The pastel-colored hotel has a chandelier-adorned reception area and a sharply-dressed clientele. Mandarin Oriental, BangkokSince 1876, has been an anchor on the Chao Phraya River. The restaurant is gearing up to celebrate its milestone 150th birthday with a variety of culinary reimaginings. French chef Anne-Sophie Pic The kitchen of the Michelin-starred Le Normandie will be remodeled from top to bottom, while China House’s colonial style space will undergo a complete renovation. Baan Phraya is a traditional Thai home that was once used as a cooking class. It showcases regional food using ingredients from the herb garden. Bamboo Bar, the moody wood-accented bar, has been hosting the best jazz musicians from around the world since 1950.
This article was published in the September/October issue of 2025. Condé Nast Traveler. Subscribe to our magazine here.