Maison Hotel Bangkok

Maison puts you right where Sukhumvit comes alive. It sits between Sois 2 and 4, in one of the city's busiest neighbourhoods, a short walk from Nana BTS, with Asok and Terminal 21 one stop further. Bars, international restaurants, and late-night venues line the streets, and Central Embassy and Bumrungrad Hospital are a quick ride away.

Maison is an independent design hotel created by a third-generation Thai hotelier, and it wears its love of Bangkok proudly. The team call the approach Neo-Local: Thai craft, flavours and stories woven into every corner. The Cabinet of Curiosity, the hotel's own art gallery, shows rotating exhibitions by local Thai artists.

Rooms feature the textures and tones of Thai craftsmanship, with large windows overlooking the city, a smart TV, and a wireless-charging alarm clock with a Bluetooth speaker. Coffee capsules are replenished daily. Suites add a soaking tub by the window and a Dyson hairdryer, and the top-floor two-bedroom Executive Suite offers panoramic views.

Come hungry, because there's a lot to try. The all-day restaurant puts a playful twist on Thai cooking, and the bar and grill serves comfort food and Asian fusion dishes late into the night. For something more local, the somtum bar serves authentic Esan food, the bold, spicy cooking of northeastern Thailand, with indoor and outdoor seating. A cosy craft café at the front of the hotel is the place for coffee and freshly baked pastries.

Bulann Moonlight Spa draws on generations of Thai healing, with tropical herbs, spices and time-honoured massage, plus its signature moonlight baths and a sauna. The compact outdoor pool takes its cue from old Bangkok's riverbanks, with lights that glimmer like fireflies after dark. The gym is open 24 hours for those who want to stay fit.