Hôtels de luxe en Thailand

The Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui occupies a wooded slope that descends to the sea, with 60 villas spread over seven hectares of tropical jungle. Each villa has a private infinity pool facing the Gulf of Thailand, teak terrace, outdoor shower in lava stone. We tested a Pool Villa of 165 m²: king-size bed facing the bay window, white marble bathroom, butler service included. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in stilted pavilions, view over the canopy. The beach remains calm even in high season, shallow turquoise water over 50 metres, ideal for children. From 1 780 € per night, a rate that places the resort in the Asian upper range but justified by the space and intimacy of each villa ✨

Anzhu Seamate Villa Samui occupies a headland on the south-east coast of the island, facing Hua Thanon bay, a sector still spared by hotel complexes. We stay in a private villa with infinity pool, teak terraces, air-conditioned rooms opening onto the gulf. Rates start at 572 € a night, which remains accessible for an address with this rating and this exclusivity. Room service allows us to stay put without moving, private parking included. The architecture blends tropical wood and local stone, generous volumes, natural light filtered by screens. We recommend for those seeking the intimacy of a villa rather than the animation of a resort ✨

The SALA Samui Choengmon Beach Resort occupies a 100-metre stretch on Choengmon beach, in the north-east of the island, far from the bustle of Chaweng. We tested a Pool Villa of 85 m²: teak terrace, 8-metre pool, king bed facing the Gulf of Thailand, bathroom open onto a tropical garden. The design remains minimalist, dark wood and local stone, without frills. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in pavilions on stilts above the water. The beach is clean, little frequented, ideal for swimming from 7am. From 443 € per night, a rate consistent for this category of resort with private pools ✨

Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok occupies a glass tower on Ratchadamri, facing Lumpini Park. We stay in apartments, not rooms: Miele kitchen, washing machine, separate lounge, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Materials are contemporary, light wood and grey marble, natural light all day. Two pools on the 8th floor, 600 m² spa, gym open 24/7. Service is discreet, efficient, designed for long stays (a week or more). 178 € the night for 80 m², it's the best space/price ratio in the business district. The 9.6/10 score from 367 reviews reflects reliability: we know what we're booking ✨

The Cyan at Patong Hotel occupies three adjoining buildings facing the Andaman Sea, right on the water. We slept in a third-floor room, full-west bay window, blue-green terrazzo tiling, king-size bed facing the horizon. The service is attentive without being intrusive, the team speaks fluent English and anticipates requests. Patong beach remains noisy during the day (jet-skis, street vendors), yet the hotel offers relative calm the moment you cross the threshold. From 202 € a night, it is one of the best seafront addresses for those seeking human scale. The Booking score of 9,6/10 from 22 reviews reflects consistent service and impeccable cleanliness. Airport shuttle included, handy when arriving from Phuket International, 45 minutes away ✨

V Villas Phuket occupies a private enclave on the east coast of the island, where fishing boats replace jet-skis. We count only twenty villas, each with private infinity pool, Burmese teak terrace, personal butler. The interiors blend dark wood, white linen, Sukhothai stone bathrooms, rooms from 120 to 280 m² depending on the category. The Cinq Mondes spa offers six cabins facing the bay, the Villazzo restaurant serves honest Thai-Mediterranean cuisine without starred pretension. Ao Yon beach remains confidential, calm water, grey sand, perfect for children. From 854 € the night, we pay for tranquillity and tailor-made service, not the flashy decor ✨

The Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai occupies a glass and steel tower at the Ratchathewi crossroads, a stone's throw from the railway station that heads straight to Suvarnabhumi airport. We tested a room on the 24th floor: floor-to-ceiling windows over the urban chaos, light parquet, grey marble bathroom, firm king-size bed. Two rooftop pools (one for children), 800 m² spa with traditional Thai cabins, 24/7 gym. Service is efficient, never obsequious, Wi-Fi holds up throughout the hotel. From 159 € per night, it's excellent value for a 5★ connected to the public transport network. The Booking score of 9.5/10 from 8,607 reviews reflects the consistency: we sleep well, we leave quickly, we return gladly ✨

The Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok occupies a green oasis between Siam Paragon and Central World, two of Asia's largest malls. We pass through a carved wooden gateway and discover a Thai-style garden with frangipani trees, koi carp ponds, traditional pavilions on stilts. The rooms overlook the gardens or the pool, dark wood, Jim Thompson silk, marble bathrooms with separate bathtub. The spa occupies an independent pavilion at the back of the park, traditional Thai massages in cabins open to the canopy. Three restaurants including Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin (Michelin-starred), molecular Thai cuisine that divides but impresses. From 285 € per night, a palace rate justified by the space and location. We recommend it for those who want Thai luxury without leaving the shopping centre ✨

