Bangkok’s hotel scene is as dynamic and multifaceted as the city itself. It is a city where the luxury segment’s most prestigious brands have presence (think Aman, Rosewood, Four Seasons, Capella, Mandarin Oriental) and where heritage icons stand proudly alongside buzzy ultra-luxury properties and bold, design-led newcomers. I have been…
The list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels was revealed during an awards ceremony in London held on 19 September 2023, and includes industry-defining hotels from 35 different locations across six continents worldwide. This long-awaited list is 50 Best’s first foray into the travel space, and its first new global…
In October 2022, I checked into the Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok. Spread between two properties on both sides of the Chao Phraya River, the 331-room heritage hotel is a stroll away from Saphan Taksin BTS station and a complimentary shuttle boat ride from the buzzy new ICONSIAM…