Thai motifs and plenty of plants set the tone at this two-tower riverfront mainstay. Several rooms are "lovely with a balcony overlooking the Chao Phraya," beige walls highlighted by purple floor rugs, and Asian paintings. "Breakfast in the interior courtyard is wonderful." The spa uses Himalayan barley in its Mountain Tsampa Rub. "The amenities are outstanding, the service unrivaled."
(801 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2005, Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2010, Gold List for 2011