Avani Riverside

The Avani's style is all about glitz and comfort with a real sense of space. It's also a hotel that takes its food seriously and you could spend a week here and still not run out of different dishes to try. On the 26th floor, SEEN serves Italian-style cuisine prepared by a world-renowned chef, accompanied by phenomenal views, Spice & Barley offers a delicious pan-Asian menu, while Trader Vic's brings a taste of Hawaii to Bangkok. Cocktails can be enjoyed at one of the multiple bars, beside the rooftop infinity pool, or at the riverside.

Avani has 250 rooms and suites, all of which are glossy but never overdone. Their most outstanding feature is the huge picture window with exceptional views of the city below. Inside, beds are draped in starched white linens and open-plan bathrooms are equipped with a powerful rainfall shower. The larger suites enjoy a bathtub as well. There are also two or three-bedroom options with a separate lounge and dining area, decorated in soothing, neutral tones and pops of purple flowers.

Jump in a longtail boat and meander down the River of Kings to catch the sunset reflecting off the Temple of Dawn, or visit the exquisite Grand Palace and the famous Wat Phra Kaew, home of the Emerald Buddha. Otherwise, take in the magic of Bangkok and enjoy your fair share of street food, attend a traditional puppet show, or attend an authentic Muay Thai boxing event. A fitting end to any day in Bangkok, dinner on board an antique rice barge could also be on the cards.