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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok Opens Today

by Aoife O'Riordan

Jan 8, 2025

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The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok officially opens today, redefining luxury in Thailand’s vibrant capital city. Situated within the One Bangkok district, this new property soars more than 700 feet above the city and each detail showcases The Ritz-Carlton’s signature sophistication blended with Thailand’s rich heritage.

Guestrooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows, with many guestrooms featuring private loggias and terraces overlooking Lumpini Park. The new hotel also includes spacious deluxe rooms, Gardenia suites, Marigold and Amaranth suites, and the top-floor The Ritz-Carlton Suite.

The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok

© Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton

Amenities include the 23rd-floor The Club Lounge, an exclusive and inviting retreat offering five daily culinary presentations. This club is a key element of The Ritz-Carlton Club experience, which includes a dedicated Club Concierge. Michelin-starred chef David Toutain helms Duct, a high-end restaurant serving modern French cuisine in a glasshouse. Other dining venues include Lily’s, a lively restaurant with reimagined classics with a contemporary twist, and Caleō, a perfect spot for afternoon teas and late-night cocktails.

The property also is home to The Ritz-Carlton Spa, with five treatment rooms, a couple’s spa suite, relaxing pod and state-of-the-art fitness center. There’s also two swimming pools and a Ritz Kids Club.

The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok

© Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton promises special daily offerings to esteemed guests. The Defining Moment, for instance, invites guests to the terrace to experience a new interpretation of a daily “Klong Yao” (Long Drum) ceremony. Guests can also book the hotel’s grand ballroom, the largest of its kind in the city.

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