The Siam

I think The Siam feels completely different from the other Bangkok luxury hotels — much quieter, more private, more character.

After staying at Four Seasons Bangkok, I wouldn't want Peninsula because the vibes overlap too much. The Siam is the opposite direction entirely. Almost feels like you're hiding from Bangkok instead of being in it. I also think it has the coolest overall aesthetic of the group compared to MO's classic Bangkok luxury approach.

We care far more about spectacular architecture, privacy, and impeccable service than turquoise water.

We are Italians with strong travel backgrounds — I know Palawan and Boracay like the back of my hand, we go to Greece every summer. Because of this, we absolutely don't chase turquoise water at all costs. We strongly dislike mega-condominium style resorts. Our Bangkok portion includes 3 nights at The Siam as part of our 30+ day honeymoon.

All of these hotel locations are shit for getting around — insanely shit if you value your time.

As someone who lives in Bangkok and has been to all these hotels, staying on the river is just bad for transportation. If you just want to hang out in hotel facilities and spend time on the river, you'll be fine. But if you plan to explore the city, choose something closer to Sukhumvit or LangSuan instead.

The Siam ranked number 26 on the World's Best 50 Hotels list for 2024.

The new 2024 world's best 50 hotels list places The Siam at position 26, behind properties like Mandarin Oriental Bangkok at 12 and Four Seasons Bangkok at 14, but ahead of Park Hyatt Kyoto at 27. This puts it in the company of globally recognized luxury properties.

We just got back from an incredible trip and The Siam was one of five amazing luxury hotels, each completely unique in style.

Our Thailand and Indonesia journey was definitely a bucket list experience. The Siam in Bangkok was part of our itinerary that included Anantara Golden Triangle, Trisara Resort Phuket, and two Four Seasons properties in Bali. Each stop had its own vibe and made the journey unforgettable.

The rooms are nice but have issues with all the fixtures being loose and wonky.

The restaurant makes great food but tables are too close with limited AC seating. The lounge area is quite bad — only 3 sun beds inches apart with no sun protection. The boat staff is unfriendly and snarls at customers. The caged birds are sad to see, gym has poor equipment, and my butler vanished on the last day. Location is far from everything but not quiet due to boat noise.

The Most Sublime Stay I Have Ever Experienced — this hotel belongs to the category that quietly stays with you forever.

Set on the River of Kings, this intimate sanctuary with only 28 suites and 10 villas feels like a living gallery rather than a place of stay. My Courtyard Pool Villa felt deeply private and residential, with its own pool tucked within a serene courtyard. The butler service was intuitive, warm, and deeply personal — this is hospitality at its purest form. Cruising the river on their private boat was unforgettable.

We stayed four nights and could have spent many more just soaking up the atmosphere of this gem.

The service is beyond comparison and the design is breathtakingly beautiful, with amazing attention to detail and an incredible collection of antiques in every room and corner. The only downside is you will be truly ruined for staying in any future hotels as The Siam is in a category of its own. The spa, food, afternoon tea, boat trip — everything was exceptional.

The hotel seems consistently understaffed — it would take forever to get seated, get water, get someone to order food.

We stayed in the river view suite and loved the Bensley design and restaurant by the river. Food was some of the best hotel food we've had. However, wedding receptions both days meant the Story House was blocked off during our entire stay. Some cleanliness issues like spider webs, and spa massage was just okay compared to expectations.

Every single detail about the venue is perfect — the service, room quality, food quality, ambience and style are all a perfect 10/10.

We stayed in one of their suites on our honeymoon and were absolutely blown away. The Thai food in the restaurant was stunningly good, the suite and amenities were incredible. Expensive, but worth every single baht. If you're in Bangkok and can afford it, book without a second thought — you'll not be disappointed.

Only 38 rooms so everyone knows who you are — my private butler helped with daily itinerary and all recommendations were top tier.

My butler Gawn was always accessible via WhatsApp and went above and beyond to make me happy. The private complimentary river boat is wonderful, and the general manager Reza was kind and easy to talk to. I felt like Alice in Wonderland always discovering magical new spaces — the film room, library, music room. The black and white deco style enhanced with gorgeous antique photos was wonderful.

After over 6 stays at The Siam, the place never ceases to impress me — a well designed luxury hotel, everything you need, then more.

I recommend the gym and pool by the river, the music room and drinks in the Deco Bar. If you want to watch movies, ask concierge to link your streaming account to the Cinema Room and enjoy. This hotel has set a whole new standard for me — from the Vinyl room with great music collection to the entire library and private mini cinema.

I pay 60k THB around 1500 USD for a night and they cannot accommodate me to reach them comfortably.

I was at Bang Pho Pier and called asking how to reach them. They said go to Saphan Taksin bridge so their shuttle boat can pick me up — that's absurd as I have to travel through literally all the city, pass the hotel, just so their boat can pick me up there. When I asked about pickup from the nearest pier, they said no. I cancelled my stay.

We had phenomenal stay and the FS hard product doesn't look that much of an upgrade from Aman.

The hotel has wonderful atmosphere with blend of traditional Thai style and modern design. The interior is filled with greenery which makes the whole place feel calm and refreshing. The antique collections displayed throughout — old photographs, vintage items, decorative pieces — add so much character. The staff provided excellent service, and you get a butler who can arrange private excursions.

Unlike large chain hotels like Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental, The Siam offers something truly one-of-a-kind.

We only stayed one night during our layover but it became one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Our butler Guram organized a beautiful boat transfer to a local restaurant for dinner — such a unique experience. The hotel feels like staying in a living museum, every corner impeccably maintained and filled with stunning antiques and decor.