- I stayed at Capella Bangkok two weeks after it was named the best hotel in the world by 50 Best.
- It’s a luxurious property on the Chao Phraya River with high — but not perfect — levels of service.
- I had a great stay and think it’s one of the best hotels in Bangkok, but not in the world.
I happened to be on vacation in Bangkok when the results of the annual World’s 50 Best Hotels were announced a few weeks ago.
Each year, 50 Best ranks hotels based on votes from a panel of 600 industry experts around the world. This year, Capella Bangkok took the top spot.
It’s owned by the luxury hospitality brand Capella Hotel Group, which I was familiar with because I’d stayed at Capella Sydney when it opened in 2023.
I had a wonderful stay and was curious if the Bangkok hotel matched the service levels and amenities of its Australian sister property.
Considering I stay in around 50 hotels a year for work, I have some high standards and wanted to see for myself if Capella Bangkok really was the best in the world.
With an open mind, I booked a room.
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