Looking to read a detailed Capella Bangkok Hotel review before booking your next trip to Thailand? You’ve come to the right place!
This impressive 5-star boutique hotel sits perched over the Chao Phraya River on Charoenkrung Road, Bangkok’s oldest quarter where the city’s first road was built.
I spent 2 nights in a luxurious room at the hotel. My Capella Bangkok review features info on the award-winning hotels accommodation options, wellness programs, pool, restaurants, bars and unique on-site amenities.
Book A Luxurious Holiday at Capella Bangkok Hotel
The Capella Hotels and Resorts collection consists of over-the-top luxury properties in Singapore, Bangkok, Hanoi, Bali, Shanghai, and Sydney.
In 2023, Capella Bangkok was ranked 11th best hotel in the world by World’s 50 Best. The exceptional hospitality brand focuses on crafting authentic, cultural experiences for its guests, combining a legacy of thoughtful design with the highest level of personalized service.
Capella Bangkok is a new-age urban resort located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in the heart of Thailand’s capital. It officially opened its doors in October, 2020.
Guests can experience the authentic charm of Charoen Krung and nearby Talad Noi, a historic neighbourhood that combines tradition and modernity, with trendy art galleries, cafes and restaurants tucked inside old shophouses.
Conceived from the ground-up by celebrated architecture partnership, Hamiltons International, with interiors by tastemakers BAMO, Capella Bangkok introduces new design ethics to one of Bangkok’s most storied neighbourhoods.
This sleek and stylish development breaks down the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces with vast swathes of floor-to-ceiling glass, ensuring panoramic views of the river from all areas of the property, including the 101 suites and villas, and restaurants.
Guests enter the property from the famous Charoen Krung Road, past the Wat Sutthi Wararam Temple. Initially shielded from view, the river is dramatically revealed upon entering the hotel through the screened hotel façade.
The lobby blends a sophisticated palette of light wood, warm upholstery, marble floors, mirrored surfaces, intricate carvings and crystalline water features. A lobby-length lily pond draws the eye over the treetops of the spa garden and down to the river beyond.
Upon arrival guests are ushered into the Living Room, where they are invited to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and truffles at check in…moments before being whisked up to jaw-dropping suites and villas.
Capella Bangkok Hotel Activities
The Capella Bangkok Hotel features 101 rooms, suites and villas, all with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing guests to take in jaw-dropping river views.
The luxury hotel brands signature experience is its Capella Culturists, the resident concierge team keen to organize unique experiences in Bangkok for every guest.
Connect with one of the Capella Culturists to arrange walking tours of Bangkok’s eclectic local café culture, private meditation sessions with the head monk of a 250-year-old temple, or share with you the best dishes to order at Michelin-starred food stall Jay Fai, whose eponymous owner is considered the queen of Thai street food! Your Capella Culturist will provide a full itinerary of activities and events hosted in the Living Room during your stay.
The hotel’s wellness and recreational facilities include a luxurious spa with 7 treatment rooms and 2 romantic couples suites, steam room, sauna, tropical garden, relaxation longe, and state of the art fitness centre.
The outdoor saltwater pool at Capella Bangkok is set within a garden area, decked out with a choir of plush lounge chairs and umbrellas. Poolside service is on point, staff rushed over to place fitted towels over lounge chairs, providing water, menus, sunscreen and sliced watermelon on ice.
Capella Bangkok features four distinct dining outlets, from traditional Thai dishes to multi-course Mediterranean cuisine by a Michelin Star Chef.
Guests also enjoy access to a complimentary boat shuttle to IconSiam and Sathorn Pier.
Capella Bangkok Hotel Review Highlights
Bangkok is Southeast Asia’s most vibrant metropolis, a city that offers ancient temples and glimmering palaces contrasted with world class shopping malls and contemporary cuisine.
Much like New York City, Milan and Dubai, Bangkok is home to a plethora of luxury hotels, perfect for celebrating a honeymoon or gay holiday. Many of the world’s top luxury hotel brands have landmark properties in the Thai capital, eager to welcome you on your next splurge-worthy getaway.
