The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok

This polished hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Phaya Thai transit station, 3 km from the Jim Thompson House Museum and 8 km from The Grand Palace. Refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, plus minibars, an tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add separate living areas. Some provide access to a club lounge with free cocktails and snacks. Room service is available 24/7. Dining options consist of an ultrachic bar, a cafe and 2 restaurants. Other amenities include a gym, a souvenir shop, and meeting and event space, plus a spa. There's also a rooftop terrace with an outdoor pool, sunloungers and a bar. Breakfast is available.