Bangkok: 6 Selected Properties

No understanding of Bangkok luxury begins anywhere except the Mandarin Oriental. Since 1876, the property has defined Thai hospitality from its position on the Chao Phraya River, hosting everyone from Joseph Conrad to The White Lotus production team.

In 2026, the hotel celebrates its 150th anniversary with renovations completing late 2025. Interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes transforms the Author’s and Garden Wings. The culinary program receives equal attention: Anne-Sophie Pic debuts at Le Normandie, Alex Dilling introduces fire-based cooking at Lord Jim’s, and Chef Fei leads The China House redesign focusing on Chaosan cuisine.

When Four Seasons returned to Bangkok in 2020, it did so with a riverfront property designed by Jean-Michel Gathy that immediately established new visual language for the city. The 299-room hotel occupies a dramatic curve of the Chao Phraya, with infinity pools that appear to merge with the river itself.

The property’s social spaces—BKK Social Club, Yu Ting Yuan—have become destinations in their own right, drawing Bangkok’s creative class and international visitors in equal measure.

Krissada Sukosol Clapp and Bill Bensley created something singular on three acres of riverfront in Bangkok’s historic Dusit district: a property that functions as “part hotel, part museum” with 25,000 art and antique pieces integrated into the design. The 39 suites and villas reference King Rama V’s Thailand through heavy Art Deco accents and symmetrical perfection.

Entry-level Siam Suites start at 80 square meters with high wooden ceilings, massive beds, and bathrooms with stylish tubs. The Chon Restaurant serves classic Thai haute cuisine by the river.

Capella Bangkok opened in 2020 and immediately established itself as the river’s most design-forward property. The 101 rooms, suites, and villas blend urban chic with resort comfort, many with private plunge pools overlooking the Chao Phraya.

Chef Mauro Colagreco’s Phra Nakhon restaurant brings Michelin-starred credibility to Thai cuisine, while Côte by Mauro Colagreco offers the chef’s signature Mediterranean approach. The Auriga Spa elevates Thai wellness traditions through contemporary interpretation.

Designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, Aman's first urban property in Thailand occupies seven acres of the historic Nai Lert Park on Wireless Road, bringing the brand's signature quietude to central Bangkok. The 52 suites—among the city's largest, starting at 94 square meters—blend contemporary design with traditional Asian architecture through floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious living areas, and oversized soaking tubs.

The dining program centers on Arva, serving Italian cuisine within the gardens, while The Lounge transforms throughout the day from coffee service to evening cocktails. The two-floor, 1,500-square-meter Aman Spa includes a Banya Spa House, hydrotherapy facilities, and Medical Wellness by Hertitude Clinic.

Opening in 2026, The Langham makes its Bangkok debut through the adaptive reuse of the city’s historic Custom House building along the Chao Phraya River. Constructed in the late 19th century, the landmark structure undergoes careful restoration that preserves its colonial-era façade, grand proportions, and riverfront presence.

Contemporary Langham interiors integrate within the existing architectural framework, combining classic detailing with refined modern finishes. Guest rooms and suites take advantage of river views and high ceilings.