The Siam

A singular, distinctive stay like no other, the swanky Siam Hotel sits on three acres of oasis-esque gardens on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in central Bangkok’s movers-and-shakers Dusit political district. From its sleek facade to rooms and suites stocked with vintage postcards and antique curio, this jazzy boutique property is an ode to all things Art Deco and a dream check-in for design lovers. 

Helmed by the actor-singer son of a Thai hospitality empire and with design by Bill Bensley, impeccable service is par for the course and every detail is pitch-perfect. Each space is more dazzling than the last, from the foliage-filled glass atrium to the river-view infinity pool. When it comes to room selection, there is no wrong choice. Thirty-eight elegant rooms and suites include riverfront suites with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the water and Pool Villas with refreshing plunge pools, private courtyards, and rooftop terraces.

But the Siam doesn’t just stop at being a work of art; it’s also home to two of Bangkok’s buzziest restaurants. Housed within a stately, traditional teakwood house next to the river, Chon dishes up fabulous Thai fare in a refined setting while the Story House offers an Alice in Wonderland experience with each uniquely designed dining area serving as a fresh backdrop to globally inspired dishes. 

Channeling its home city’s breathless, devil-may-care attitude, avail yourself of a whirlwind of amenities and activities on the grounds. Spar with pros in the Muay Thai boxing ring, take a Thai cooking class, and even get some traditional Sak Yant ink at the tattoo parlor. Hey, why not? When in Bangkok and all that jazz. And when you’re ready to wind down, the heady pleasures of the Opium Spa await.