Ascott Embassy Sathorn Bangkok

South Sathorn Road is where Bangkok does business, and it is one of the city's best-connected addresses. One Bangkok, Silom MRT and the Central Park mall are just across the road, and Lumphini Park is close enough for a run before the heat sets in. For the Skytrain, a free shuttle runs to Sala Daeng and Chong Nonsi BTS and to Lumpini MRT.

This hotel is for people who hate living out of a suitcase. Apartments range from studios to three-bedroom homes, with daily housekeeping, and the ninth-floor residence lounge offers a calm spot for coffee or a quiet meeting.

Every apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, a full bathtub, and smart TVs with Netflix. Selected residences also include a washer and dryer, a real bonus on a longer trip. Families can take a two- or three-bedroom apartment or connecting rooms, and the children's playroom keeps little ones happy. Prefer a classic hotel room? The open-plan Deluxe rooms fit the bill.

On the 37th floor, the modern Chinese restaurant comes with panoramic views across the city, an impressive setting for dinner as the lights come on below. Mornings begin up here too, with breakfast and the skyline laid out before you. And with a full kitchen in every apartment, you can always cook for yourself.

The ninth-floor infinity pool, with its jacuzzi and sun loungers, is the place to be on a hot afternoon. Work out in the gym and aerobics room, then head for the steam and sauna rooms. You can arrange in-room massages with a little notice.