Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

For over 150 years Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has stood on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the historic Bang Rak district, greeting travellers who arrive by boat much as generations have before them. Thai silks, teak panelling and antique furnishings fill the public spaces of the original hotel building alongside the more contemporary River Wing. A complimentary shuttle boat links the hotel to ICONSIAM every thirty minutes, while Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports are reached by pre-arranged transfer or taxi.

Rooms and suites across the original hotel building and the River Wing pair wooden floors and Thai silks with river or city views. The Chao Phraya Suite and Premier One-Bedroom Suite offer private balconies and marble bathrooms above the water, while two-bedroom suites and the Deluxe Premier Connecting Room suit families travelling together. At the top of the hotel, the Royal Suite spans over 300 square metres, the jewel of a collection that also includes suites named for literary guests of the past.

A calming boat ride across the Chao Phraya River leads to The Oriental Spa, housed in a traditional Thai residence with eighteen treatment rooms drawing on Thai and Asian healing traditions. Guests can also unwind at the Fitness and Wellness Centre, open from six in the morning until ten at night, with yoga and movement classes alongside cardio and strength equipment. Two outdoor swimming pools sit within the riverside grounds, offering a quiet retreat away from the streets of the city.

Two outdoor swimming pools sit within the riverside grounds, complemented by a fully equipped fitness centre open from six in the morning until ten at night. The Little Fan's Club gives younger guests a riverside space for arts, crafts and storytelling, while valet and onsite parking suit those arriving by car. A complimentary shuttle boat runs to ICONSIAM every thirty minutes, and the hotel shop offers pastries, gifts and spa products to take away.

Home to twelve restaurants and bars, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is one of the city's most celebrated dining destinations. Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie holds two MICHELIN stars for French fine dining, while The China House by Chef Fei serves refined Chaoshan and Cantonese cuisine. Baan Phraya and Sala Rim Naam showcase traditional Thai cooking, the latter with live cultural performance, and The Bamboo Bar remains the city's first jazz bar, with live music by the river most evenings.

Overlooking the River of Kings, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok provides an elegant setting for weddings, anniversaries and milestone celebrations, with a dedicated catering team guiding every detail from first enquiry to the final toast. Riverside venues open onto the Chao Phraya for outdoor ceremonies and receptions, while bespoke menus are crafted by the culinary team to reflect each couple's tastes and dietary needs. Early booking is recommended to secure a preferred date.