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The Siam
Bangkok, Thailand · Independent · Apex Luxury
The Siam began as the private passion of the Sukosol family, whose antiques fill its 39 suites and villas, an Art Deco fantasy by Bill Bensley on three acres of Chao Phraya riverfront in Dusit. Genuine Siamese antiquities stand beside Bensley's own designs, a Muay Thai ring sits on the grounds, and a private boat brings guests to the river's quiet side, beneath Krung Thon Bridge. It ranked 70th on the World's 50 Best Hotels list in 2025.
- 39 rooms
- Opened 2012
- Neighborhood: Vachirapayabal
- Architect: Bill Bensley
About The Siam
- The Siam opened in 2012 with 39 suites and villas on three acres of Chao Phraya riverfront at 3/2 Thanon Khao, Dusit.
- Bill Bensley designed it in an Art Deco style and filled it with genuine Siamese antiquities collected by the Sukosol family.
- A private boat shuttle connects guests to the river, and the hotel sits at the base of Krung Thon Bridge.
- It ranked 70th on the World's 50 Best Hotels list in 2025 and holds MICHELIN Three Keys.
The setting
The Siam occupies three acres of Chao Phraya riverfront at 3/2 Thanon Khao in Bangkok's Royal Dusit district — the ceremonial quarter where Vimanmek Mansion, Dusit Palace, and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall form one of Southeast Asia's grandest royal precincts. Positioned at the base of Krung Thon Bridge, the hotel's private boat shuttle connects guests to the river while preserving the enclave's extraordinary quiet. Art Deco architecture, Siamese antiquities, and a neighbourhood defined by royal institutions distinguish this intimate 39-suite retreat as one of the few Bangkok luxury properties genuinely removed from the commercial city yet rooted in its deepest history.
Restaurants and bars
- Deco — Restaurant · International comfort cuisine
- Chon Thai — Restaurant · Thai
Experiences
- Shuttle boat — A shuttle boat service to the hotel, with a schedule published on the page; booking by phone.
- Deco restaurant — Black and white Art Deco interiors bringing Thailand's Art Deco period to life, serving international comfort cuisine.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2026)
- World's 50 Best Hotels 51-100 (2025)
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