The Best Hotels to Book in Thailand for Every Traveller
As famous for its mist-swirled mountains as it is for turquoise lagoons, Thailand is capable of firing every sense and stoking all manner of imaginations. Are you a dreamer who wants to stargaze in the rainforest canopy, or a committed cyclist who’d rather navigate the bustle of Old Bangkok’s markets? Here’s our pick of the top hotels in Thailand to suit every persuasion.
1. Santhiya, Koh Yao Yai
Resort, Luxury
Diehard romantics will fall for Santhiya, an eco resort on Koh Yao Yai – one of Thailand’s lesser-trodden isles. The Andaman Sea-facing villas are built almost entirely of teak, which has been carved and engraved by Thai craftsmen at the top of their game. In the evenings, have sundowners delivered to your Jacuzzi before heading out to one of the resort’s six restaurants.
2. Anantara, Koh Phangan
Resort, Bed and Breakfast
Skirting the edge of one of Thailand’s most famous beaches, Anatara Koh Phagnan was conceived with sun seekers in mind. The standalone villas here are a far cry from the island’s backpacker haunts, finished with dark-wood furniture, light-flooded bathrooms and private plunge pools overlooking the lagoon. If lying on the beach all day isn’t your idea of fun, try topping up your tan with a session on the sea-facing yoga platform, or over cocktails at the beachfront bistro.
3. Keemala, Phuket
Resort, Treehouse
5. Bangkok Publishing Residence, Bangkok
Boutique Hotel
The birthplace of Bangkok Weekly magazine, Bangkok Publishing Residence is one for lovers of the written word. The interiors of this former printing press read like a love letter to Bangkok’s 1960s-era printing boom, captured by the retro-industrial furniture, cast-iron printing equipment and vintage writing desks. The roof terrace is a greenery-swathed lookout that’s perfect for sundowners.
6. Rayavadee, Krabi
Resort, Hotel
7. Six Senses Yao Noi
Boutique Hotel, Luxury
A favourite among wellness warriors, Six Senses Yao Noi crests a white beach in Phang Nga Bay, where James Bond faced off with the golden-gun toting villain Scaramanga. It’s apt that both men had an appetite for indulgence, as you’ll be in for some serious spoiling here. The spa area is as big as a village and includes treatment rooms, lounge areas, a juice bar, a meditation pavilion and more.
8. Ad Lib, Bangkok
Boutique Hotel
Cocktail connoisseurs will relish the bar at Ad Lib Bangkok, which channels the tropical modernist style popularised by architect Geoffrey Bawa. The window-walled bar and terrace are surrounded by mature ficus trees with low-hanging aerial roots, creating a curtain of greenery that shuts out the city. You’ll feel whisked away long before happy hour – which is actually two hours – arrives.
9. Old Capital Bike Inn, Bangkok
Eco Hotel, Inn
Stays at Old Capital Bike Inn Bangkok include free bike hire and night cycling tours. The rooms capture the soul of Old Bangkok with their dark-wood floors and antique furniture; suites go a step further with their elegant four-poster beds. Owners Natiya and Jason are brimming with knowledge, not least the best local restaurants and cycling routes in the area.
10. Lanjia Lodge, Chiang Rai
Boutique Hotel, Independent Hotel, Eco Hotel
Lanjia Lodge Chiang Rai helps to support the region’s hill tribes, making it a good match for eco-minded adventurers. The low-impact lodge stands high on a fertile hillside, overlooking the Mekong Valley and the border with Laos. Profits from the lodge go towards improving the living conditions of Hmong and Lahu villagers, who can give batik classes to visitors and lead them on jungle treks.
Looking for more? Check out our guides to the best beachfront hotels in Thailand and the most luxurious wellness and spa hotels throughout the Land of Smiles and book now with Culture Trip. For more options, check out these guest houses in Chiang Mai.
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