Grand and elegant Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Thailand’s capital city, N14 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 and awarded Two MICHELIN Keys, is a center of hospitality, sophistication and style, offering a unique setting for relaxation of body and soul.
This urban resort opened in December 2020, incorporates the best that a luxury hotel has to offer — outdoor pools with breathtaking river views, infinity pools, a sophisticated spa, galleries, boutique, restaurants and cafes.
The hotel complex is a collection of riverside tiered buildings connected at ground level by indoor and outdoor spaces comprising restaurants and courtyards.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok was designed by Hamiltons International and Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston using expressive architectural forms.
The interiors reference Thailand’s natural beauty and Bangkok’s urban charm, with an art collection that was brought together by Gathy. An ART Space in partnership with MOCA Bangkok runs through the lobby.
ACCOMODATION
The hotel has 299 luxurious rooms and suites, each featuring contemporary interiors and exquisite furnishings that create an atmosphere of sophisticated residential style, providing maximum comfort and a tranquil retreat in which to relax and unwind throughout your stay.
Whether it’s the panorama of the Chao Phraya River or one of the tropical courtyards, the view from the large windows of your room or suite energizes you with the energy and charm of Bangkok.
Guest rooms are ideal for both business travel and family vacations, while spacious suites provide all the extra space you may need for your stay, with separate sleeping and living areas.
WELLNESS
The hotel also spoils its guests with premium offerings and luxurious spa treatments at the Spa & Wellness department. An oasis of holistic wellness offering state-of-the-art spa treatments, spiritual practices and elite fitness training tailored to your individual needs.
Here, they believe that true health goes beyond the physical and fosters deep connections that enhance overall wellness. Choose from the variety of Four Seasons’ signature treatments — Massages, Body Treatments, Facials, Energetics, Physiotherapy Clinic, LPG Endermologie, or a traditional Thai massage, Bespoke oil treatment or foot reflexology.
The centerpiece of the hotel is the large outdoor pool, located very close to the wellness area, where you can relax on a sun lounger or in the hot tub while enjoying the picturesque view of the river.
GASTRONOMY
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is characterized by exceptional cuisine. The hotel has several restaurants, like Authentic Cantonese Yu Ting Yuan led by Executive Chef Tommy Chung, French Palmier by Guillaume Galliot — a timeless brasserie classic thoughtfully designed by Chef Guillaume Galliot, Italian Riva del Fiume imbued with the atmosphere of the eternal Lake Como, where Executive Chef Andrea Accordi and his team prepare contemporary Italian dishes in a demonstration kitchen flooded with natural light.
BKK Social Club, a renowned bar located at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River, has impressive regalia: No. 7 in Asia’s Top 50 Bars 2024 and No. 1 in Thailand, as well as No. 13 in the world and No. 1 in Asia on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list.
By the way, the bar’s cuisine is worth mentioning separately — here you can not only relax with a fancy cocktail, but also indulge in a tasty and hearty dinner.
While getting acquainted with exceptional cocktail list, we tried BKK Signature Guacamole (780 THB), Steamed Bao Tacos (750 THB) and Scallop Tiradito (650 THB). As well as absolute hit of the food menu — Chicken Wings (380 THB), Wagyu Beef Sliders (850 THB) served with Truffle Fries (280 THB).
Breakfast is served buffet-style in the Riva del Fiume ristorante space from 6:30am to 10:30am daily. The menus feature sustainably sourced ingredients that evolve with the seasons. In commitment to sustainability, the culinary team primarily sources from local and responsible producers.
Gourmet à la carte dishes are also available, with something new on the menu every day, such as Egg special of the day, vermicelli thai “larb” herb omelette, Eggs benedict with home-made smoked salmon or ham, Organic oatmeal with dried fruit & lychee honey and Healthy Choices.
We also visited Riva del Fiume in the evening to get a closer look at the skills of Chef Andrea Accordi.
To start, we chose Tonno Tonnato (920 THB) and Battuta di Scampi (marinated langoustine, bronte pistachio, calamansi, senise pepper 1,100 THB).
From Cicheti, a traditional Italian little snack – Zeppola & Astice (sesame bun, lobster, finger lime 750 THB) could not be ignored either.
As a Wine accompaniment, we opted for NV Delamotte, Champagne Brut Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Le Mesnil, France (980 THB per glass, 5,380 THB per bottle).
We were also exceptionally lucky to catch Tartufo bianco D’Alba season, White Truffle, the best seasonal ingredient that Chef Andrea & the team have imported directly from Alba, Italy. Each truffle addition boasts a pleasantly pungent aroma that gives way to deep, earthy flavors.
We chose Tagliolini al Burro delle Alpi (tagliolini with alp butter, parmigiano, alba white truffle, 1,900 THB).
The second dish was another symbol of Italian cuisine — Risotto alle Rape Rosse Affumicate (risotto with smoked beetroot and radicchio tardivo, pecorino fondatore, caper oil 890 THB).
Ideally with white wine 2022 Pietradolce, Etna Bianco, Carricante, Sicilia, Italy (540 THB per glass, 2,680 THB per bottle).
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is located on the Chao Phraya Estate, an exclusive complex in the heart of Bangkok’s new district, offering easy access to every corner of the capital city and transportation by boat from the adjacent private pier. Sathorn Pier, Saphan Taksin BTS subway station and Sirat Expressway are just minutes away, while Suvarnabhumi International Airport is just 40 minutes away.
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
Address: 300/1 CHAROEN KRUNG ROAD, BANGKOK, SATHORN 10120 THAILAND
Instagram: @fsbangkok
Text: Victoria Stashkevich
Photo courtesy: EATWEEKGUIDE
