"Feels like a stylish residential sanctuary in Phloen Chit, where 158 rooms and suites are curated to resemble penthouse apartments—complete with stacks of coffee-table books, candy-filled ceramic jars and high-end amenities such as Dyson hair dryers. Service includes private butlers, a striking plant-fringed indoor-outdoor saltwater pool, a decadent buffet breakfast at the airy Lakorn lounge (notably yogurt with fresh vanilla), Nan Bei for authentic northern and southern Chinese cooking, and Lennon’s, a top-floor cocktail spot that doubles as a vinyl listening bar." - Chris Schalkx