Fodor's Expert Review Dusit Thani Bangkok

Editor's Note: This property is currently undergoing renovations.

The distinctive pyramidal shape of this high-rise hotel across from Lumphini Park, Bangkok's best public park, makes it immediately identifiable, and its proximity to the Skytrain and subway stations makes it a convenient base for exploring the city. The reception area, where a sunken lounge overlooks a small garden and waterfall, is one floor up from ground level. Rooms are spacious, especially the high-price suites. The pool is in a central courtyard filled with trees, making it a peaceful oasis from the heat and humidity. The Devarana Spa offers an impressive menu of treatments, from herbal steam baths to body scrubs with unusual ingredients. The popular Chinese restaurant, the Mayflower, is worth a visit even if you don't stay here, as most definitely is 22 Kitchen & Bar, which serves innovative Pan-Pacific cuisine.