W Hotel, Bangkok
W Bangkok is a masterclass in visual storytelling, where hyper-modern design crashes straight into 19th-century history. Designed by P&T Group with bold interiors by S.O.D.A. and AvroKO, the 31-story tower acts as a massive “black box theater.” The vibe is unashamedly cinematic, sporting a signature film-noir aesthetic complete with high-contrast monochrome tones and glowing magenta accents.
The hotel’s crown jewel is right next door: The House on Sathorn. Built in 1889 for a wealthy businessman, this majestic neoclassical mansion later became a luxury hotel in the 1920s and then served as the Soviet Embassy during the Cold War. Today, W Bangkok has beautifully restored the national heritage site into an eclectic dining and cocktail venue.
Inside the main tower, the design pays playful homage to local Thai culture. The 24-hour restaurant, The Kitchen Table, features custom glass walls resembling stretched crocodile skin. Meanwhile, the stunning sixth-floor pool is framed by a glittering wall shaped like a mythical Naga serpent, watched over by two oversized, surreal brass Siamese cats wearing boxing gloves.
Even the guest rooms lean into the city’s fighting spirit, featuring cheeky, oversized Muay Thai boxing glove pillows resting on the beds. It is an upscale playground that effortlessly bridges Bangkok’s historic past with its fast-paced, neon future.
Expert reviews
“The stylish W concept remains intact at this 407-room hotel (“chili-hot nightlife” is advertised) located on Bangkok’s Embassy Row near a vibrant commercial district.”
“In a city sparkling with gold, flashing with neon and tangled with greenery, it’s challenging to capture the attention of travelers and locals, but W Bangkok has been doing so since it opened in 2012.”
“The brash, camp and ever so elegant W Bangkok is squarely aimed at young(ish) guests who value its movie backdrop feel and quirky pop culture elements. Beyond the visual treats, large rooms and an excellent restaurant serving Western-Asian fusion make this one of the best quirky hotels in Bangkok.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Great breakfast
- Top location
Location
Recent guest reviews
4 February 2026
Very good
Great, immaculaty clean room. Great additional items in there also, very impressive mini bar etc. Great atmosphere in the hotel in general... and staff couldnt be better.
Felt a bit put off by the huge party on the ground floor, the guests for it were quite badly behaved. Music was very loud but notjhing could be heard in the rooms at all. :)
3 February 2026
A very comfortable place to stay
Well located and the meal at the House at Sathorn was exceptional.
It’s not a quiet hotel
2 February 2026
Exceptional
Staff were all incredible and their attention to all the small details really left a lasting impression.
28 January 2026
Very comfortable and easy
The bed and sheets are exceptionally delicious here. The staff were very friendly and lovely too, and the breakfast is great! Location fantastic, walking around the area was so pleasant and I found loads of cute cafes and there is the best Japanese onsen right next door.
27 January 2026
A lovely day we had four rooms with our family and our grown children love it in the W hotels
One of eight different W hotels I’ve stayed in around the world… it was very typical W but the fit and finish with the rooms and Hotel unfortunately had a bit of a Thai quality to them and they weren’t up to standard but you would expect for a five star hotel… a few weeks after staying here for three nights we ended up staying for a week at the standard next door which was in a different league to this W.
The poor quality fit out. It wasn’t bad per se., but only a design and build company means I pick up with cut corners and the fit and finish just wasn’t up to scratch for a five star hotel
24 January 2026
Very good
Beautiful hotel, great location and facilities and friendly staff
We pre-paid for our booking through booking.com a few weeks in advance to staying here however, when we checked out we then had to pay the full price of the hotel again! There was a language barrier with the reception staff so did not understand what we were trying to say.. wouldn’t stay at this hotel again because of this!
23 January 2026
Very good
helpful staff clean modern hotel
19 January 2026
Amazing unique style at the highest quality
Amazing unique style at the highest quality
19 January 2026
KB
Stayed 2 nights 2nd time at the W everything is great. Definitely stay again fantastic room ..sauna and steam lovely after travelling all day...:)
All was fine
14 January 2026
Great place to stay while in Bangkok.
The property was very nice. Clean and has everything you need. The staff was amazingly helpful and kind as well.
It was a little far from everything.
14 January 2026
Not expected and exceeded expectation
Exceptional in every way
Everything the staff are incredible and so is the hotel
13 January 2026
Fabulous
The concierge was amazing and helped us with our change of domestic flight tickets etc..
9 January 2026
Great comfortable stay
Beautiful facilities and lovely staff
The pool and spa facilities are wonderful but it’s a bit uncomfortable having female staff wander into the men’s spa rooms/changing facilities on frequent occasions. Also the access cards for the lifts seem to be very temperamental meaning they often don’t work and you end up on the wrong floor or need to get out to call another lift. I saw many people struggle with this and my cards needed to be reset at least once.
8 January 2026
Great top quality hotel in great location with access to the monorail
Great hotel. Super modern and cool. Great location and staff
Nothing
6 January 2026
Exceptional
Location, amenities, staff, comfort, food.
3 January 2026
Fabulous & great value for money
Very clean, had everything we could have wanted!
Nothing
2 January 2026
Will definitely book this hotel when we return to Bangkok!
Exceptional hotel in a good location. Staff were super attentive and welcoming
1 January 2026
Fantastic and trendy place
Il design
25 December 2025
Absolutely worth a visit!
Excellent Service, great vibe! Mr Net from the reception did an outstanding job providing me with the most welcoming service! I’ll surely be back!
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25 December 2025
Great place to stay at !
All is perfect !
