Bangkok Continues to capture the hearts and minds of Travel + Leisure Readers will be captivated by the fusion of tradition with modernity in this book, which includes golden temples bustling night markets Rooftop bars offer sweeping views of the city skyline, giving you a bird’s eye view of this 11-million-person metropolis. Bangkok’s world-class hotels are a big part of the city’s appeal. Thai heritageThe warmth and hospitality of the renowned.
Discover which properties stand out from the crowd.
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How voting works
Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. The 2025 survey was completed by nearly 180,000 T+L subscribers. Over 657,000 votes were cast for over 8,700 different properties (hotels cities cruise lines etc.).).
The criteria used to rate hotels included: their location, amenities and rating.
- Rooms/facilities
- Location
- Service
- Food
- You can also value
The respondents were asked to rate each characteristic. They could select excellent, superior, above average (average), below average (below average) or poor. The final scores are the averages of all these responses.
Rosewood Bangkok
What Readers Really Loved
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok is located on the Chao Phraya River and has been welcoming guests since 1876. The hotel quickly became an important part of Bangkok’s hospitality industry. Nearly a century and a half later, it continues to set the benchmark for service in the capital, and is known for its historic architecture and the landmark Authors’ Lounge, where guests still gather for traditional afternoon tea beneath high ceilings and hand painted fabrics, evoking the elegance of old Siam—this grand dame landed the runner-up spot this year. One reader said, “It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in a hotel.”
T+L Reader
The hotel was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had.
— T+L Reader
Capella Bangkok, located a little more than a mile downstream on the river (No. 4 was praised by readers for its “really attentiveness” and “excellent service”. Aside from the property’s 101 suites and villas overlooking the Chao Phraya River, the hotel’s Auriga Wellness spa is a big draw here, and offers treatments inspired by the phases of the moon and traditional Thai healing practices—plus, there are riverfront therapy rooms and outdoor yoga sessions. Culinary experiences include Côte by Mauro ColagrecoA Michelin-starred French-Italian-inspired restaurant as well Phra NakhonThe restaurant serves Thai food on a terrace shaded by trees, right next to the water.
The Winner
Rosewood Bangkok
Rosewood Bangkok
Rosewood Bangkok has beaten last year’s winner, a striking skyscraper in Bangkok’s upscale Phloen Chit district. The hotel’s 158 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, curated artwork, and Rosewood’s signature plush bedding—some accommodations even have private plunge pools and terraces. Dining here is outstanding: Nan Bei The restaurant offers a wide range of Chinese dishes with a view of the city skyline. Lakorn The menu is a mix of authentic Thai dishes from the four regions of Thailand (Northern Thailand and the Northeast, Southern Thailand and the Central Plains). Relax in the Sense SpaThe saltwater indoor/outdoor pool is framed with dramatic Bangkok views.
The Complete List
1. Rosewood Bangkok
Reader Score : 98.43
2. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 98.32
3. Lebua at State Tower
Reader Score: 97.58
4. Capella Bangkok
Score for Reader: 97.43
5. The Sukhothai Bangkok
Reader Score: 95.82
