The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Set in a high-rise building with a glass facade, this upscale hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Hindu Erawan Shrine, 2 km from the Terminal 21 mall and 8 km from the Grand Palace. Featuring city views, refined rooms provide flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi. Suites include sitting areas or separate living rooms; some offer private butler service. Room service is available 24/7. There are 5 dining options, including a posh French restaurant and a sophisticated Cantonese eatery, along with a bakery and a lobby bar. A breakfast buffet is available (fee). Other amenities include a gym, a spa, and a rooftop pool with a breezy poolside bar.