Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Few addresses on Sukhumvit are better connected. The hotel sits at Asok, the road's busiest junction, with a covered skywalk straight to Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT. Terminal 21 is directly opposite, the malls of the Em District are a short ride east, and Sukhumvit's restaurants, bars and nightlife start right outside the door.

Rooms and suites blend Thai culture with a luxurious finish and up-to-date technology. Rooms start at 45 square metres, and guests can make use of butler service, including unpacking on arrival.

Sundays are the big event here. The Sunday Jazzy Brunch pairs Champagne and premium seafood with live music, and it's one of Bangkok's best-loved brunches. The rest of the week, eight places to eat and drink range from an international buffet and a poolside terrace with barbecue to Italian fine dining, and the lounge hosts live jazz in the evenings.

The free-form pool sits in a lush tropical garden with a jacuzzi alongside, a secluded escape in the heart of Sukhumvit. The Grande Spa offers classic and modern treatments, from massages and facials to body scrubs and wraps, with couples' rooms and a steam room. The fitness club has professional trainers and a sauna.