Before booking your trip, here are a list of highlights that make the Capella Bangkok Hotel stand out from the rest:
- Capella Bangkok has been ranked as the 11th best hotel in the world by World’s 50 Best. Service is exceptional, food program is otherworldly and design is an inspiration. It’s the sort of property many well-heeled travelers have on their bucket list.
- The hotel features a variety of luxury accommodations, from chic guest rooms to jaw-dropping suites and villas. All accommodation options at the hotel offer panoramic river views.
- Fitness lovers have access to a 24 hour gym including free weights, exercise equipment and classes.
- Tan fans can keep cool on a hot day by relaxing at the outdoor pool, which is accompanied by top drawer service and stellar food and drink menu.
- The spa is a relaxing urban oasis to pamper yourself with soothing massages and rejuvenating facials. The spa facilities feature romantic couples treatment rooms as well as state-of-the-art sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
- The hotel is ideal for couples but also accommodates families with children as they offer kid-friendly dining.
- Capella Culturist’s can book your every itinerary request and organize daily Capella Moment resort activities.
- The property features 4 unique culinary concepts, including a French restaurant led by a 3 Michelin Star Chef!
Capella Bangkok Hotel Accommodation
The most important question you have to ask yourself when reading a Capella Bangkok Hotel review is, “what type of accommodation would I like to book for my holiday.”
All 101 accommodations including 2-bedroom family suites, and villas on the river’s edge offers a panoramic view of the river.
Each guest room is designed as an urban oasis with panoramic views of the river, with many offering a tropical outdoor space, including rooftop terraces, gardens, spacious salas and even private plunge pools at the riverside villas – a first of its kind accommodation in Bangkok, making it a truly unique city hotel.
Guests can enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic minibar in the room. Bath amenities are stored in jigsaw-inspired boxes showcasing a vintage Bangkok river scene. If you’re looking for the perfect night sleep, choose from a variety of artisanal pillows to suit your sleep preference.
Offering an elegant, residentially styled setting, Capella Bangkok room interiors feature custom art and a generous marble bathroom along with king-size or twin beds. A balcony with divan to take in the bustling river at dawn or dusk.
Skip through the room and you’ll find a walk-in wardrobe with complimentary 5 pieces of courtesy pressing on arrival, premium in-room technology such as IP television, bluetooth sound system, tablet for room control, separate rain shower and bath with toiletries by Etoile de Siam and salon-grade hair dryer.
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Auriga Wellness
Capella Bangkok’s luxurious spa sanctum, Auriga Wellness, is a world all if its own.
This riverside hotel’s sense of waterside space and serenity is further reflected at Auriga Wellness, which has been created by spa specialists GOCO Hospitality, in collaboration with leading Thai interior design house PIA. The exclusive 1,000-square metre sanctuary is adorned with modern Asian elements and is elevated by an oriental garden.
The Capella Bangkok Spa features 7 treatment rooms (including 2 gorgeous spa suites), a thermal bathing area, naturally lit tea lounge with outdoor spa garden and a well-equipped 24 hour fitness centre.
The spa program balances the heritage of Chinese medicine, Indian healing rituals and time-honoured Thai techniques, like Tok Sen, a hammer massage introduced to Bangkok by settlers from Chiang Mai.
The spa worked with luxury skincare brand 111SKIN to design a range of signature facial and body wrap therapies, which can be enjoyed alongside body scrubs, massages and cleansing rituals.
A series of fitness classes such as yoga, tai chi, persona training, TRX workouts and Muay Thai help invigorate the mind and body.
Gallery
Gallery is Capella Bangkok’s retail boutique selling a range of Thai branded premium products, perfect for gift giving.
Items on offer includes kitchenware, art, soap, jewelry, handbags and limited edition sports gear (the leather boxing gloves made us swoon), which is a collaboration between Capella Bangkok and Fysik.
Guests can also purchase Capella Bangkok branded items including resort bags and bathrobes.
Capella Bangkok Hotel Restaurants
No Capella Bangkok Hotel review is complete until you’ve had an opportunity to wag your finger down each of the hotel’s marvellous menus.
