Bangkok is a phenomenal destination with an abundance of temples, history and culture, but nothing will make you smile quite as much as being welcomed to the spectacular Four Seasons property on the Chao Praya River. While this urban resort is situated in a vibrant neighborhood filled with restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, it also provides a sense of luxurious calm.
Guests are greeted with a soaring open-air lobby that is filled with local art and helps to create a terrific indoor-outdoor vibe. You can expect an extremely comfortable and spacious room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a sleek bathroom. Many rooms have river views and all include very luxurious beds, large screen TVs and daily treats in your cocktail bar, such as dried papaya and salted rice sticks.
For a splurge, consider the Riverfront Penthouse. This almost 5,000 sq. foot suite features three bedrooms, double-height ceilings, a rooftop terrace with river views and your own private pool.
It is highly unlikely that you will be spending that much time in your super comfy room. The property has designed a terrific set of experiences that include a neighborhood tour of historic Charoenkrung, a longtail boat trip that features a visit to Wat Arun and full day excursion to explore historical ruins and ancient temples, including Wat Lokaya Sutharam’s Reclining Buddha. Customized, private tours are also available.
The property takes wellness seriously and features an exceptionally well-equipped gym, as well as an outdoor lap pool and a riverfront infinity pool. Guests can also enjoy Muay Thai boxing lessons, yoga, Pilates and aqua fit classes. After an active morning of sightseeing, the luxe spa is an excellent place to spend an afternoon. There you can indulge in a traditional Thai massage, a deep tissue massage with bamboo sticks or a session of sound healing. One unique feature of the property is the rotating group of visiting wellness practitioners. This year’s highlights include experts in spiritual healing, reflexology and reiki.
Dining options are an absolute highlight of this Bangkok property. At Chao Phraya Terrace, Chef de Cuisine Jessada Khruapunt incorporates locally sourced ingredients and traditional Thai grilling techniques to create favorites such as red grouper in banana leaves with burnt cherry tomatoes and organic chicken with turmeric and lemongrass. If you are craving Italian food, Riva del Fiume specializes in homemade pasta, incredible pizza and Mayura wagyu beef, as well as Mediterranean sea bass and veal Milanese. A seasonal truffle menu is also on offer. Palmier by Guillaume Galliot is the place to enjoy Frech brasserie classics and Yu Ting Yuan features Cantonese classics such as Peking duck and dim sum. Cocktail lovers will enjoy an evening drink in the award winning BKK Social Club, where bespoke drinks are served with a Latin-inspired touch.
And guests can feel good knowing that the property provides all these terrific offerings while also committed to sustainability. The Four Seasons Bangkok has numerous programs that target energy, water and waste reduction and single-use plastics have been eliminated from all guestrooms.