Banyan Tree Bangkok

Banyan Tree Bangkok is a high-rise hotel in the Sathon and Silom district, built above the streets it looks down on rather than beside them. The address puts it within reach of the Grand Palace, the river, and the markets of central Bangkok, but the hotel's own logic runs vertical: rooms are stacked in tiers named Horizon, Skyline, and Panorama, each pitched higher for a wider reach of city or park below. Horizon rooms sit lowest, with a partial view over the streets or over Lumphini Park's greenery. Skyline rooms climb further, pairing a separate living room with a wider outlook across the skyline. It is a tall building. Panorama Club rooms sit higher still, framed by large windows and finished in a plainer, more contemporary style than the traditional suites below. All 21 rooms carry air conditioning, a mini bar, and a bathroom with both bath and shower. Saffron restaurant serves Thai food, and Vertigo, the rooftop bar, puts drinks above the traffic rather than beside it. Guests can also take a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, a level view for a change. The spa runs a full massage programme, and the hotel adds a gym, business centre, and ballrooms for events. Airport transfer and 24-hour room service are both available. Check the room grade before booking: the difference is largely a matter of altitude.