Bangkok’s historic palace closes its doors in January 2025 after 48 years of service, last chance to sleep in a legend before demolition.

Dusit Thani Bangkok

★9.5

From

306.597 €

“Rooftop pool with 360° view over Silom and the Chao Phraya, open since 1970, one of the capital’s first rooftops.”

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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.

Who is it for?

Who we recommend it to

We recommend Dusit Thani to nostalgic travellers who want to live a piece of history before its disappearance, and to Bangkok regulars curious to compare the old palace with today’s design towers. It’s an address for couples in their fifties and over, businessmen loyal since the 80s, mid-century architecture buffs. Families find their place thanks to spacious rooms and the pool, but the atmosphere remains that of a classic business hotel.

The building

Architecture and interiors

Dusit Thani is a 22-storey tower built in 1970 by architect Chaiyot Suwanno, sober international style with concrete facade and strip windows. Interiors in golden teak, beige marble and bronze, typical of 1970s Thai luxury. Lobby with massive columns and coffered ceiling, monumental marble staircase. Rooms between 32 and 85 m², dark teak parquet, classic carved wood furniture, ageing but functional bathrooms.

At the table

Restaurants, bar, service

Three tables at Dusit Thani: Benjarong for royal Thai cuisine in blue-and-gold porcelain decor, Thien Duong for Vietnamese, Pavilion Chinese for Cantonese. Devarana Spa offers a light detox menu served in cabin after treatments. International breakfast buffet at Pavilion, fresh tropical fruits and egg station on demand. Thara Thong, top-floor bar near the pool, serves classic cocktails with panoramic view until 23h.

Highlights

Permanent closure January 2025, demolition planned for 250-metre mixed-use tower
Panoramic rooftop pool since 1970, one of Bangkok’s first
Spa with traditional Thai massages in carved teak cabins
Silom/Rama IV location, BTS Sala Daeng station 400 metres
Service trained in the Thai palace school, staff loyal for decades

Location & access

Where the hotel sits in Bangkok

Dusit Thani holds the corner of Rama IV and Silom, heart of Bangkok’s historic business district. BTS Sala Daeng station 400 metres away, MRT Silom 300 metres, direct access to Silom Complex and Thaniya Plaza shopping centres. Patpong two streets away, Lumpini Park ten minutes’ walk for morning runs. The neighbourhood is dense, noisy by day with heavy traffic, calmer after 20h when offices close. Suvarnabhumi Airport 45 minutes by taxi off-peak, one and a half hours at rush hour.

Good to know

Before you book

Closure: Hotel closes permanently January 2025, book before this date.
Parking: Free private parking, 150 spaces, direct access from Rama IV.
Wi-Fi: Free connection throughout the hotel, decent speed for browsing.
Pool: Rooftop 22nd floor, open 6h-22h, towels and sun loungers provided.
Spa: Devarana Spa open 10h-22h, 90-minute Thai massages from 3 500 THB.

Facilities

1 pool

Non-smoking rooms

Fitness centre

Room service

Restaurant

Facilities for disabled guests

Spa and wellness centre

Wi-Fi available throughout

Free parking

Private parking

Free Wi-Fi

Location

Where Dusit Thani Bangkok is located

Exact address