one stop away on the Skytrain.

Nikko pairs the calm of a modern Japanese hotel with the energy of one of Bangkok's trendiest streets. Interiors are clean-lined and understated, and the service follows the Japanese tradition of omotenashi: thoughtful, discreet and attentive to every detail.

Rooms have a calm, modern Japanese style, with Sealy beds, a pillow menu, a day bed and a work desk. Japanese-style bathrooms feature TOTO washlets and a separate toilet room. Club rooms and suites add Executive Lounge privileges, including breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails.

Japanese food is the star here. The signature ground-floor restaurant serves seasonal dishes in a modern Japanese setting, and its set lunch, with a buffet of Kyoto-style home cooking, is great value. On the sixth floor, the all-day restaurant offers international buffets, local specialities, and a popular Sunday brunch. Finish the day with a cocktail in the lobby lounge.

The outdoor pool is the place to cool off after a day in the city, with a pool bar for drinks in the sun. The fitness centre is fully equipped for a morning workout.