Hotel Siam Kempinski

• Covered walkway to Siam Paragon
• 397 rooms and suites, 22 with direct pool access
• Garden with several saltwater pools, one for children
• Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin holds a Michelin Star
• Kempinski The Spa and a Kids Club

Essentials

Hotel Siam Kempinski is a luxury hotel in the heart of Bangkok, behind Siam Paragon. The hotel’s website describes a covered walkway to the mall and a position within walking distance of the BTS Skytrain, so the Siam interchange is the nearest station.

Siam station is where the two BTS lines cross, which gives you both lines without a long transfer. The mall link also gives you a sheltered way to restaurants, a supermarket and shops.

Overview

The Kempinski press kit lists 397 rooms and suites, 22 of which have direct access to the pool from a terrace. The Cabana Room, one of these pool-access types, is described as among the hotel’s bestsellers, and the press kit also lists seven animal-themed family suites. Most of the building looks onto the garden rather than the street.

The garden is the reason to pick this hotel over its neighbours: landscaped grounds with pools in the middle of the city, which suits slow mornings by the water. It is less suited to someone who wants to be at a Chit Lom or Ploenchit junction, since Siam is a station further along.

The luxury hotels in Ploenchit and Ratchadamri guide puts it among the other five-stars and notes it is the only one served by Siam station.

Tip: If you want to swim without crossing a pool deck, ask for a Cabana Room with direct pool access.

Food and drink

Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin

The hotel’s website says Sra Bua holds a Michelin Star and sits on the lobby floor. It is a restaurant for a long evening meal rather than a quick bite.

ALATi

ALATi is one of the hotel’s restaurants. The hotel lists three restaurants and bars, and the website also names 1897 Lounge, Rotunda and The Addition.

Amenities

The grounds hold extensive landscaped gardens with multiple resort-style saltwater pools, including one for children. Pool hours on the website are 07:00 to 19:00 with lifeguards on duty during that time.

Kempinski The Spa has a European treatment approach with a Thai setting, and the Kempinski Kids Club serves younger guests. The mall link through Siam Paragon removes most street crossings on the way to Siam station.