Boutique Hotels to Stay in Bangkok

If you are too busy to have time for a vacation, perhaps changing your sleeping environment by checking in to a stylish hotel for a night might be another way to relax your body and mind. 

That’s where sizeable 3-star boutique hotels provide you comfort in a busy Bangkok city. 

1. Viamala Residence

Nobody might have expected Sukhumvit 26 amidst a business district to have 9-room family lodge. But did you know that more than a century ago, this business district here was once a rice growing land, known as Thung Bangkapi? Because of the constant cool breeze that's gently blown from rice field, many noblemen chose to have their residences built in this area. One of them is Admiral Uthai Chalermlap Wuttichai and his wife Lady Wimonchat who together brought life to Viamala Residence. This hotel was renovated from a mansion-style house, located within the same compound where Chalermlap Palace was.

This hotel is indeed a living museum where guests will learn about history through the exhibits, the ornaments, photographs and vintage decoration. Its ambience makes guests feel that it’s a home rather than a hotel, using blue tones contrasting with white and furnishing with brownish wooden furniture. But what every guest will surely love is the Royal Blue Lobby, with a long dining table placed in the centre, along with vintage decoration. (vimala-residence.com)

2. Hotel Nikko Bangkok

Omotenashi is a Japanese style of serving guest. It’s a signature of Hotel Nikko Bangkok. Although the guestroom is of a modern design, but it also blends in fine detail of Japaneseness in every angle of the room. Not only that, after enjoying a comfortable night of rest, in the next morning you will be served with Japanese-styled breakfast that comes with various items. There is also tempura buffet dinner available at Hishou restaurant. If you are looking to experience a Japanese way of relaxation, this place will answer all your needs. (www.nikkobangkok.com)

3. The Raweekanlaya Bangkok

The Raweekanlaya Bangkok Hotel, situated amidst the shade of woods hidden amidst the historical Thewet district, was renovated from an old wooden villa in the reign of Rama VI. This place was once a part of Thewet Palace. Not only will you feel relaxed here, but you will also appreciate the delicacy of Thai woodwork blended within all 38 guestrooms. Meanwhile, Imperial Spa here utilizes Thai traditional massage technique from Phothalai Health institute tracing its route back to Wat Pho. What you should not miss here is the pool. Swim or read by the pool side peacefully in a huge garden completely isolated from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok.

Another big selling point of this place is The Raweekanlaya Dining, a restaurant inheriting the great culinary flavours by Phra Nom Thad, the King Vajiravudh’s royal wet nanny. You can find all sorts of royal authentic Thai cuisine here. (www.raweekanlaya.com)