The 10 Best Hotels in Bangkok, From High-Rise Suites to Riverside Stays | Vogue

"Even if you’re not staying over, a visit is a rite of passage. This riverside landmark, beloved by Graham Greene and Elizabeth Taylor, has shaped Bangkok’s hospitality scene for nearly 150 years and still leads the pack, with rooms and suites refreshed in Jeffrey Wilkes’ floral-heavy, jewel-toned palettes. The legendary Bamboo Bar thrums with smooth jazz, the teak-trimmed Writer’s Lounge is a must for chi-chi afternoon teas, and across the water the Oriental Spa deals in herb-heavy massages that feel like a well-deserved reward after wandering the historic Bang Rak district that spills right out from the lobby doors. Expect a pool, spa, 12 bars and restaurants, breakfast, and a gym; on weekends, Lord Jim’s seafood buffet is one of the hottest brunch tickets in town." - Chris Schalkx