Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai

Arriving in Bangkok couldn't be easier. The lobby connects straight to Phaya Thai BTS, two stops from Siam's malls, and the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi is a five-minute walk away. Phaya Thai is a lively local neighbourhood of office towers, street-food stalls, and busy markets, and Victory Monument, famous for its boat noodles and evening markets, is a short ride north.

Rooms are bright and modern, and floor level matters here: the higher you go, the wider the views. Corner rooms add espresso machines, rain showers and bathtubs. Connecting rooms and two-bedroom suites are available for larger travel groups and longer stays.

You could eat your way around this hotel without leaving the building. The all-day restaurant takes its cue from Bangkok's street-food trucks, with Thai, Asian and European dishes in a vast, mural-lined room. A Mediterranean restaurant sits beside the pool on the 22nd floor, and the sky lounge on the 38th floor is the place for a drink as the city lights come on. The lobby lounge serves pastries and signature drinks.

The two outdoor pools overlook the city, with snacks and drinks served to sun loungers. Bhu Mhai Spa, whose interiors draw on the historic Phaya Thai Palace, offers wellness programmes and treatments tailored to each guest. The 24-hour fitness centre on the 22nd floor shares the same city views.