The InterContinental hotel in Bangkok is located just in front of the Chit Lom BTS station. The property is surrounded by high-end shopping malls. From the moment I walked in, I immediately noticed the extravagant lobby. Once my room was ready it was up to the 25th floor to check out my room.

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The room layout was practically the same as the InterContinental on Park Lane in London. InterContinental rooms are consistently high quality, something I’ve come to truly appreciate. With more of a business feel, the room fit my personal style. The bathroom featured both the bathtub and a large gorgeous marble shower. The room had a kettle but no coffee machine.

The part of this property that got me the most excited would have to be their InterContinental Club Lounge on the 37th floor. While most hotels in Bangkok have lovely lounges, this was a step above. The lounge overlooks the Royal Bangkok Sports Club which has a horse track and golf course. During afternoon tea I was able to watch a horse race! The lounge not only had this fantastic view but a lovely breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. It was all great!

The à la carte breakfast in the lounge was incredible. I went with the steak cooked medium rare both days and I simply fell in love. I don’t think I’ve ever had that good of a steak at breakfast. Incredible.

The afternoon tea was also something above and beyond. They offer a full-service afternoon tea which is included with your lounge access. Obviously I was impressed at the amazing value.

Just up a few stairs from the InterContinental Club Lounge is the rooftop pool. Having a pool up so high was amazing. You can practically see all of the city center from there.

The gym is down one floor from the lounge and offers the same panoramic views of the city below. There is tons of equipment which keeps the gym never feeling busy. After my morning run, I checked out the changing room to find a hot tub, steam room and sauna.

This hotel definitely has a fantastic location. It’s within walking distance of Lumphini Park which is one of my favorite parks in the city. The views from this property are simply stunning. I’ve always been a fan of the InterContinental style and the extravagance of the Bangkok property really impressed me. My stay was amazing and therefore I would easily be able to recommend the InterContinental hotel in Bangkok! Go go go!

InterContinental Bangkok

Hotel

973 Phloen Chit Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330

Phone: +66 02 656 0444

My stay in Bangkok was finally winding down and one of the last properties that I visited was the Chatrium Riverside hotel. The property is located quite near the Saphan Taksin BTS station. From the station, you can easily go downstairs to the pier to catch the free hotel shuttle boat. Just a few minutes on the boat and you will arrive at this Chatrium.

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I quickly noticed their River Barge restaurant along the riverside.

Upon a quick and friendly check in process, I headed up to the 33rd floor to have a look at my massive suite. If you’re familiar, the building is actually circular and my suite had both a south and west facing view. The living room was very comfortable. Connected to the living room was the biggest hotel balcony I think I’ve ever had. In case you wanted to cook there is also a full-sized kitchen! The bathroom was located between the living room and bedroom. One last feature I wanted to point out is that my room offered 2 pieces of laundry per day which made my incredibly happy. It’s the little things folks.

The bedroom was my favorite part of the suite. Very comfortable bedding with beautiful pillows. A nice light along the top edge of the bed created a lovely ambiance in the evening. From the bedroom’s desk, I enjoyed watching the boats go by as I got to my work.

I was sure to head up to the executive club lounge on the 36th floor. At the lounge you’ll be able to enjoy afternoon tea time as well as evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. They also have non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day but the lounge does not offer breakfast.

The breakfast buffet on the ground floor was enormous. They really filled up all of the space available with a very wide selection of items. No matter what part of the world you’re from, you’ll find something you will enjoy. Even though it was quite busy everyday, the service was impressively good.

Revisiting the River Barge restaurant for dinner time was even more impressive than breakfast. The buffet selection only got wider and the quality of food was quite good. I was extremely excited for the fish tacos! They even had live music to enjoy while you ate. Overall, I definitely enjoyed this restaurant.

To work off all of those calories you’re going to want to hit the gym. Luckily they have a fantastic gym which was practically empty my whole stay. Lots of great equipment and just a very pleasant overall atmosphere. In the changing room you’ll find a nice sauna as well.

They have a fantastic rooftop pool which gets lots of sun during the daytime. Next to the pool there’s also a bar so you can really relax!

I enjoyed a second dinner at their Silver Waves restaurant which you will be able to read about in a separate article. Silver Waves is their Chinese restaurant located on the 36th floor, but I’ll go more into detail in another article.

