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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand · Kempinski · Grand Luxury
Directly connected to Siam Paragon mall and steps from BTS Siam, the Skytrain's central interchange, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok opened in 2010 adjacent to the royal Sa Pathum Palace compound; its restaurant Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, sister to Copenhagen's Kiin Kiin (the world's first Michelin-starred Thai restaurant outside Thailand), held a Michelin star for six consecutive years from 2018 to 2023.
- 401 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Pathum Wan
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
- Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
About Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
- Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin is the Bangkok sister of Copenhagen's Kiin Kiin, which became the world's first Michelin-starred Thai restaurant outside Thailand; the Bangkok outpost held a Michelin star for six consecutive years (2018–2023) and was named one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2014 and 2015.
- The hotel occupies a rare inner-city resort footprint directly adjoining Sa Pathum Palace — the royal residence on Rama I Road — making it the only major Bangkok hotel sharing a boundary wall with a working royal compound.
- Kempinski's own global ranking places this property fifth in its worldwide portfolio, designating it the brand's flagship urban resort in Southeast Asia.
- Entry-level rooms start at 398 sq ft (37 m²).
History
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok opened in 2010 as Kempinski’s flagship urban resort in Thailand’s capital. Kempinski’s official hotel page positions it as a five-star, resort-inspired retreat in the heart of Bangkok, directly connected to Siam Paragon and within walking distance of the BTS Skytrain. The property combines contemporary rooms and suites with traditional Thai design touches, most with private balconies and views over landscaped gardens and the free-form pool. Its dining mix includes Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, one of the city’s best-known Michelin-starred hotel restaurants, alongside ALATi, 1897 Lounge, Pool Bar, and The Addition.
The setting
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok occupies a rare city-resort position at 991/9 Rama I Road, directly adjacent to Sa Pathum Palace — the royal residence — and seamlessly connected to Siam Paragon, Bangkok's flagship luxury mall. Lushly landscaped tropical gardens and a free-form pool create a resort enclave at the very centre of the city, with CentralWorld eight minutes on foot and the Jim Thompson House Museum nineteen. BTS Siam station — the Skytrain's central interchange for both lines — lies steps away, making every district accessible within minutes. This Rama I Road address is the most centrally positioned luxury property in the Thai capital. 6.5 km from circa-1782 Grand Palace.
Restaurants and bars
- Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin — Restaurant · Thai · Chef Henrik Yde-Andersen (conceptualised by)
- ALATi — Restaurant · Global influences, land and sea
- 1897 Lounge — Bar
- Rotunda Bar — Poolside
- The Addition — Restaurant · European breakfast, international buffet
Experiences
- 1897 Bar with La Casa del Habano — Bar and cigar lounge offering Cuban cigars and a selection of whisky, rum and cognac.
- Kempinski The Spa — Serene spa sanctuary with European flair and a timeless Thai ambience, with calming scents and mood lighting.
- Siam Paragon shopping — Direct access from the hotel to Siam Paragon via a covered walkway on the second floor.
Amenities
- Kempinski The Spa
- Fully equipped gym
- Fitness classes
- Visiting practitioners program
- Free-form swimming pool
- Private balconies in many rooms
- Executive Lounge privileges in select room types
- Direct walkway to Siam Paragon
- Sauna
- Kids' club
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Three Keys (2025)
- Michelin Star for Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (held 2018-2023; not in 2024-2025 guide)
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