places to stay in thailand

There is a wealth of fabulous accommodation in Thailand to meet all tastes and requirements. Below are some examples of the fabulous hotels you could stay in on your Thailand adventure. In addition, check out Soneva Kiri on our Eco Lodges pages.

Bangkok

Banyan Tree Bangkok

Banyan Tree Bangkok is conveniently located in the Sathon/Silom area. One of the easiest ways to get to many different parts of Bangkok is by BTS (skytrain) or MRT (underground) and the hotel is a 10 to 15 minute walk to both. Alternatively, the hotel provides a free transfer to the stations by traditional Thai Tuk Tuk, which in itself is a must-do when in Bangkok.

The 5-star hotel offers Bangkok’s largest luxurious accommodation, with world-class dining experiences, meeting and event spaces, and an award-winning spa.

Capella Bangkok

With panoramic views of the majestic Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok is a gateway to the eternal beauty of nature, and the urban oasis of the city. Inspired by the soul of riverfront life, there are 101 suites and villas with views of the river, offering both intimacy and immersion in this privileged position. Imbued with the personality of a boutique pied à terre, this philosophy extends across all the elements, from contemporary dining to the renowned Auriga spa.

101 rooms, suites and villas each offer a different perspective of the beauty outside, with unobstructed views of the river. The location may be the centrepiece, but the accommodation is designed as a traveller’s pied à terre: somewhere familiar, sophisticated and constructed around relaxation and exploration. Capella Bangkok balances its presence at the heart of a bustling city with a cocoon of tranquillity once you step inside.

Chiang Mai

Anantara Chiang Mai

Among the best hotels in Chiang Mai, Anantara Chiang Mai resort presents deluxe rooms and suites that feature open-plan tropical design with contemporary Thai motifs and materials

Located on the banks of the Mae Ping River, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort opens doors to a world of adventure and discovery. Explore the temple-filled old city, Lanna heritage, artisan villages and mountain hill tribes.

Relax on your balcony daybed, or at the adults-only pool. Delve into local culture with Muay Thai boxing, healing spa therapies and cooking class adventures.

Kanchanaburi

The Float House

One of the best elegant Kanchanaburi hotels-The FloatHouse River Kwai floating resort aims to be the world’s best floating villas. The FloatHouse River Kwai Resort is a fancy boutique hideaway and can be found in very few places in the world. The only way to reach the resort is by boat as it actually floats on a flowing river surrounded by thick green jungle.

Each luxurious and spacious floating villa is totally private and rich in custom tailored-made teakwood furniture with thatched roofing. The design is delightfully impressive with exotic decorations including natural materials and ropes. The design concept for the resort is known as “Contemporary Boutique Folk Style,” for a smooth blend of local artistic traditions with the natural environment, yet different from anywhere else in its characteristic rope designs that convey an oriental air.

Koh Samui

Six Senses Samui

Six Senses Samui is set on a gently sloping headland at the northern tip of the island. The resort is made up of 67 private villas, many with personal pools, which are landscaped within natural vegetation, and with glorious panoramas out to the Gulf of Thailand and the surrounding islands. Located just six kilometers from Samui Airport, the 20-acre, or around 9-hectare estate is a 45-minute flight south of the Thai capital, Bangkok.

Six Senses Samui has the reputation for serving some of the best food on Koh Samui and uses the freshest herbs, vegetables, and organic greens from the resort’s own gardens. The award-winning Dining on the Rocks restaurant is located on the tip of the headland and features Modern Interpretive cuisine with 270-degree views, whilst Dining on the Hill offers regional and international cuisine. A large selection of wines from many of the world’s most respected regions is featured in Wines on the Hill.

Six Senses Samui offers all the treatments you would expect from a Six Senses Spa, and each one tailored to the individual. Plus, we add our own unique style. There is also Yoga, Reiki, Pilates, and more. Choose to have treatments in either air-conditioned individual spa villas or with tropical sea breezes in private salas; wherever the choice, clients will have a spectacular view across a rock-fringed bay to the Gulf of Thailand.

However one gets around Samui, by foot, elephant or with wheels, a wealth of natural beauty is to be found. The island is small enough to easily drive a car around and discover new things and unique places. A sense of adventure will be rewarded with everything from shopping and restaurants to pleasant hikes, jungle drives and spectacular views. Boat trips are also available and designed to show you this most beautiful island.

Tongsai Bay

Since opening in 1987, The Tongsai Bay has established itself as the leading family-owned hotel on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Hidden amongst 28 and a half acres of breathtaking natural beauty and wrapped around a private bay, the hotel is renowned for its privacy and tranquillity, its passionate love for the environment and last but not least, the friendliness of its staff.

Krabi

Rayavadee

Responsibility, Sustainability, Community

Rayavadee is situated in the heart of Krabi’s beautiful Phranang Peninsula on the border of Krabi Marine National Park, an area renowned for its natural beauty and rich flora, fauna and marine life. When the resort was built more than two decades ago, it was with the idea of living in balance within this unique environment. The accommodation was constructed to nestle in between the property’s many trees, none of which were cut during the process, in order to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. With the resort’s low-key approach to building, the habitat of the area’s many varieties of birds and animals was not disturbed. In addition, we employ a number of practices to reduce the negative impact on our surroundings with a focus on sustainable water and waste management as well as energy efficiency.

As Krabi has developed rapidly for tourism in recent years and visitor numbers have increased dramatically, keeping this balance has become an even more important challenge and our commitment to environmental sustainability and to working as a member of the local community has grown stronger. We regularly organize and participate in beach cleaning, mangrove planting and marine life repopulation activities. We are also proud to be a founding member of the Enlive Foundation, which was initiated in 2009 to bring together governmental agencies, local businesses and community members to raise awareness of the need to protect Krabi’s fragile ecosystem.

Phuket

The Surin

A long-established resort with a unique story, The Surin is a luxury hotel that boasts an idyllic beachfront location on the exclusive Pansea Beach. The hotel is nestled amongst towering coconut palms and rolling hills on the west coast of Phuket Island.

Featuring 103 luxurious cottages and suites, the understated elegance of The Surin shines with its beautiful design. The range of personal amenities and thoughtful touches make the hotel a true luxurious tropical getaway. Spacious interiors allow for complete comfort and relaxation, whether to sleep, simply lounge or be pampered.

Our hotel’s design is classy and elegant. Built into the tropical bay and verdant environment, while no elevators are installed, guests can appreciate the nature through a series of stairs and walkways that connect the resort

A member of the prestigious Design HotelsTM, The Surin is a serene getaway. Our beachfront haven boasts a contemporary Thai experience, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Como Point Yamu

Our Phuket luxury resort anticipates your every need, from accurate service to cutting-edge wellness facilities, from sunrise yoga to sophisticated Italian and Thai cuisine. COMO’s welcoming staff provide seamless access to Point Yamu’s many cultural and marine-based riches, from beach picnics to diving in Phang Nga Bay.

Located on Cape Yamu, a tropical peninsula on Phuket’s east coast that overlooks peaceful Phang Nga Bay. The resort is an easy 25-minute drive from Phuket International Airport.

Point Yamu, our chic hotel in Phuket, sits low on the Cape’s horizon, with panoramic views across the bay from each of the 106 bedrooms, suites and private villas. Interiors by Paola Navone feature bright aquamarines and burnt oranges to reflect the presence of the sea, Thailand’s Buddhist culture and the colourful influence of Phuket’s Peranakan culture.