The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit has held the corner of Sukhumvit Road since 1996, a 32-storey tower in smoked glass and grey granite. We stay in 420 rooms in cream tones and dark wood, floor-to-ceiling windows, views over the urban canopy or the glass towers of Asok. The pool on the 3rd floor remains an unexpected refuge, surrounded by palms and teak sun loungers, open until 10pm. The Mandara spa occupies 1,200 m² on the 2nd, cabins in volcanic stone, traditional Thai and Ayurvedic treatments. From 189 € a night, making it one of the best value-for-money options for a 5★ on Sukhumvit. Business clientele dominates during the week, Singaporean families at the weekend ✨

Dusit Thani Bangkok occupies the crossroads of Rama IV and Silom since 1970, first Thai palace built after independence. We sleep in a period witness, classic rooms with teak parquet and beige marble bathrooms, some tired but impeccably kept. The pool on the top floor remains the highlight, clear view over the Sathorn skyscrapers and the river in the distance. The spa offers traditional Thai massages in carved wood cabins, hushed atmosphere far from the Silom tumult. From 307 € per night, rate justified by the historic address and impeccable service, old-school training. The restaurants serve classic Thai cuisine and a decent international buffet without being memorable. We book for the history and nostalgia, not for contemporary design.

The Conrad Koh Samui occupies a wooded promontory in the south-west of the island, accessible after twenty minutes of winding road from the airport. We stay in one of the 81 villas, all identical in principle: teak terrace, 10-metre infinity pool, sliding glass bay, king bed facing the sea. The interiors blend dark wood, grey volcanic stone, cream fabrics, subdued light even in broad daylight. The resort descends in tiers towards a small pebble beach accessible by funicular, the main pool sits mid-slope, the spa occupies a separate pavilion in the trees. From 768 € a night, we pay for the view and the isolation more than the service, correct without being memorable. The address suits couples seeking absolute calm, less so those who want to move around: Chaweng is 25 minutes away, Fisherman's Village 30 ✨

Banyan Tree Samui occupies a granite cliff in the south-east of Koh Samui, between Lamai and Chaweng. We sleep in stilted villas, each with its private pool suspended above the rocks, Burmese teak floor, king bed facing the sea. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in pavilions open to the canopy. Two communal pools, including a 40-metre infinity pool that follows the curve of the coast. The service is discreet, never intrusive, with a dedicated butler per villa. Lamai beach is reached by a 120-step staircase, plan for legs. From 754 € a night, we pay for the view and intimacy, not the proximity to the sand ✨

The Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui occupies 25 hectares of gently sloping tropical jungle towards a private bay, in the north-east of the island. We sleep in teak and volcanic stone villas, scattered over three levels of vegetation, some with infinity pools facing the South China Sea. The materials are raw, the furniture contemporary Thai, the bathrooms open onto interior gardens. Two hillside pools, an 800 m² spa in the trees, a glass-walled fitness centre overlooking the canopy. The service is discreet, the clientele European and Asian, the atmosphere retreat rather than lively resort. From 459 € a night, we pay for tranquillity and geographical isolation ✨

The Chatrium Grand Bangkok occupies a 36-storey glass tower planted in Ratchathewi, a business and transit district fifteen minutes from Siam Square. We tested a room on the 28th: floor-to-ceiling south-facing windows, light parquet, grey granite bathroom with separate bathtub. The 8th-floor pool offers unobstructed views over rooftops and construction sites, the water is clean, service attentive. The spa offers traditional Thai massages and Harnn treatments, bright cabins with rain-effect showers. Rates from 202 € per night, buffet breakfast included in some packages, free underground parking. Mixed clientele: Thai families at weekends, business travellers during the week, couples in transit to the south ✨

The Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn occupies a glass-and-steel tower in Bangkok's financial district, a stone's throw from the Chao Phraya. We love the 9th-floor pool, surrounded by teak sun loungers, with unobstructed views over Silom's skyscrapers. Rooms are spacious, light parquet floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, beige marble bathrooms. The spa offers traditional Thai massages and Ayurvedic treatments, open until 10pm. Clientele mixes long-stay expats and Asian business travellers. From 132 € a night, a rare value-for-money for a 5★ in this district ✨

