Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Bangkok's grand old riverside hotel, first opened in the 1870s, with a historic Authors' Wing, acclaimed restaurants, a renowned spa and the Bamboo Bar.
A restored 1940s family villa at the end of Sukhumvit Soi 1, turned into a 24-room garden boutique hotel with a saltwater pool and spa.
Good to know
Ariyasom Villa is built around a 1940s Thai heritage house at the quiet end of Sukhumvit Soi 1, surrounded by tropical gardens that feel far removed from the traffic on the main road. Its 24 rooms, across four categories from studios to an executive suite, combine heritage character with modern comforts.
The Na Aroon restaurant serves vegetarian Thai and Western dishes alongside seafood, with no meat on the menu, and the small Som Sen Spa offers Thai massage. A saltwater pool of almost 25 metres runs through the garden. There is also a library and a meditation hall. BTS Phloen Chit and Nana stations are within walking distance, so it is a calm base close to the city's business district.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Ariyasom Villa has 24 rooms across four room types.
No, Na Aroon serves vegetarian dishes and seafood only.
Thing to do
One of the world's largest weekend markets, with more than 15,000 stalls across 27 sections selling clothes, crafts, plants, antiques and street food.
Tour operator
A Bangkok tour company based at River City by the Chao Phraya, running guided bicycle, longtail boat, walking and tuk-tuk tours through the city's backstreets.
Restaurant
Chef Gaggan Anand's theatrical tasting-menu restaurant, serving progressive Indian cuisine with an emoji menu, ranked third on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.
Bar
An open-air bar on the 64th floor of State Tower, famed for its glowing circular bar and sweeping views over the Chao Phraya and the city…