Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, Vignette Collection by IHG

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 18th-floor infinity 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.