When it was all over, I was quite sad to leave this fantastic property. It was a great introduction to the Chatrium hotel brand. I commend them for this very wonderful experience which had great service, lovely and relaxing location, tasty food and splendid views. I can easily recommend the fantastic Chatrium Riverside hotel in Bangkok, Thailand!

Chatrium Riverside Hotel

Hotel

28 Charoenkrung Soi 70, Bangkholame, Bangkok 10120

Phone: +66 02 307 8888

As you very well know, Pierre enjoys his big-name hotels just as much as he enjoys his boutique hotels. On my most recent trip to Bangkok, Thailand I fancied staying along the river and one of the properties I chose to experience was the Riva Arun hotel located across from Wat Arun. Here you’ll be within walking distance to basically all of the major tourist attractions in Bangkok. This property really does give you a very special experience. I’ve also stayed at the brand’s sister property called Riva Surya.

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Once everything was settled upon arrival, and I drank my welcome drink and went up to the fourth floor to check out my corner suite.

This suite was by far the best room in the house and featured an outdoor terrace with private hot tub. This is a really breathtaking place to look over the beautiful temple.

The living room was comfortable and stylish. Moving into the bathroom you’ll find a shower stall and a two faucet sink, perfect for couples. The bedroom continues the gorgeous styling with green and white and has a view of Wat Pho which is just behind the property.

I must say I really appreciated the capsule coffee machine!

A major selling point of this property would have to be there rooftop restaurant and bar called Above Riva. You can read about this restaurant in a separate article. It’s really a great place to have a meal and enjoy this splendid view. At Above Riva you can also have the hotel breakfast. The food is mostly à la carte but there are few buffet items as well. I liked how everything was cooked nice and crispy for my Western-style breakfast.

My stay at the Riva Arun hotel was short but sweet! Unfortunately this property does not have a fitness center or spa but does feature in-room spa treatments. The short distance to the tourist attractions is very hard to beat, if impossible by other properties. If you’re looking for a truly amazing property with a fantastic view of Wat Arun then I would recommend you to stay at Riva Arun hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

Riva Arun Bangkok

Hotel

392/25-26 Maharaj Road, Phraborom Maharajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

Phone: +66 02 221 1188

At this point, I’ve visited almost all of the top hotels in Bangkok. There were a few left on my list that I was working my way through, and now it was time for the Shangri-La Bangkok.

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The Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok is located very near the Saphan Taksin BTS station and pier. This where you can catch riverboats to go all over Bangkok. The property has been here for some time and they have chosen to keep it very traditional. There are two wings of the property, one is the larger main Shangri-La wing and the other is a quieter more peaceful Krungthep wing.

After checking in, I headed up to the 19th floor to see what my deluxe room had to offer. This was indeed very old school Thai style luxury. A giant Thai mural painted headboard was the primary focus of the design. Near the window was a sofa and then in the bathroom there was a shower stall and bath tub. The only thing missing was a coffee machine.

After getting a good night’s sleep, I headed down to the gym on the third floor which looks out over the river, the pool and their Salathip restaurant. The gym is quite massive, ensuring you will have no problem finding available equipment to use. In the changing room, you will find a large hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. Very high quality facilities all around. A great place to start the day!

After my workout, I cleaned myself up and went to breakfast. They have breakfast on the ground floor and in the Horizon club lounge on the 24th floor. I enjoyed my breakfast with an amazing view of the Chao Phraya River. The Horizon club lounge offers a wide assortment of breakfast items from all over the globe. You can order a few options à la carte and then choose from their buffet as well. This lounge was really quite impressive in both its design, river view and offering. In additional to breakfast, you can expect the usual afternoon tea and evening food and drinks as well.

The property also features several food and beverage outlets. One that I was able to sample was Salathip restaurant which I mentioned earlier. The restaurant is located right on the river which provides a great ambiance. During dinner they offer a traditional Thai dance show which can be interesting if you haven’t seen it before.

The hotels located along the river generally feel more like resorts, especially the Shangri-La. This feeling is achieved with the fact that the hotel is so massive and features a very large outdoor pool. Everyday I would look down to see it packed with people (except when I captured the photo right after the rain.)

At the end of the day, I did end up enjoying my stay at the Shangri-La in Bangkok, Thailand. My stay started rocky but got better over time. Lucky for you, a normal hotel guest will not have to deal with the same unpleasant marketing staff I did. Therefore, if you’re looking for a large, classic and luxurious hotel along the river, then I’m quite certain you will enjoy your time at the Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok!

