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5-star hotels in Bang Rak
Five-star hotels in Bang Rak, Bangkok's original commercial waterfront, where colonial shophouses and riverside luxury sit along the Chao Phraya.
Staying in Bang Rak
Bang Rak stretches along the east bank of the Chao Phraya between Sathorn Pier and the General Post Office on Charoen Krung Road, the oldest paved street in Bangkok. This is where 19th-century Bangkok did business with the world, and the shophouses that Portuguese, Chinese, Muslim, French and British trading houses built still line the sois. Half have become galleries, coffee shops and hotels; the other half still sell wholesale fabric, spices or gold. By day it is a business district; by night Patpong and the rooftop bars take over.
The hotels here cluster around the district's main arteries. Surawong Road carries Amara Bangkok Hotel, Le Meridien Bangkok, Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok and voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG; North Sathorn Road and Rama IV Road hold So Bangkok Hotel, Dusit Thani Bangkok and Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG. Three more sit just outside the district line, on Wireless Road, Soi Tonson and Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road. The mix suits couples and short-break visitors drawn to the riverside and nightlife, business travellers close to Silom's offices, and families, several hotels offering babysitting service.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
80 Soi Tonson Lumphini Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFor travellers who want a full-service address in Lumphini, Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok pairs a 24 hour front desk and round-the-clock security with a balcony in the room, so the day starts and ends easily. Babysitting service makes it workable for families, and the banquet and bar spaces suit guests who mix leisure with an event. A 4.8 rating from 2007 reviews puts it among the most consistently rated 5-star stays in the area.
See Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel BangkokDusit Thani Bangkok
98 Rama Iv Road Silom, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereDusit Thani Bangkok on Rama IV Road in Silom is a strong choice for guests who want structure to their stay: a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and air conditioning throughout, plus a bar and snack cafe on site for the hours in between. Babysitting service and banquet facilities mean it handles both family trips and functions. Guests have rated it 4.7 out of 5 across 454 reviews.
See Dusit Thani BangkokSo Bangkok Hotel
2 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSo Bangkok Hotel on North Sathorn Road keeps the practical side covered with a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and an ATM in the building, while a bar and snack cafe, bars and a barber and beauty salon add reasons to stay put. Babysitting service and banquet space make it equally usable for families and gatherings. It carries a 4.6 rating from 6358 reviews, one of the largest review counts in Bang Rak.
See So Bangkok HotelThe Ritz Carlton Bangkok
189 Wireless Road Lumpini Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe Ritz Carlton Bangkok on Wireless Road in Lumpini suits guests who want room to spread out: balcony, bath and bathroom are all part of the setup, with 24 hour front desk and security behind the scenes. Bars and banquet facilities cover evenings and events, and the location near the beach side of the city adds a change of scene. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 272 reviews.
See The Ritz Carlton BangkokAmara Bangkok Hotel
180 1 Surawong Road Sipraya Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereAmara Bangkok Hotel on Surawong Road in Bang Rak is aimed at guests who want the basics done well: breakfast is served, the room has air conditioning and a balcony, and the front desk and security run around the clock. Bars and banquet space handle informal drinks or a larger gathering. It holds a 4.5 rating from 3464 reviews.
See Amara Bangkok HotelLe Meridien Bangkok
40 5 Surawong Road, Bangkok, Thailand
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLe Meridien Bangkok on Surawong Road works for travellers who like a hotel that stays active: a bar and snack cafe plus bars on site, 24 hour front desk and security, and air conditioning and an alarm clock in every room. Banquet facilities make it viable for hosted events, and the setting is close to the beach side of town. Guests rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 2983 reviews.
See Le Meridien BangkokCrowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG
952 Rama Iv Road Suriyawongse, Bangkok, Thailand
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCrowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG on Rama IV Road is built for guests who want convenience on tap: an ATM in the building, a 24 hour front desk and round-the-clock security, with air conditioning and an alarm clock in the room. Babysitting service and banquet facilities extend it to families and functions. It scores 4.4 out of 5 from 2600 reviews.
See Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHGMontien Hotel Surawong Bangkok
54 Surawong Road Silom Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereMontien Hotel Surawong Bangkok on Surawong Road in Silom is a fit for guests who value a settled routine: breakfast and a buffet are available, the room comes with air conditioning and an alarm clock, and the front desk and security never close. Bars and banquet space cover drinks and events. A 4.2 rating from 2731 reviews reflects a steady, well-used address.
See Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkokvoco Bangkok Surawong by IHG
80 Surawongse Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
Why stay herevoco Bangkok Surawong by IHG on Surawongse Road appeals to guests who need to work as well as rest: a business center and concierge sit alongside a cafe, coffee and bar and snack cafe, with breakfast served and an ATM on site. Babysitting service and a ballroom make it work for families and larger occasions. Guests rate it 4.0 out of 5 from 1919 reviews.
