Hotels

Metropolitan
Chic and sleek, this luxurious hotel is unflinchingly modern and defiantly cool. Expect designer-dressed staff, Bose sound equipment, original artworks and organic gastronomy. There's a world-class holistic spa, restaurants with top international chefs and the hippest members' bar in Bangkok. Rooms successfully mix business with pleasure, fitted with modem points and yoga mats, broadband access and cable TV. The Metropolitan Hotel’s every detail has been conceptualised to present a unique hotel experience that’s been custom designed for comfort.
27 Th Sathon Tai
Silom
Direct the taxi to well-known Sukhothai Hotel next door. From Sala Daeng Skytrain, walk down Th Sala Daeng and turn left onto Th Sathon.
tel: 0 2625 3333
www.metropolitan.como.bz

Dusit Thani
Situated in a prime location opposite Lumphini park, the Dusit Thani offers classical elegance. It’s very popular with business travellers because of the stately rooms, and impeccable service. The 'Club' rooms have high-tech fixtures and complimentary executive extras, like meeting rooms with espresso machines and hot and cold towels given to refresh oneself on arrival. For those non-work hours, there’s a rooftop golf-driving range, spa and eight dining options, including one of Bangkok’s best restaurants – D’Sens.
946 Th Phra Ram IV
opposite Lumphini Pk
From Sala Daeng skytrain, walk east up Th Silom. The hotel is on the southwest corner of Lumphini Pk.
Silom
tel: 0 2200 9000
bangkok.dusit.com

Shangri-La Hotel
A grand and luxurious hotel by the river, the Shangri-La is an elegant establishment surrounded by tropical gardens. Doormen, in safari suits, usher patrons through a lavish lobby where hallways lead to a realm of exclusive bars, reputed restaurants and exotic foliage. Guests reside in minimalist modern Asian décor, all warm wood and smooth curved lines. Seemingly boundless opportunities to unwind await the weary traveller – try the signature Himalayan Healing Stone massage.
89 Soi Wat Suan Phlu, Th Charoen Krung
Silom
From the Tha Oriental ferry it's easily spotted. From Saphan Taksin Skytrain, cut directly down the soi to the left, without passing through Th Charoen Krung.
tel: 2236 7777
www.shangri-la.com

Oriental Hotel
Dating back to 1876, the Oriental Hotel is one of Southeast Asia’s grand colonial-era hotels and one of the most-luxurious and most-respected in the region. The hotel’s rich history lives on in the original Author’s Wing, a Victorian-era, gingerbread-style residence with rooms and suites dedicated to the famous writers who stayed here, including Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham, Noel Coward and Gore Vidal. The management prides itself on highly personalised, formal service. An air of establishment extends to the famed Normandie French restaurant and the hotel’s bars.
48 Oriental Avenue
www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok

Peninsula Hotel
The Peninsula is world class, with all the international accolades to prove it. The lobby is distinguished, by its squared black-marble hallways. Situated on the Thonburi side of the river, the Peninsula looks out on both the river and the skyline beyond. Many of the 370 rooms boast panoramic views and marble bathrooms. All of which is complemented by classic, unpretentious service, fine restaurants and one of the city’s finest spas.
333 Th Charoen Nakhon
Khlong San
From the Tha Oriental ferry dock, the Peninsula will take you across the river on its private barge. Skytrain Saphan Taksin is also nearby.
tel: 2861 2888
bangkok.peninsula.com