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The 5 Best Hotels in Bangkok of 2025
Read on to find out which properties stood out above the rest. Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 180,000 T+L readers completed the 2025 survey. A total of more than 657,000 votes were cast across over 8,700 properties (hotels, cities, cruise lines, etc.). Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: Rooms/facilities Location Service Food Value For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.
Rosewood Bangkok's outdoor pool.
Set along the Chao Phraya River, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok first began welcoming guests in 1876 and quickly became a cornerstone of the city's hospitality scene. Nearly a century and a half later, it continues to set the benchmark for service in the capital, and is known for its historic architecture and the landmark Authors' Lounge, where guests still gather for traditional afternoon tea beneath high ceilings and hand painted fabrics, evoking the elegance of old Siam—this grand dame landed the runner-up spot this year. 'One of the best hotel experiences of my life,' one reader said.
One of the best hotel experiences of my life.
— T+L Reader
A little over a mile down the river, Capella Bangkok (No. 4) impressed readers with its 'really attentive' and 'excellent' service. Aside from the property's 101 suites and villas overlooking the Chao Phraya River, the hotel's Auriga Wellness spa is a big draw here, and offers treatments inspired by the phases of the moon and traditional Thai healing practices—plus, there are riverfront therapy rooms and outdoor yoga sessions. Culinary experiences, meanwhile, include Côte by Mauro Colagreco, a Michelin-starred French and Italian-inspired restaurant, as well as Phra Nakhon, which serves Thai dishes on a tree-shaded terrace by the water.
Rosewood Bangkok One of the Premier Room's at Rosewood Bangkok.
Unseating last year's winner is Rosewood Bangkok, a striking high-rise in the heart of the city's well-to-do Phloen Chit neighborhood. The hotel's 158 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, curated artwork, and Rosewood's signature plush bedding—some accommodations even have private plunge pools and terraces. The dining here is exceptional: Nan Bei serves elevated Chinese cuisine with skyline views, while Lakorn offers authentic dishes inspired by Thailand's four culinary regions (Northern Thailand, the northeast, southern Thailand, and the Central Plains). Guests can unwind in the Sense Spa, which offers facial treatments created in collaboration with Dr. Barbara Sturm, or the saltwater indoor-outdoor pool, framed by dramatic Bangkok views.
1. Rosewood Bangkok
Reader Score: 98.43
2. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 98.32
3. Lebua at State Tower
Reader Score: 97.58
4. Capella Bangkok
Reader Score: 97.43
5. The Sukhothai Bangkok Reader Score: 95.82
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