See voco Bangkok Surawong by IHGW3 wakewalkwork
Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra Khwaeng Suriya Wong5 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road, Bangkok, Thailand
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay hereW3 wakewalkwork on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road is for guests who want to self-cater: a kitchen and kitchenette with a microwave and free bottled water, plus air conditioning, a hairdryer and non smoking rooms. A lift, luggage storage, internet access and currency exchange keep the practicalities simple, and newspapers are on hand. No guest rating is listed for this property.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok | ★★★★★ | 4.8 | 2,007 | – |
| Dusit Thani Bangkok | ★★★★★ | 4.7 | 454 | – |
| So Bangkok Hotel | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 6,358 | – |
| The Ritz Carlton Bangkok | ★★★★★ | 4.6 | 272 | – |
| Amara Bangkok Hotel | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 3,464 | Yes |
| Le Meridien Bangkok | ★★★★★ | 4.5 | 2,983 | – |
| Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG | ★★★★★ | 4.4 | 2,600 | – |
| Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok | ★★★★★ | 4.2 | 2,731 | Yes |
| voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG | ★★★★★ | 4.0 | 1,919 | Yes |
| W3 wakewalkwork | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Dusit Thani Bangkok, So Bangkok Hotel and Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG all list babysitting service and banquets, and each has a bar on site for the evening. So Bangkok Hotel carries the largest review base here at 6358, while Dusit Thani Bangkok scores 4.7 from 454 reviews.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok · Dusit Thani Bangkok · So Bangkok Hotel · Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG
Top-rated
Ranked by guest score, Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok leads at 4.8 from 2007 reviews, followed by Dusit Thani Bangkok at 4.7 from 454 reviews and So Bangkok Hotel at 4.6 from 6358 reviews. The Ritz Carlton Bangkok also scores 4.6, from 272 reviews, on Wireless Road.
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok · Dusit Thani Bangkok · So Bangkok Hotel
On Surawong Road
Four of these hotels sit on Surawong Road: Amara Bangkok Hotel (4.5 from 3464 reviews), Le Meridien Bangkok (4.5 from 2983 reviews), Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok (4.2 from 2731 reviews) and voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG, the lowest rated at 4.0 from 1919 reviews.
Amara Bangkok Hotel · Le Meridien Bangkok · Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok · voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG
Breakfast served
Amara Bangkok Hotel, Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok and voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG all list breakfast among their facilities, Montien also offering a buffet. All three are 5-star addresses on Surawong Road, close to the nightlife and dining of Silom's eastern spine.
Amara Bangkok Hotel · Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok · voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's shophouse walk starts at Saphan Taksin BTS and runs north on Charoen Krung, past the Shangri-La, the Assumption Cathedral turn-off, the Portuguese Embassy and Soi 30's Warehouse 30, then on past the Old Customs House down Oriental Avenue to O.P. Place, the General Post Office at Soi 32 and the TCDC creative centre, finishing at Bang Rak Market — two hours with photo stops. Bang Rak stretches between Sathorn Pier and the General Post Office; the riverside and Charoen Krung are fine to walk, well lit and with plenty of people.
When to go
Charoen Krung itself goes quiet by 9pm on a weeknight, with a few coffee bars still open around Soi 30. The riverside is lit up then, and Silom Road turns to nightlife at the Patpong end or shuts up shop at the Convent end. Weekends bring Bangkok's coolest crowd to Soi Nana on Maitrichit Road for cocktails at Teens of Thailand or wine at Ba Hao. The road is loud with traffic and buses until about 10pm, so ask for a higher floor or a courtyard-facing room.
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Questions, answered
Which of these Bang Rak hotels is closest to the centre?
Addresses decide this rather than a single centre, since Bang Rak runs from the riverside to Silom Road. Dusit Thani Bangkok, So Bangkok Hotel and Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG sit on Rama IV Road and North Sathorn Road, the district's inland spine toward Lumphini Park.
Do these hotels have parking?
The facility lists for these hotels do not include parking, so none can be confirmed here as offering it. What they do list varies: several have a 24 hour front desk, 24H security, air conditioning and bars.
Which Bang Rak hotels are best for families?
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Dusit Thani Bangkok, So Bangkok Hotel and Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park by IHG all list babysitting service and banquet facilities. So Bangkok Hotel has by far the largest review base at 6358.
Do any of these hotels allow pets?
Pets do not appear in any of the facility lists provided for these hotels, so nothing here confirms a pet policy. It is worth checking directly with the hotel you choose.
Is there a pool or spa at these hotels?
Neither a pool nor a spa appears in the facility data for these hotels. The lists cover items such as 24 hour front desk, air conditioning, bars, baths and bathrobes.
What is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok has the highest guest score at 4.8, from 2007 reviews. Dusit Thani Bangkok follows at 4.7 from 454 reviews, then So Bangkok Hotel and The Ritz Carlton Bangkok, both at 4.6.
Is breakfast available at these Bang Rak hotels?
Breakfast is listed at Amara Bangkok Hotel, Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok and voco Bangkok Surawong by IHG. Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok also lists a buffet. All three are on Surawong Road.
Is Bang Rak a good area to stay in Bangkok?
The site describes it as the most texture-rich part of central Bangkok: colonial shophouses, riverside luxury hotels and the city's best hawker rice. The riverside and Charoen Krung are well lit with plenty of people, and solo women report no issues there even after midnight.