137 Pillars Residences Bangkok occupies a contemporary tower in Sukhumvit 39, a stone's throw from the Emporium. We stay in apartments (studios to three-bedrooms), not classic hotel rooms: Miele kitchen, washing machine, balcony overlooking the neighbourhood canopy. Service remains hotel-like (concierge, room service, daily housekeeping), the rooftop pool offers unobstructed views over the Thonglor skyline. The address appeals to families and long stays, less to travellers seeking the traditional palace. The 400 m² spa offers classic Thai treatments, nothing revolutionary. From 151 € per night for a studio, the space/price ratio remains unbeatable in this Bangkok category ✨

The Okura Prestige Bangkok occupies floors 24 to 36 of a glass tower on Wireless Road, a stone’s throw from Lumpini Park. We find the pared-back aesthetic of the Tokyo parent house: dark wood, sliding shoji screens, clean lines. Rooms start at 50 m², deep bathtubs facing floor-to-ceiling windows, firm Japanese bedding. The Okura spa spans two levels with infinity pool, volcanic stone onsen, massage cabins open to the sky. The clientele mixes Japanese executives, couples on long layovers, travellers fleeing Sukhumvit’s bustle. From 184 € a night, a rate that positions the Okura below the historic palaces while offering equivalent standing ✨

Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok occupies a glass-and-steel tower a stone’s throw from Patpong, in Silom’s business district. We bed down in spacious rooms (from 40 m²) with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, light parquet, equipped kitchenette and corner sofa. The pool on the top floor offers unobstructed views over the river and city towers, open until 10pm. The spa offers traditional Thai massages and signature treatments, cabins with dimmed lighting and local oils. The ground-floor restaurant serves buffet breakfast and Thai-international cuisine, unpretentious but effective. From 123 € a night, a rare value-for-money for a 5★ right in the centre. The free airport shuttle avoids haggling with Suvarnabhumi taxis ✨

Cape Beach Villa Samui occupies a promontory in Maenam, north coast of Koh Samui, facing the sunset over the Ang Thong islands. There are four bedrooms spread across two pavilions, teak wood and volcanic stone, private terraces overlooking the gulf. The 15-metre infinity pool runs along the facade, solid teak sun loungers, cocktail service until 22h. The restaurant offers a Thai-Mediterranean menu, fish from Nathon market the same morning, beach dinners on request. Airport transfer included, 25 minutes from Samui Airport. From 303 € per night, rate rises quickly in high season (December-March), book three months in advance. We recommend for the intimacy and the view, less for the palace standing ✨

Ida B Domain Resort occupies a plot set back from Lipa Noi, a calm beach on the west coast where we encounter more fishermen than tourists. The architecture is contemporary, clean lines, dark wood and local stone, two infinity pools overlooking the gulf. The rooms (number not communicated) blend Thai furniture and modern comfort, some with private terrace overlooking the sea. The spa offers traditional massages and Ayurvedic treatments, we can easily spend two hours there. The restaurant serves revisited Thai cuisine and a few Western dishes, attentive service without being intrusive. From 291 € per night, a rate consistent for a confidential 5★ on this island where large groups dominate ✨

Wild Cottages Elephant Sanctuary Resort occupies several hectares on the north coast of Koh Samui, ten minutes from Bo Phut. The concept rests on cohabitation between a sanctuary for rescued elephants and a resort of 18 teak-wood cottages, thatched roofs, private terraces overlooking the jungle or the enclosures. We tested the morning observation programme: bathing the pachyderms, meal preparation, veterinary explanations, all supervised without forced contact. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in rooms open to the canopy, infinity pool facing the palms, restaurant serving Thai-Mediterranean fusion cuisine that is correct without being memorable. From 611 € per night, the rate includes unlimited access to the sanctuary and educational activities. We recommend it for the ethical approach, rare in the region, and the assumed nature immersion ✨

The Library has held the northern part of Chaweng Beach since 2005, white architecture signed Tirawan Songsawat, radical black-white-red interiors. We sleep in rooms of 46 to 92 m² with lacquered walls, low Japanese-style beds, black terrazzo bathtubs, wall libraries filled with art books. The red pool remains the focal point, surrounded by white sun loungers and an impeccable lawn, from 326 € the night. The service is discreet, never intrusive, the atmosphere adult and calm. The private beach is correct, beige sand, shallow waters, not the most beautiful on the island but sufficient. We come here for the aesthetic stance, not for the classic tropical postcard ✨

