Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

A truly wonderful stay at a exceptional Hotel. We stayed at several better 5* Hotels in Bangkok, but this one truly stands out to us. We stayed at a suite and enjoyed the views, the modern style and the warm hospitality. Cyn really stood out and made us feel „at home“ easily. Also from the welcome team, restaurants and also house keeping, everyone was wonderful, welcoming and warm. Thank you

This newer hotel is well located with shopping and restaurants nearby. The rooms are spacious and well maintained. The gym is well equipped and quite nice. All of the restaurants in the hotel are excellent. The cafe in the lobby is especially convenient offering a variety of delicious options. It is a popular hotel so it can get a bit busy and a bit crowded at times. Note: This hotel caters to guest with animals. The public areas, including eating areas are swarming with dogs of various sizes and a few cats. The results of this animal population are obvious. If you have allergies or concerns of hygiene, this hotel might not be a good fit.

I’m a local living in Bangkok, and I was told about this hotel, so I decided to go for a staycation with my friend. I was impressed right from the very first moment, the check-in process was smooth and seamless. When we entered the room, I was once again impressed by the spacious bathroom, and even more amazed by the stunning garden view. We were invited to the rooftop bar for the complimentary cocktail hour. The interior and the view were both unique, creating a cozy yet luxurious vibe. For dinner, we went to the restaurant at Velaa, which I consider another great benefit of staying here (to get premium dining options within walking distance). Later, we enjoyed hotel pool, steam room, and sauna. Although none of them were very big, they were well-maintained and up to standard. Next morning, breakfast offered a wide variety of choices. I especially loved the smoked salmon, it was honestly the best I’ve had compared to all the hotels I’ve stayed at before. Before checking out, we stopped by Craft cafe for a light meal. The staff recommended the Coconut Matcha, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Overall, every part of the experience was outstanding and absolutely worth the price.

I stayed at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok on August 11, 2025. The highlight of my stay was the warm welcome from Tina at the front desk. Her genuine smile was unlike any I had experienced before, and it truly made our check-in memorable. Among all the hoteliers I have met, Tina stands out as someone whose smile alone could make guests feel happy. Thanks to her, this stay will always remain special in my memory. Honestly, if I were the owner of the hotel, I would appoint Tina as the general manager. John, who escorted us to our room and patiently explained the facilities, was also very kind and professional. Compared to other luxury hotels, Kimpton Maa-Lai offers great value. It provides Korean-language guides for facilities and even serves Korean dishes at breakfast, including bibimbap, which is a unique touch I really appreciated. The only downside was the pool service. The pool attendants showed little attention, even when we were right in front of them, and unlike most luxury hotels in Thailand, they did not proactively offer towels or water. Considering that this property is rated Forbes 4-Star, this was disappointing. If the pool service improves, I believe Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok could easily be a flawless hotel. 2025년 8월 11일, 킴튼 말리이에 머물렀습니다. 체크인을 담당해주신 Tina의 미소는 이번 방콕 여행에서 가장 오래 남는 순간이었습니다. 그동안 많은 호텔리어를 만나봤지만, 이렇게까지 따뜻한 미소로 투숙객을 행복하게 만들어주는 분은 처음이었습니다. 덕분에 이번 숙박은 특별하게 기억될 것 같습니다. 만약 제가 이 호텔의 주인이라면, Tina를 총괄 매니저로 임명하고 싶을 정도입니다. 객실까지 친절하게 안내해주며 부대시설을 세심하게 설명해준 John 또한 인상 깊었습니다. 킴튼 말라이는 다른 럭셔리 호텔들에 비해 가격이 합리적이며, 한국인을 위한 편의 안내를 한국어로 제공하고, 조식에는 한식 메뉴가 따로 있어 비빔밥까지 맛볼 수 있다는 점이 특징적이었습니다. 아쉬운 점은 수영장 서비스였습니다. 수영장 직원들은 투숙객이 바로 앞에 있어도 관심을 두지 않았고, 일반적인 태국 5성급 호텔처럼 수건을 깔아주거나 물을 제공하는 기본적인 서비스가 부족했습니다. 포브스 4스타를 받은 호텔이라는 점을 고려하면 다소 아쉬웠습니다. 이 부분만 개선된다면, 킴튼 말리이는 흠잡을 곳 없는 훌륭한 호텔이 될 것이라 확신합니다.

The staffs were super friendly and professional. Khun Ying from concierge gave us a little surprise with special room decoration when we checked in. Really appreciate this little plant in our room. Also love how there were different zone to sit at breakfast line. There was one morning I was talking to my other friend about how we only have 10 mins for breakfast. The lady(didn’t have time to ask her name) that was guiding guests to their tables approached me and asked whether I’d like to sit at the bar so it’d save me time from the buffet line to the table. These small thoughtful things always made my day. Really enjoyed my stay at Kimpton.