11 Best Hotels in Pathumwan, Bangkok

Set in a 40-story high-rise overlooking the posh Velaa Sindhorn Village shopping and dining complex, this sleek and sophisticated hotel is a short walk from Lumphini Park as well as BTS Chidlom. What really sets the hotel apart is its policy of welcoming all pets, no matter their size, weight, or breed, at no extra charge. The hotel offers pet beds, bowls, and assorted toys as needed, plus there's an ample grass lawn out front where you can walk your pooch. Rooms feature free-standing tubs and rainfall showers, plus yoga mats, minibars, and Nespresso machines.

The first hotel in Thailand to offer guests around-the-clock personal butler service, the St. Regis is all about pampering. The rooms are plushly furnished, with tremendous views of the skyline and the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. The rooftop pool has views in every direction, and the spa offers a wide range of treatments. In the bar lavish afternoon tea and the age-old tradition of Champagne sabering create a happening atmosphere from day to night.

The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Amari chain's Bangkok flagship are swathed in silks and other rich fabrics. The executive floor has a lounge where complimentary cocktails are served in the afternoon, and the on-site restaurants serve decent Italian and Chinese fare. A Thai eatery offers specialties from the country's four major regions, and the coffee shop has a tasty buffet. The swimming pool is one of the city's largest.

One of Bangkok's most elegant hotels, the Anantara Siam is not only popular with visitors but attracts local society for morning coffee and afternoon high tea in the palatial lobby, decorated with silk murals hand-painted by Paiboon Suwannakudt, Thailand's greatest living traditional muralist. A courtyard landscaped with lush tropical foliage is flanked by shops, restaurants, and Aqua Bar. The large rooms are decorated with silk-upholstered furniture. There are beautiful suites overlooking the hotel's tropical gardens, and the Kasara Club rooms include access to a lounge where complimentary food and beverages are served daily.

Though this hotel is one of the largest in Bangkok, the service doesn't suffer—the staff is attentive, and the beautifully designed rooms are perfect down to the smallest detail. Look for elaborate fabrics, plush furnishings, and light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel is connected to All Seasons Place, which has dozens of restaurants and shops. A free shuttle bus runs guests to and from the BTS Ploenchit station.

Although it lacks the luxury of Bangkok's high-end lodgings, this reasonably priced Marriott property is well located and has attractive furnishings. Palm trees surround the gorgeous outdoor pool, lending it a tropical feel.

Tucked behind the Pratunam Market, this bright and cheery lodging in the bustling garment district is an excellent value. The guest rooms are compact but nicely furnished. In the small lobby you can catch up on the headlines with the complimentary newspapers, and there's a 24-hour coffee shop that serves Thai dishes. Nearby Pratunam Market offers good street food options.

This stylish hotel filled with modern Thai art is right next to the auspicious Erawan Shrine. In the spacious rooms, the wood floors are strewn with tasteful rugs, the walls are hung with original art, and a desk and two chairs are positioned directly in front of the bay windows. High-tech accoutrements also abound. The bathrooms have separate showers and oversize tubs. A walkway connects the hotel to the BTS line and shopping below.

Convenient to shopping, dining, and entertainment, this sprawling hotel is a short walk from the BTS Siam station, which puts much of the city within reach. The rooms are comfortable and functional. Despite the hotel's size, staff members are always around to help you.

The palatial Siam Kempinski combines sheer elegance with the feel of an escapist resort in the middle of the city. Luxuriously over the top and eminently splurge-worthy, the marble-columned hotel adjoins the glitzy Siam Paragon shopping mall. Rooms here are extremely spacious and furnished with class. The best ones have direct access to the giant free-form pool dominating the property's large garden. Notable on-site restaurants include the Thai molecular-fusion champ Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin and the handsome Brasserie Europa.

This boutique design hotel is definitely where the cool kids stay, but even those traveling with actual kids will feel welcome. The beautiful rooms are decked out in mod furniture in shades of orange, lemon, and plum. There are wall-mounted flat-screen TVs and well-lighted writing desks, and many rooms have wall-to-wall windows letting in light. The comfy PH1 restaurant serves Thai and international bites all day. There are also lobby, mezzanine, and rooftop lounges.