Located in Ratchaprasong, just across from the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, the upscale Anantara Siam Bangkok welcomes tourists with open arms. Featuring comfortable rooms with Thai accents, it combines a swimming pool, spa facilities, lush gardens and eight award-winning restaurants. Here's what you need to know.

A five-star Anantara Siam Bangkok hotel: 354 refined rooms with the atmosphere of old Bangkok

Bangkok, the city of a thousand temples, is also an Aladdin's cave for those who love prestige hotels. For your next trip, the Anantara Siam Bangkok is delighted to open its doors in the chic Ratchaprasong district. After a long day exploring Buddhist sanctuaries, recover your strength by returning to your air-conditioned room, treat yourself to a restorative spa break and indulge your palate at one of the hotel's eight award-winning restaurants.

To appeal to tourist clientele, the Anantara Siam Bangkok faces one significant drawback: its distance from the center of Phra Nakhon, which concentrates the city's main tourist attractions. However, the scarcity of monuments is offset by shopping. Shopping malls have sprouted throughout the district. Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe, hunt for handicrafts, or bring home Asian artworks, it's hard to find a better-located hotel. Whether it's a honeymoon or a family weekend getaway, your stay at Anantara Siam Bangkok is guaranteed to be a success.

Finding the hotel's location

Anantara Siam Bangkok awaits its guests on a shopping street in Ratchaprasong, 5 km from Bangkok's city center. Bumrungrad Hospital is less than 15 minutes away by car. If you arrive by air, allow 20 minutes travel time from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. If you take the train, the elevated metro station is just a 1-minute walk away—a real advantage for saving on transportation costs using public transit. Free parking is provided for guests with vehicles. To further pamper its clientele, the establishment charges no fees for young minors accompanied by adults.

Multilingual receptionists will be able to register your reservations and provide details about the rooms. In addition to their native language, they speak English, German, Chinese, and Japanese. Pets are not accepted at the establishment.

If you're looking to stay in a distinguished residence that embodies the quintessence of Bangkok hospitality, here's an address to remember: 155 Ratchadamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

Rooms and suites at Anantara Siam Bangkok

The hotel's 354 rooms meet the highest comfort standards. Guests enjoy a flat-screen television connected to satellite cable and a mobile phone for making domestic and international calls. Silk wall coverings and hand-carved teak furnishings create a warm atmosphere. The décor is contemporary while paying homage to old Bangkok. A DVD player serves as digital entertainment.

Room amenities include a private bathroom with quality toiletries. A long dining table is available in some suites. All Anantara Siam Bangkok guests enjoy magnificent city views from their windows.

Attractions near the hotel

Anantara Siam Bangkok is ideally situated near Lumphini Park and shopping centers. Lumphini Park is a recommended destination for families. You'll appreciate stretching your legs jogging, cycling, or strolling tree-lined pathways. You may even encounter Thailand's largest monitor lizard.

Just 5 km from the hotel, Bangkok's historic center houses invaluable cultural and religious heritage. Visit the Grand Palace, Bangkok's most visited monument, which once served as the residence of Thailand's royal family. Continue to the Temple of the Dawn, whose golden sugar-loaf roof is visible from many points around the city. The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, with its colossal 43-meter-long statue, is also a must-see for visitors.

Enjoy a variety of leisure facilities

Bored? Pleasantly occupy your time trying one of the following activities:

• A dip in the outdoor swimming pool;

• An afternoon at the spa;

• A romantic dinner on the water aboard a river restaurant boat;

• A traditional massage by professional, licensed therapists;

• A fitness session;

• A complimentary refreshment for children (cookies and a glass of milk);

• A reception hall (for business travelers).

Editorial Opinion

• While we deduct a point for its distance from the city center, the Anantara Siam Bangkok thoroughly deserves its five stars. It's rare to find a Thai hotel that can rival French or European establishments in the same category.

• Praise is due for the impeccable décor, which reflects Thailand's finest arts. The ceiling frescoes and the gigantic canvas behind the lobby staircase are equally magnificent!

• It's a pleasure to speak directly with the staff in your own language. The hotel's multilingual approach explains its high occupancy rate.