The Siam
Hotel · Dusit Khwaeng ·
Art deco hideaway blending antiques with modern luxury on river
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The Siam 3, 2 Khao, Vachirapayabal, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300, Thailand Get directions
Art deco hideaway blending antiques with modern luxury on river
The Siam 3, 2 Khao, Vachirapayabal, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300, Thailand Get directions
"Compared with many of its rivals, this Bangkok stalwart doesn’t have a location that’s wildly convenient: The postcard sights need a boat transfer, and most top tables are more than a 30-minute taxi ride away. But for the legions of loyal fans of this monochrome masterpiece by hotel guru Bill Bensley, that’s the point. Pitched up on a lush riverside plot in the hushed Dusit district, The Siam feels like a portal to a bygone Bangkok. Even though it opened over a decade ago, it’s easy to imagine it as a plush playground for the city’s erstwhile big guns: the midcentury movers and shakers whose heirlooms—vintage Pan Am posters, tattered travel trunks, and chipped ceramics—adorn the marble-floored hallways. An ongoing refurb is keeping suites and private-pooled villas looking fresh. The Thai capital’s five-star hotel scene gets plusher every year, but this timeless beauty remains in a league of its own." - Chris Schalkx, Lee Cobaj
"An Art Deco–inspired, Three-MICHELIN-Key riverside refuge along the River of Lords, with timeless glimpses of the old river life." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Set on a lush riverside plot in the hushed Dusit district, I felt transported to a bygone Bangkok: midcentury heirlooms (vintage Pan Am posters, tattered trunks, chipped ceramics) line marble-floored hallways and the hotel’s Thai restaurant—set between the pillars of three ancient teak houses—serves classic Thai hospitality with butlers in dressy black sarongs and tables set with fresh orchids. The property remains timeless yet un-stuffy (there’s even a tattoo parlor in the spa), preserving a unique, elegant character." - Jenny Adams
"This riverside retreat is a family affair with rock-star pedigree: Thai heartthrob Krissada Sukosol Clapp and his kin turned a tree-shaded plot in the quiet Dusit district into a one-of-a-kind hideout that feels part museum and part hotel. Oversized suites—some with private pools and all heavy on black-and-white color schemes—open onto a palm-lined, glass-roofed atrium, where quirky relics from retro toys to sepia-toned city photos and Buddhist icons pepper the hallways. Bangkok’s postcard sights take some effort to reach (a shuttle boat leaves from its pier several times a day), but that’s the point: a hush-hush escape with a pool, spa, 4 bars and restaurants, breakfast, tattoo parlor, and gym, plus on-site boutiques that are treasure troves of one-of-a-kind Asian antiques, local Thai crafts, and fine silks by Jim Thompson." - Chris Schalkx
"An inspired creation of creative director (and rockstar) Krissada Sukosol Clapp, this masterclass of soulful hospitality is one of just two hotels in Bangkok with Three MICHELIN Keys. The deliberate composition of this riverside retreat shows in every corner, where architecture, gardens, and tranquil courtyards blend in effortless harmony. Inside, the founder’s personal trove of antiques lends character and history, elevated by muted tones and natural materials. With a limited number of suites and villas—each with its own assigned butler—privacy feels complete, and the Riverside Pool Villa ups the ante with a private swimming pool and alfresco rooftop terrace." - Angie Thien