Wat Chaiwatthanaram at Ayutthaya Historical Park is an important location and is used in filming in movies and dramas. It is popular with both Thai and international tourists.

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Thailand is known for beaches, islands, ancient temples, fishing villages, delicious street food, and bustling Bangkok. The country also offers national parks, Chiang Mai’s mountains, rice fields, and countryside as well as Phuket’s rainforests, jungles, and Elephant Hills Camp. In Bangkok, the Grand Palace, reclining Buddha, the Chao Phraya River, canals, Skytrain, and delicious street foods are major attractions.

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  • Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
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    Luxury Bangkok hotel connected to the convention center, a quick walk to CentralWorld Shopping Complex Along with 6 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour health club, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel offers 354 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and DVD players. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 2 hot tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a steam room. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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  • Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas
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    Koh Yao Yai, Thailand
    Beachfront hotel with free kid's club Catch some rays on Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Anantara Koh Yao Yai Resort & Villas offers 148 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch Smart televisions come with smart speakers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, a steam room, a fitness center, and a children's pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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  • Banyan Tree Bangkok
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    Bangkok, Thailand
    Luxury hotel with 6 restaurants and a full-service spa 6 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free valet parking, a free area shuttle, and free train station drop-off. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness center, and a poolside bar. Banyan Tree Bangkok offers 312 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Bangkok hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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  • Capella Bangkok
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    Bangkok, Thailand
    Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Capella Bangkok offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with tablet computers and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bangkok hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and safes. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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  • Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
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    Bangkok, Thailand
    Luxury Bangkok hotel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Lumphini Park Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite. Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok by IHG offers 362 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 45-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.
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  • Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
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    Bangkok, Thailand
    Luxury hotel with 12 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools 12 restaurants, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. Free valet parking and a free area shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok offers 331 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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  • The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
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    Bangkok, Thailand
    Luxury Bangkok hotel connected to a rail/subway station, steps from King Power MahaNakhon 4 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services are onsite. The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. This Bangkok hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
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