Where to Stay in Bangkok?
12 Hotels We've Reviewed
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The highest score in this guide at 9.5 — the Mandarin Oriental is Thailand's oldest hotel, open since 1876, and the name people worldwide reach for when they think of riverside luxury in Bangkok. Real guest reviews praise the close, personal service that remembers your name, the riverside setting with a shuttle boat to the spa across the water, and the Authors' Wing that still carries the building's history. It suits a special-occasion trip where you want the very best of Bangkok.

The Peninsula is a riverside luxury hotel on the Khlong San bank where every room faces the Chao Phraya, scoring 9.3 from over 1,099 reviews. What reviews mention most is the full river view from every room, the riverside pool, and the hotel ferry that crosses to the Saphan Taksin BTS connection. Being on the Thonburi side, it's quieter than the city-centre bank but still easy to reach town — ideal for a luxury stay where you want to wake up to the river.

Siam@Siam has the best central-Siam location in this group and a hefty 1,299 reviews, scoring 9.2. The draw is its industrial-art design that turns reclaimed materials into artwork, plus a high-floor pool and Sky Bar with city views. Sitting opposite the National Stadium, it's a walk to BTS National Stadium, MBK and Siam Square — perfect if you want to shop and hop on the skytrain anywhere.

Shanghai Mansion is a 1930s-Shanghai-themed boutique hotel right on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Chinatown, scoring 9.2. The selling point is the all-in vintage Chinese decor — red lanterns, carved wood, and rooms named after Chinese flowers. It's slap in the middle of Yaowarat, so you step out to famous street food and can walk to MRT Wat Mangkon. Great for travellers who want to soak up Chinatown atmosphere and eat well all night.

INNSiDE by Meliá is a design hotel from the Spanish Meliá group, right by BTS On Nut — step out and you're at the station, scoring 9.1 from over 1,027 reviews. What reviews praise are the floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, the rooftop pool and bar, and a well-rated breakfast. On Nut is packed with restaurants and night markets, and it's a short BTS ride to Siam or Asoke — ideal if you want good design at a mid-range price right on the skytrain.

ibis Styles Silom is the most-reviewed hotel in this guide — over 2,387 reviews and still a high 9.2, rare consistency at a from-฿1,500 price. The strength is its Silom Road location within walking distance of both BTS Sala Daeng and MRT Silom, so you can pick either line. Bright ibis Styles design, clean rooms and breakfast included — ideal for value in the business district with easy access everywhere.

The Salil is an English-styled boutique hotel in the heart of Thonglor with a strong 1,214 reviews, scoring 8.9. Its strengths are the warm English-house design and rooms larger than average with a mini-kitchen corner. It sits on Soi Sukhumvit 57 near BTS Thong Lo, in Bangkok's hippest cafe, dining and nightlife district — ideal if you want a boutique feel and to live the Thonglor lifestyle.

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown is a design hotel from the ASAI by Dusit brand that delivers good design at a fair price, with a strong 1,473 reviews and a 9.0 score. The rooms are compact but well laid out, with a modern courtyard and communal spaces. It sits on Charoen Krung near MRT Wat Mangkon, a walk into Yaowarat and the street-food lanes — ideal if you want a well-designed room next to Chinatown without paying a premium.

Hotel Royal @ Chinatown is a large 290-room hotel on Yaowarat Road with a rooftop pool from just ฿1,400, with a hefty 1,498 reviews and a 9.0 score. The strengths are its location by MRT Wat Mangkon — step out into Yaowarat and the street food — plus a rooftop pool that's rare at this price. Ideal for travellers who want to stay in the heart of Chinatown on a budget while still getting full facilities.

ibis Bangkok Siam is an ibis hotel right by BTS National Stadium in the heart of Siam, scoring 8.7 from over 1,113 reviews. The clear selling point is the location — walk to MBK and Siam Square, and hop on the BTS anywhere — from ฿1,500. You get clean, predictable ibis-standard rooms where you know what you'll get. Best for travellers who prioritise shopping and skytrain access on a budget over room atmosphere.

Lub d Bangkok Siam is the top-scoring option in the budget tier — 9.2 from the recently renovated Lub d brand. The strength is dorms designed better than the usual hostel, with a privacy curtain, reading light, charging socket and locker at every bed, plus social spaces to meet fellow travellers. It's by BTS National Stadium in central Siam, from just ฿650 a bed, and has private rooms for those who'd rather not share.

Silom Space Hostel is the cheapest option in this guide — from just ฿300 a bed, yet right on Silom Road. It suits backpackers and budget travellers who prioritise location and price. Real guest reviews note the location by BTS Sala Daeng and near MRT Silom — two lines to choose from — but the 7.5 score reflects that this is a basic, value-focused hostel rather than a designer one. There are both dorms and private rooms depending on your budget.