In a district that has access to the city sites of Bangkok in a business region of the city, the St Regis Bangkok is a stylish escape in the heart of the city. Where shopping, business, leisure, culture and gastronomy meet, the St Regis is a where all this is embodied in five-starred hospitality. Eight restaurants and bars have made their mark in the neighbourhood and the rooftop bars offer brilliant views of the city. Indulge in extravagant feasts that will envelope the senses, or try modern western cuisine. The favourite of guests and locals alike, the St Regis Afternoon Tea tradition is held all over the world, and Bangkok is no exception. Pamper and unwind at the ELEMIS Spa where treatments are tailor made to sooth the mind and body to harmonious being. Unlike other hotels in the city, the St Regis offers unparalleled access to events and sites that many wish to visit. Try personalised Thai Boxing lessons in the hotel’s Thai Boxing Ring, learning from the best fighters in the city. Enjoy after hours tours of the Grand Palace or be blessed by monks at the Wat Po Reclining Buddha. Take a chef and explore the local ingredients and delicacies at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Return with the finest ingredients and sit at the chefs table and see how produce is crafted into the finest dishes.

Like many travellers before, make your way up the majestic Chao Phraya River to the The Peninsula Bangkok. Where accommodations look out over the river and are sophisticated examples of residence style bedrooms and suites. Thai silks adorn the soft furnishings in each bedroom and the rich woods of the antique furnishings are examples of turn of the century colonial grandeur. The Peninsula Academy, that offers guests unparrealled access to experiences across the city, is the best way to understand this place in a now and remarkable way. Bespoke programmes for both adults and children have been arranged by the Peninsula team to surprise and delight. You and your friends could become DJs for a day at Easy FM Radio Station where the city can enjoy your chosen hits and conversations with the DJs. Enjoy time whith the family and learn about handcrafted Thai artwork, visiting the artists and craftsmenship before having a go yourself, taking a momento of the experience home with you. Once you explored the boundaries of the city, venture out to the coast and go on a mangrove eco-adventure learning about conservation efforts that are protecting Thailand’s fragile eco-systems. Stays at The Peninsula Bangkok extends beyond a simple city break, so relish in the adventure.

A Bangkok city break with a difference, The Siam, a member of the Design Hotel’s portfolio is an urban sanctuary that removed you from the city and baths you in a calm atmosphere thatlingers long after you have left. Three acres of manicures gardens lead down to the Chao Phraya River, and the hotel is perfectly located near the city’s must-see sites and attractions. Humble in hospitality and design, it is a black and white art deco temple of luxury for guests to enjoy. Originally built to house the antique collection of Krissada Sukosol Clapp, it is a character of unequivocal elegance. Owned by the Sukosol Family to this day, they have a hands on approach to the running of the hotel and their creative flair is seen in their hospitality. Acknowledging that time is precious, in the modern world more than ever before, so they have worked with the brightest and best brands in Bangkok to deliver a select range of Thai experiences. Train with the top Muay Thai fighters or commit to a Sak Yant tattoo, a sacred tradition only found in China or take a cruise boat down the river to explore the quieter villages and locals.