Stay here: Andaz Bangkok review

There’s a new landmark on the Bangkok skyline, its glass façade glowing in the Thai sunshine and reflecting the dense greenery of Lumphini Park. Andaz One Bangkok opened for reservations this year, and we were among the first to experience a stay at what’s quickly become one of the best hotels Bangkok has to offer. 

The hotel is located adjacent to the city’s embassy and business district, within the Bangkok One entertainment, dining and retail complex, yet designated its own purpose-built tower. It’s a short walk from Exit 1 of the Lumphini MRT station, too, plus about 3km or a 15-minute drive from the Chao Phraya River. Designed by leading Thai interiors firm Pia, who also worked on the Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, every corner felt intentional and coherent. 

What’s the deal? 

Despite being fresh to the scene, the hotel managed to avoid many of the teething problems associated with new openings, offering a remarkably fluid, intuitive and friendly service without awkwardness or miscommunication. It was clear a lot of thought had gone not only into the property’s flow and spatial design, but also the pacing of guests’ days and how they interact with the layout. The daily cocktail (served from 5pm to 6pm) in the Andaz Lounge, integrated into the lobby on the “L” floor, changes daily based on that day’s auspicious colour. 

Colour is a clear point of emphasis in this property. Ploenchan “Mook” Vinyaratn’s jaw-dropping 2024 work Blockwilt dominates the lobby space in bright bursts of woven, tasselled and tufted wool. The entire lobby is filled with art that makes you want to pause and take notice instead of rushing through. 

You enter at the ground floor to a wall of artworks and curios, including renowned Thai artist Pinaree Sanpitak’s lung-like 2025 work Pocket of Nature, plus objects that hark to the hotel’s address on Witthayu Road, formerly known as Wireless Road and the historic location of one of Thailand’s earliest radio transmission stations. Sun-shading window grills evoke a more stylish version of those seen on traditional Thai homes, while wrought metal doors are inspired by the dappled light that filters through trees in the park. 

Rooms are utterly immaculate. Ours, a Park View twin, looked over Lumphini with unobstructed views. Shades of burnt ochre, mustard-gold and cerulean hark to Thai tradition and blend with mid-century modern furniture, neighbourhood photography and curved lines between wall and ceiling. You could fit a small elephant in the generous walk-in shower, while the deep, freestanding tub had us swooning. 

The gym had more than adequate amenities to keep my travel companion consistent in their training for an Iron Man triathlon; the gold-tiled sauna made recovery a pleasure. The seventh-floor infinity pool, flanked by half a dozen loungers, is perfect for taking photos. It’s also a lovely spot for a few laps or an aquarobics session followed by sundowners and snacks, but it might not be the most exciting amenity for younger children. The hotel does not offer a spa programme, but you’re never a long Grab ride away from quality day spas in the capital of the Thai massage. 

The Pool House was an intriguing feature of the accommodation options: a one-bedroom suite adjoining the swimming pool, with its interior and terrace hidden from view by a hedge. With its speedy access to the shared pool area, it’d be an ideal location for hosting a private celebration, but we found it hard to imagine the kind of longer-term itinerary it’d suit.

Why stay? 

It’s the details that delight here: the pleated uniforms of the hotel staff were some of the most elegant employee outfits we’ve ever seen. The amenities box in your bathroom comes patterned with a design inspired by the winding paths and pavilions of Lumphini Park. Byredo’s spicy Eleventh Hour perfumes the shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion, keeping you smelling incredible at all times. Right down to the long clothes hook that folds out from the wall in the walk-in closet, making it easy to prepare your outfit for that evening or the next day, there were so many touches that made us stop and go “genius!” 

Breakfast on Jing’s terrace would have been nicer without the scooter beeps and fumes drifting from Witthayu Road below; if this is a concern, you can opt to sit indoors, but we decided it was worth it for the park views and direct morning sun – delightful accompaniments to the banana pancakes we couldn’t stop going back for. 

For us, the hotel’s relative distance from the bars and clubs of Silom, Sukhumvit or Yaowarat Road was a strength, but if you prize doorstep proximity to the party district, there are hotels whose location will suit you better. However, if you enjoy the serenity of a boutique-feeling stay, served with Andaz’s signature flourish and hospitality, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone wondering where to stay in Bangkok. 

editors say: 

“The highlight was our dinner at Piscari , the Mediterranean rooftop restaurant with its own sky bar. After dining on dishes like Hamachi crudo with beetroot, pan-seared seabass and charred broccolini, we took our drinks to the outdoor seating area. From there, we chimed glasses and looked up to the stars – everything felt exactly in its right place.”