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Getting around & things to do
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Instagrammable stays
Our pick of the most photogenic hotels in Bangkok, from comfortable to top-end. Tiers and price levels (£ to ££££) are our editorial banding; check live prices before you book.
Photo: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, CC BY-SA 3.0
Top-end · ££££
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
A riverside landmark on the Chao Phraya with historic Authors' Wing interiors.
Photo: Na derdingseben, CC BY-SA 3.0
Luxury · £££
Lebua at State Tower
Home to the golden-domed Sky Bar, high above the river.
Top-end · ££££
The Siam
Art deco riverside retreat with a private pier in the Dusit district.
Nearby tags: approx walk = straight-line distance × 1.3 at 80 m/min, from © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Hotel photos are from Wikimedia Commons where a free licence allows; otherwise see photos on the partner site. Credits.
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Best time to visit
November–February (cooler and drier).
Getting there from the UK
Direct flights from London, or connections via Gulf hubs.
Top tips
- The Grand Palace has a dress code — cover your shoulders and knees.
- The BTS Skytrain and river boats beat the traffic.
- Use the Grab app or metered taxis.
- Check current entry rules for UK citizens on GOV.UK.
Before you go
- Check the latest entry requirements and travel advice on GOV.UK.
- Buy travel insurance (and carry your GHIC in Europe).
- Check baggage allowances — budget airline fees add up.