The Siam Hotel

Was I in heaven? Was it a dream? I’ve stayed in so many hotels and the Siam…it’s another level. Krys.,.our butler, our friend..,made it even more special. Do yourself a favour / stay here. The beauty in every nook, the detail in every corner, the transcendence of real relaxation, of real luxury…I feel thankful to have been part of the oasis that is the Siam,

Firstly we want to thank the Hotel Manager (Nawee) & our butler (Gawn) for a wonderful stay. The service at this urban oasis in the eclectic & appealing city of Bangkok was outstanding (amongst the best we have received around the world). The hotel sits on beautiful grounds abutting the Chao Phyra River. It combines beautifully renovated historical properties with an artfully designed wing. The hotel is a treasure trove of the owner’s collectables amassed over a lifetime. These alone make for interesting & contemplative viewing. The hotel is small & as such has a lovely boutique feel. We really felt like we were guests in a loving friend’s home. There were lots of little touches where the hotel exceeded in their level of service. This included prompt & helpful WhatsApp messaging prior to our arrival allowing us to plan our airport transfers effectively, a lovely early checkin & room upgrade after a very long intercontinental flight & late checkout & use of the hotel’s shower facilities prior to the next leg of our long trip. Nawee (the manager) is often seen around the hotel enquiring to ensure a guest has all their needs met; thankyou Nawee. The butler service is a genuine 24/7 butler service where nothing is too much trouble. This included booking taxis & restaurants, advising on services & activities & very helpful local advice. The restaurant is first class serving both western & authentic Thai food. The spa offers a first class service in a clean, professional & welcoming environment. There is complimentary regular boat transfer service to all the major riverside destinations. Those of you familiar with the notorious Bangkok peak hour traffic will appreciate this other lovely touch. We really enjoyed staying at this lovely oasis in this busy city. We felt rejuvenated on leaving & were sorry to leave. We hope to return in the future to this wonderful hotel. Thank you to all the staff at the Siam Hotel for our lovely stay & your wonderful hospitality.

It’s that southeast Asia of dreams, lush and opulent not because it’s chasing the future, but because it’s inescapably itself. Like Iwan Fals showing up to play a garden concert, like your new best clubbing friend turning out to be a classically trained Khom actor on a random rooftop dawn. The past and present come together to present an alluring possibility for hospitality and Bangkok at The Siam, where everyone knows each other by name, the pillows are plenty and make excellent forts, you can see a side of Bangkok on the winding streets outside that feels like a village you remember but long thought disappeared, and, through it, dream a future where nothing is lost. Of course, there are all the creature comforts. And, incredibly, there is warmth, imagination, story, and soul. Thank you to the incomparable team. Lucky us.

This hotel was booked for us as part of a Kensington Tour and we could not have been happier with our stay. Our room was huge—bathroom was gigantic—and the furnishings were like nothing we have experienced at other hotels. The hotel itself has a museum-like quality and we enjoyed poking around. We enjoyed our several breakfasts, one lunch, and one dinner at the onsite restaurant, close to the river. Staff—including GM Nick—were attentive and friendly. For a small boutique hotel, the property was quite large and felt secluded right in the city. No complaints from us!

At first you are a bit overwhelmed with the look of the hotel. Lovely lobby. Interesting atrium. But then you realize how very cold it all is. Antiques are lovely but didn't help with the "museum feel" of the place. Long walks from the rooms to the pool and restaurant. A bar that closes at 6:00 does nothing to help the fact that the life of the city is very far away. The hotel is in a nowheresville neighborhood with only a hospital compound across the street. The pool is lovely EXCEPT when you try to get in AND out!. Very very difficult for anyone! My biggest complaint is the cost of a room with no window. (over $700!). So very disappointing. I am to blame for the the city mis-location. The Siam is to blame for everything else.