Palace hotels in Bangkok
2 palace hotels in Bangkok, chosen and checked by the Atlas. The grand hotels of the world: palaces on the great squares, family houses that have kept their standards for a century or more, and a few modern masterpieces.
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.
Good to know
Book direct
The best rooms and upgrades usually go to guests who book with the hotel itself, by phone or through its own website.
Ask for the history
Grand hotels are proud of their past. Ask the concierge which suite was whose; the answer is often worth the question.
Dress for the public rooms
Bars and restaurants in palace hotels expect smart dress in the evening, and a few still ask for a jacket.