24 December 2025
Excellent Staff Aye Welcome us when check in and out. Very friendly and knowledgeable and has assisted us to check in s
Nice and Modern
None
24 December 2025
we would happily stay again
Our stay at W Bangkok was excellent from start to finish. The hotel perfectly blends bold design with luxury comfort, creating a vibrant and stylish atmosphere that feels uniquely Bangkok. The rooms are spacious, modern, and immaculately clean, with super comfortable beds and great city views. Service truly stood out — the staff were warm, professional, and always ready to help, making us feel genuinely welcome throughout our stay. The location is also a big plus, conveniently close to public transport, dining, and nightlife. From the lively common areas to the relaxing amenities, everything felt thoughtfully curated and high quality. We’d absolutely recommend W Bangkok to anyone looking for a chic, energetic hotel experience with top-notch service.
23 December 2025
The cheery of the cake 🍒
Great experience The staff are so wonderful We had a medical issue and all the staff was very supportive. I want to make a especial mention to Anya, she is the Guest Relations Manager for her support and her hospitality.
22 December 2025
Hotel was great the restaurant not so much.
Great rooms. Spacious and bed was very comfortable.
The restaurant/bar was waiting staff was not good. Sat there for a 20 minutes before and on came to the table. They then proceeded to leave a menus and left again for 15-10 minutes. They finally came took the menus and told us kitchen was closed.
22 December 2025
Amazing, I look forward to my next stay. The staff were exceptional.
Location, cleanliness, friendliness, comfort, delicious food options
The restaurants were a bit expensive for Bangkok
21 December 2025
Awesome
I like the location, staff and amenities
21 December 2025
Luxury and good location
Loved everything about this property!!
The aircon in general public areas make it seem like you’re in a fridge haha but nothing. It was all so amazing
6 December 2025
I’m not sure why I received daily credit which made the amazing buffet virtually free. Whatever the reason it makes me
Simply beautiful, it just is classy.
I didn’t like the lack of streaming apps for the very nice TV.
6 December 2025
We are very satisfied with everything and totally recommend it
Comfy bed
6 December 2025
A very hip place to stay in Silom
Beautiful hotel, great service
A bit too many signs and purchasable amenities in the room, can be confusing
27 November 2025
Excellent
everything except the varieties of breakfast and gym equipments
23 November 2025
It was not long enough
Room and facilities
The size of the pool area was not like other W hotels
23 November 2025
Exceptional
From the moment my niece and I stepped out of the taxi after a rather enduring journey from Pattaya we were treated like VIPs. This special treatment then continued for the full duration of our stay. It was an absolute delight throughout. We can't thank the staff enough - they are the most lovely people imaginable - and truly made our holiday extra special. Massive shout to Sen and DoDo would looked after us every morning for breakfast, always with a smile and great humour, and Pinny performing concierge duties with happy enthusiasm. The hotel itself is magnificent - the most comfortable beds, beautiful rooms, all of the amenities you could possibly need, oh, and a magnificent breakfast buffet - top quality all the way. Two BTS stations are very close to the hotel .. as is Arabica coffee on the 55th floor of the Empire Building, be sure to check it out. We can't wait to return - we absolutely wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in BKK now .. W is Welcoming, Wonderful, Wholesome hotel perfection. Thank you .. WOW :))
22 November 2025
Excelente.
Everything.
15 November 2025
Always amazing!
Everything, it’s always incredible
Leaving
15 November 2025
W hotels are W hotels. Nothing we can ever say that would be considered fair on describing our stay in W Bangkok
Everything was exceptional
Nothing to dislike
14 November 2025
TOP all the way!
the room, and hotel through out, is very well designed and has many items available at the counter and minibar of the room. Breakfast was great and the staff all around do their utmost to make sure your expectations are met and more.
The price is much higher than at other hotels at similar level and am not sure if that extra splash of style and splendor is really worth it! My son used the fitness but mentioned it was a bit small for such a big hotel with many guests. But enjoyed every minute of it....
20 October 2025
Good location. Good breakfast. Great staff.
Good variety of items st breakfast.
Wifi connection was not working in some areas of the property.
13 October 2025
Fabulous
The design
Pillows are too soft
30 September 2025
Would love to come back!
What a difference to the hotels i was before on this trip. Coming from Philipines before, this hotel was an amazing display on professionallity, diversity, and hospitality. Big shoutout to them.
The neighborhood is a bit sterile, i was expecting a bit more lively restaurant / club / park scene from the description.
18 September 2025
Very good
Staff was highly courteous
15 September 2025
Perfect location, loved the room, wonderful staff. Great value for money and would stay again.
Great location was great, close to restaurants and nightlife. Perfect location for my business meetings. Will stay there each time I come for work or pleasure.
Nothing, all was great!
14 September 2025
Exceptional
All the staff were extremely polite , helpful and friendly
Nothing
11 September 2025
Exceptional
Perfect stay from start to finish, strongly recommended!
7 September 2025
In the business district but still lots to see and do closeby.
Wonderful large room. Was moved to a higher floor with a room looking out the back of the hotel. Best outlook as front side has an office building.
Can't fault anything except best if you are not looking directly at the office building as room has wonderful large full room width glass window.
29 August 2025
Exceptional
The stay was perfect for a family , the staff and service was good , location was perfect
21 August 2025
It was one of the most beautiful stays ever compared to the rest of other 5 stars hotel.W really WOW
Everything on the service,rooms and facilities.Location was amazing and ambience was so great that you wouldn’t need to step out and it was an awesome holistic experience.The personalized greeting and service was one of it’s kind.No second thoughts on my next stay!
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12 August 2025
An amazing experience! We stayed for one week and we were sad to leave.
The 24 hours swimming pool, the beautiful room, the staff very professional, kind and helpfull, The amazing breakfast, the confort of the beds, everything made our stay memorable.
5 August 2025
Very good
Very good hôtel, the location is great, the room are spacious and the staff helpful.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make-up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available

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4 February 2026
I'll definitely come back.