It might seem improbable that for the past 14 years or so, a small 39-room boutique hotel has been lording it over Bangkok’s list of the best hotels. The Thai capital is not like other cities – competition in its hospitality industry is terribly cutthroat with presence from virtually all the luxury hotel chains. Yet, the respected The Siam Hotel in Bangkok’s quieter and older Dusit district seems to have captured the imagination of travelers in a way that none of the chain hotels could.
Stepping into the entrance of The Siam, it becomes apparent immediately that one is in for a treat. A soothing shade of white dominates the main building while public spaces are adorned with a treasure trove of antiques from the owner’s personal collection. The Siam is owned by the Sukosol family, one of Thailand’s most prominent. The owner’s love for antiques also extends out to the facilities such as in the unique music room as well as the individual guestrooms, each having a theme of its own.
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