The luxury riverside hotel in Bangkok offers guests 4 restaurant concepts, from traditional Thai specialities to a fancy French restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide.
The culinary team prides itself on sourcing locally whenever possible and preparing many food products in house. I was wowed by the breakfast spread each morning, featuring house-churned butters, and house made preserves, bacon, sausages, and cured meats. Many of the cheeses on the buffet are produced in Thailand (who knew they were making a divine stinky blue cheese in Chiang Mai?) and one morning they even had a bowl of house-made ricotta. Impressed!
Phra Nakhon
Each morning hotel guests arrive at Phra Nakhon to indulge in a sumptuous breakfast buffet, which is nothing short of incredible.
A sun-washed conservatory nestled in a lush garden by the river’s edge, Phra Nakhon hosts the hotel’s daily breakfast buffet, traditional Thai lunch and dinner and nightly Cin Cin Hour.
The cheeses and house cured charcuterie were at the level you’d expect in a top French or Italian restaurant. Start by exploring flaky pastries and artfully designed fruit platters. Wag your finger down the a la carte breakfast menu and you’ll find truffle eggs benedict, Belgian waffles, breakfast lasagna, Okayu Suzki, and Chilled Green Tea Soba Noodles.
We suggest sampling the more interesting options in the Japanese and Thai sections of the breakfast menu. Wake up to the world by indulging in fluffy Tokyo-style Omurice or Thai Joke Mhoo congee.
If you’re keen to enjoy an elevated taste of Thailand when in Bangkok Phra Nakhon’s lunch and dinner menus showcase rustic family recipes handed down through generations. Highlights from the diner menu include Pomelo Salad, Turmeric Shrimp Fritters, Roasted Kurobuta Pork Belly and Duck Breast Red Curry.
Sip an ice-cold pint of Singha while dining under the twinkle of lights on the Phra Nakhan riverside terrace. Slurp Pad Thai noodles and wave off that spicy curry while watching a parade of boats sailing by under the night sky.
Each evening at 5pm guests gather at Phra Nakhon to indulge in an evening ritual called Cin Cin Hour. Thai inspired aperitif and bite-sized canapes are enjoyed just as the sun is beginning to set over Bangkok.
A bartender ladles traditional Thai Yadong, a spirit featuring indigenous herbs and spices that is best muddled into a Negroni-style tipple. Canapes floating around the al fresco space included Thai beef salad wrapped in betel leaf, shrimp chips with chili paste, and shredded chicken topped pomelo salad.
Côte By Mauro Colagreco
Côte is a one-Michelin-starred, sophisticated, and welcoming Riviera-inspired dining experience by lauded 3 Michelin Star Chef Mauro Colagreco.
Mauro Colagreco has forged a style of his own, born of his Argentinian heritage, the chefs with whom he trained, and his strong intuition as he draws on the local culture on both sides of the French-Italian border.
His restaurant in France, Mirazur, was awarded Three Michelin Stars and ranked 1st in San Pellegrino’s 2019 “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants”. Mauro Colagreco was also voted “The Best Chef in the World” by Le Chef Compilation 2019.
Settle into light-drenched, elegant interiors with panoramic views of the shimmering Chao Phraya River for an unforgettable romantic dinner in Bangkok.
The menu offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional recipes of the French and Italian Riviera, from Nice to Genoa.
Available for lunch and dinner service, the always evolving menu at Côte in Bangkok is served as a range of multi-course menus, including ‘carte blanche’, which sees a surprise meal play out over nine dishes. That might mean local sea urchin with cauliflower, langoustine with tomatoes and dried fruit or salt-crusted beetroot with caviar sauce.
Regional suppliers and a kitchen greenhouse fuel it all. The gin trolley and plentiful wine selection are impressive features too! Be sure to have your server give you a tour of the wine cellar before your leave!
Stella
Capella Bangkok’s moody cocktail bar is simply called Stella. The bar itself is visually striking, featuring a stuffed albino peacock, cosier room filled with sofas, extravagant four poster lounge beds and grand piano.
