Bangkok
The river of kings, and a great bar city. 7 places, chosen and checked for 2026.
Bangkok has two three-star restaurants, Sorn and Sühring, and one of the strongest bar scenes in the world, led by Bar Us at No. 4 in The 50 Best Bars 2026. The Mandarin Oriental has stood on the Chao Phraya since 1876.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
On the Chao Phraya since 1876, where Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad stayed. Its Authors' Lounge is the place for afternoon tea, and Le Normandie holds two Michelin stars.
Capella Bangkok
A low, calm riverside hotel opened in 2020, home to Côte by Mauro Colagreco.
Sorn
Southern Thai cooking of great depth, in an old house off Sukhumvit, three Michelin stars.
Sühring
Twin brothers Thomas and Mathias Sühring's German cooking, in a villa with a garden.
Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Normandie
Anne-Sophie Pic's restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental, overlooking the Chao Phraya.
