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Siam Kempinski

Nestled in behind the upscale Siam Paragon in the heart of Bangkok’s shopping district, Siam Kempinski is the first property in Thailand of the European Kempinski chain of luxury hotels.

The Kempinski is an oasis in the center of Bangkok with a number of meandering saltwater pools surrounded by gardens of tropical plants, palms and lush grass. The guestrooms are beautifully furnished and the public spaces as well as the guestrooms are decorated with over 1500 pieces of artwork, many of them by local artists.

Food is also covered with several restaurants serving delicious food including local Thai delicacies at the Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin restaurant, where Danish chef Hanrik Yde-Andersen shows why he earned a Michelin star for his Thai cooking in Copenhagen

Read my review of Siam Kempinski here.

Hansar Bangkok

Hansar Bangkok is my new favorite hotel in Bangkok, and you may have noticed on this blog that I cannot stop singing the praises of this new 5 star property. (See my Hansar Bangkok review here)

What’s so good about it? Where to start? The rooms are large, beautifully furnished with a harmonious blend of wood, stone, the thickest carpets I have ever seen and a truly unique implementation of indoor plants that will have you stepping back in amazement the second you walk in the room.

Then there is the free wifi, the free mini bar with soft-drinks, beer and snacks that is replenished daily at no charge, the iPhone/iPod/iPad/Blackberry chargers by the bed, the list goes on.

This is the one hotel that I would recommend to anyone looking for an extraordinary stay in Bangkok.