The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on Thailand’s tourism industry. As the world starts to emerge from a torrid few years, people working in the Thai tourist industry can start to look forward with optimism as Thailand opens up to international visitors. Easier entry requirements have been in place since 1 May 2022 and travellers who have had to postpone their trips can once again plan with confidence. And if you are planning to visit Thailand soon, you will still be spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation. From budget guest-houses through to luxury hotels, there is something for every budget.
(Photo: Capella Bangkok Facebook page)
In April 2022, Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine announced their list of the 500 best hotels in the world. Voted for by their readers, the T+L 500 list is described as a directory of the “most trusted, best-loved hotels” in the world. The list is split up into regions with Thailand ranking highly for a number of destinations including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Lanta, Ko Samui and Phuket. The 10 hotels listed below were all voted for in the Asia category.
Bangkok
Capella Bangkok
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
Mandarin Oriental
The Peninsula
The Sukhothai
(Photo: Mandarin Oriental Facebook page)
Chiang Mai
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
(Photo: Four Seasons Facebook page)
Ko Lanta
(Photo: Pimalai Facebook page)
Ko Samui
(Photo: Cape Fahn Facebook page)
Phuket
(Photo: Amanpuri Facebook page)
Top 100 hotels in the world
In addition to the listing in the Asia category, these Bangkok hotels were also highly placed in the top 100 hotels in the world:
- 4th: Capella Bangkok
- 41st (tied): Mandarin Oriental
- 55th: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- 73rd: The Sukhothai
Top 15 Asia city hotels
- 2nd: Capella Bangkok
- 8th: Mandarin Oriental
- 9th: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- 11th: The Sukhothai
Top 10 South-East Asia resort hotels
- 2nd: Pimalai Resort & Spa (Ko Lanta)
- 3rd: Amanpuri (Phuket)
- 5th: Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
- 7th: Cape Fahn Hotel (Ko Samui)
- 9th: Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
- 10th: Banyan Tree Samui
Top 5 Bangkok hotels
- 1st: Capella Bangkok
- 2nd: Mandarin Oriental
- 3rd: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- 4th: The Sukhothai
- 5th: The Peninsula
Where to stay in Thailand
Any ‘best of list‘ is going to be subjective, so let us know what you think. Are there any hotels in Thailand that deserve a special mention? They don’t have to be luxury hotels like the ones in the Travel + Leisure lists. Maybe it’s a small family-owned place that makes you feel at home and deserves to be praised. Let us know on social media or share your experience here:
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