Shangri-La Bangkok

Hotel

89 Soi Wat Suan Plu Khwaeng Bang Rak, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500

Phone: +66 02 236 7777

The Park Hyatt in Bangkok has been one of the most highly anticipated hotels in Asia. On my recent trip to Thailand, I was incredibly excited that I was going to stay for two nights at the Park Hyatt. The property is on top of the Central Embassy luxury shopping mall. For those of you that know Bangkok, you know that this is an incredibly convenient location. The hotel is even connected by footbridge to the Phloen Chit BTS station. Perfect!

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The hotel lobby is located on the 10th floor of the building. The feeling reminded me of the Andaz hotel in Tokyo. A very modern look, full of high-quality. Once my check-in process was complete, a friendly receptionist took me up to the 14th floor to explore my room.

Just like the lobby, the room was incredibly gorgeous with contemporary artwork. Above the bedside tables were Thai style art which helped remind me where I was. There is a large walk-in closet, electronic curtains and one of the most gorgeous and comfortable beds I’ve slept in recently. There is also a lovely station for making tea and coffee.

The bathroom’s lighting alone makes me giddy. To top off the incredible lighting, there is a lotus flower carved into the rock, which just blew me away. The room is exactly the style I love, minimal with great lighting and modern style.

To explore the rest of the property, I headed over to the rooftop pool. The pool is located on the ninth floor and is an infinity pool that is quite long. Just next to the pool are the Living Room and Embassy Room where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pro tip: get a burger in the Living Room!

Just above you will find the fitness center and spa. This gym is impressive. Not only does it have all of the equipment that you could ever want, it’s also brand-new and incredibly stylish. The gym looks over the pool and the city.

When properties go above and beyond the competition, Pierre notices. The Park Hyatt really knocked it out of the park in the changing rooms. There you’ll find a gorgeous mood lit steam room, hot tub and more. What impressed me was there choice of high-end grooming products. I don’t often see this, even in other luxury hotels.

The property features 4 food and beverage outlets. They even have a sort of hidden whiskey bar with an intimate and private setting which I am now a huge fan of. You can read all about their Penthouse Bar and Grill in a separate article.

At the Living Room and Embassy Room you can enjoy a breakfast buffet as well as an à la carte menu. All of the items I tried were very tasty. I love that they had three types of mustard, well done.

All in all, my stay at the Park Hyatt was incredible! I truly enjoyed the quality of service and also the beauty of this property. Everything is gorgeous and functions flawlessly. The facilities are all breathtaking and overall offers a very complete package. I’ve visited nearly all of the luxury hotels in Bangkok and the Park Hyatt has jumped to my top 3 properties. I have no doubt in my mind that you will enjoy a stay as I did and can highly-recommend you to go as soon as possible!

Park Hyatt Bangkok

Hotel

88 (Central Embassy), Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330

Phone: +66 02 012 1234

On my most recent stay in Bangkok, Thailand I stayed at the Marriott on Sukhumvit road near Thong Lo BTS station. This is actually my old neighborhood, I spent about 2 1/2 years living just around the corner from this property.

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After check-in I went up to the 27th floor to check out my room. The room was not massive but had a quality interior with a sofa and a nice desk. Separating the bedroom and the bathroom is a large sliding door. Inside the bathroom you will find a fairly sizable bathtub located right next to the shower.

The view from my room was a nice and aimed me towards the center of the city.

A very notable feature of this property would have to be the rooftop bar. It’s called Octave and offers a glorious view of the city. I used to frequent this bar and now I’m back as a hotel guest.

The hotel also features a rooftop pool and fitness area on the seventh floor. The gym is on the medium to small side and offers several cardio machines as well as free weights and weight machines.

My favorite part about the stay at the Marriott on Sukhumvit was the breakfast! The breakfast takes place on the ground floor and is quite extensive. Most notable for me was the Indian food. They had a few Indian dishes that I absolutely loved. Tasty!

My stay at the Marriott Sukhumvit hotel in Bangkok, Thailand was very smooth. The hotel gets straight to the point and offers a fairly hands-off experience. It’s convenient location is good and over all a solid hotel.

Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit

Hotel

2 Sukhumvit Soi 57, Klongtan Nua, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110 agoda

Phone: +66-2-7970000