Chalong Marina Bay View Phuket occupies the south-east tip of the island, facing the pontoons and long-tails heading towards Phi Phi. We are twenty minutes from the airport, forty from Patong, in a quiet residential neighbourhood where expats moor their sailboats. The rooms overlook the marina or the hills, light tiled floor, deep balcony, firm bedding. The spa offers traditional Thai massages, the infinity pool captures the morning light. From 60 € a night, we find here a rare value for money for a 5★ in Thailand, even if the standing remains below the resorts of Laguna or Kata. The service is attentive, the breakfast copious, the atmosphere relaxed ✨

Marriott's Mai Khao Resort occupies a seafront in northern Phuket, away from saturated areas. We sleep in Thai villas with pointed roofs, dark wood and private terraces, some with pool. Two main pools wind between the palms, one reserved for adults. The resort focuses on space: tropical gardens, immense beach, few vis-à-vis. Marriott service polished, without surprise or particular brilliance. From 262,96 € the night, a good value for this category in Phuket. We come here to decompress with family or as a couple, not for nightlife.

Lady Naya Villas occupies a residential enclave at Naya Beach, a calm area north-east of Phuket Town. We stay in independent villas, each with private pool, teak terrace and equipped kitchen. The spa offers traditional Thai massages, the restaurant serves a Thai-Mediterranean fusion menu that is correct without gastronomic pretension. Naya beach remains confidential, grey sand, few people even in high season. The service is attentive, the team speaks English, the Wi-Fi works everywhere. From 66 € a night, it is a solid base to explore the island without enduring the agitation of Patong. The rating of 9,2/10 on 813 reviews reflects the consistency of the service ✨

The Radisson Blu Resort, Phuket Mai Khao Beach occupies a stretch of protected coastline in the north of the island, where turtles come to nest between November and February. We slept in a 42 m² room with teak balcony, view over the coconut palms and the ocean, polished stone floor, king-size bed under decorative mosquito net. The main pool snakes for 180 metres between palm trees and wooden loungers, water at 28°C all year round. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in six pavilions open onto a tropical garden, massages from 1 800 bahts. From 76 € per night, it is one of the best value-for-money 5★ options in Phuket, especially off-season (May to October). The service is attentive without being intrusive, staff speak fluent English. We recommend it for a quiet beach stay, far from the bustle of the south of the island ✨

The Veranda Resort Phuket occupies a headland in the south-east of the island, Vichit side, twenty minutes from the airport. We are far from the Andaman beaches, Chalong Bay remains calm, the water less turquoise than in the west. The rooms are spacious, sober contemporary Thai decor (dark wood, beige fabrics, private terrace for most), correct bedding. The spa offers traditional massages and Harnn treatments, pools open until 7pm. From 148 € per night, competitive rate for a 5★ Marriott in Phuket. The service is attentive without being intrusive, free parking appreciated. We recommend for a family or wellness stay, not for nightlife (Patong 40 minutes away).

Café del Mar Phuket occupies a cliff in Kamala, between Patong and Surin, and we recognise immediately the visual vocabulary of the brand: immaculate white, clean lines, outdoor teak furniture. The suites and penthouses are staggered on the slope, all with private terrace and frontal sea view. Two infinity pools overlap, the upper one reserved for penthouses, the lower one accessible to all residents. The spa offers traditional Thai massages and signature treatments in cabins open to the tropical vegetation. We tested a three-bedroom penthouse: light stone floors, Miele equipped kitchen, bathtub facing the horizon, dès 269 € la nuit according to the season. Kamala beach is reached on foot in eight minutes via a shaded path. Address for couples and small groups looking for the Café del Mar aesthetic without giving up space ✨

Sri Panwa Phuket occupies a private peninsula in the south-east of the island, twenty minutes from the airport. We stay in contemporary villas in teak and raw concrete, all equipped with private infinity pools facing due west. The three communal pools unfold in successive terraces down to the sea, the most spectacular suspended forty metres above the waves. The spa offers traditional Thai treatments in pavilions open to the jungle. From 296 € per night, it is one of the most affordable addresses in this category in Phuket. The free airport shuttle and included parking make arrival easy. We tested in low season, the place remains peaceful even at full capacity ✨

Dinso Resort & Villas Phuket sits on Nanai Road, five minutes from Patong Beach yet far enough back to escape the din of bars and jet-skis. We tested a villa with teak terrace, private 12 m² pool, woven rattan furniture and bathroom open onto a tropical garden. Standard rooms (35 m²) overlook the central pool or gardens, firm bedding, silent air conditioning, stable Wi-Fi. The spa offers traditional Thai massages (1 200 bahts the 90 minutes), dark wood cabins with views of the palms. The gym is decent (treadmills, free weights, bikes), open 24/7. From 149 € a night, it is a solid value proposition for Phuket, especially in low season ✨