Here the cocktails are inspired by 4 iconic female bartending legends who helped revolutionize the cocktail industry: Ada Coleman from the legendary America Bar at London’s Savoy Hotel, Maria Dolores Boadas who was dubbed the grand dame of the European cocktail scene while slinging drinks at Barcelona’s oldest cocktail bar, actress Rita Hayworth who was the inspiration for the margarita, and Jay Perrine America’s foremost bourbon expert.
The chic riverfront parlour is managed by Song Terbsiri. He has earned top spots in prestigious competitions such as Diplomatico Go Local Challenge 2018, the Mixology F&B Master Thailand 2019 and Diageo World Class Thailand 2022.
We suggest popping by for a late night tipple, when the room fills with soulful voices and sultry live music. Pair your punch with a few nibbles if you’re feeling peckish such as Lobster Nori Rolls, Foie Gras Cigars, and Panipuri.
Tea Lounge
Remarkable river views and a calming lily pond are the backdrop for daytime refreshments and high teas at Capella Bangkok.
Embark on your own bespoke loose leaf journey, with a choice of premium varieties, along with fresh herbal and floral infusions, which can be savoured whilst soaking up the ambience of the historical river.
Capella Bangkok’s award-winning Executive Pastry Chef, Sylvain Constans, has created a Signature High Tea Experience with a Dessert Trolley of dainty delicacies.
For a truly indulgent experience afternoon tea in Bangkok, the Tea Lounge also presents Capella Bangkok Signature Diamant Champagne, bottled exclusively for the hotel by the Vranken Pommery house.
Plain and raisin scones are served with clotted cream, and house-made strawberry jam and spiced apple preserve. Four pretty savouries can be enjoyed with 6 of the eye-popping cakes from the trolly if you’re dining as a pair.
Kin
Kin is the hotel’s colourful patisserie located directly beside Gallery and the entrance to Phra Nakhon.
If you’ve got a sweet tooth you can purchase pretty pastries and cakes as well as crunchy French macarons and quality coffee and tea. The signature must-try sweet is a Japanese Roll Cake.
If you don’t have time to indulge in Afternoon Tea all of the cakes served out of the trolly can be purchased here to take home.
Pinto Pool Service
Capella Bangkok’s turquoise saltwater pool is lined with white marble topped with a choir of comfy loungers and chic wooden cabanas.
Attentive and friendly poolside service includes complimentary sunscreen, towels, iced water, and watermelon slices served on crushed ice.
If you’re feeling peckish wag your finger down the menu and you’ll find craft cocktails, fine champagne, ice-cold beer and selection of both Thai and Western specialties served inside pinto boxes.
Fun Things To Do In Bangkok
While it’s easy to relax in the lap of luxury at your luxurious hotel pool or spa we suggest booking fun tours to experience all that Bangkok has to offer!
No trip to Bangkok is complete until you’ve visited the Grand Palace and many of the city’s golden glimmering temples. Many local tour operators offer fun tours for those who want to experience the city by tuk tuk, bicycle, riverboat or on foot.
Book one of these private or group tours to enjoy an authentic Thai experience that is sure to make your Bangkok getaway unforgettable.
- Private Bangkok Airport Transfer: arrive to Bangkok with ease by booking a private airport transfer in advance.
- Private 8 Hour “Best Of Bangkok In A Day”: first time visitors to Bangkok will love this full day private city tour featuring all of the city’s top attractions.
- Bangkok Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour: enjoy sightseeing in the Thai capital at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus pass good on the Elephant GoGo Double Decker Bus. With 15 stops, you can explore many of the city’s top attractions.
- Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret Show: enjoy a night of dazzling entertainment at one of Bangkok’s most famous Ladyboy shows.
- Bangkok At Night: Temples, Markets and Food By Tuk-Tuk: on this 4 hour tour enjoy the magical of Bangkok at night via tuk tuk. Stops include temples, flower market, street food snacks and dinner at a local restaurant.
- Bangkok Walking Food Tour: join a fun small group walking tour to explore Bangkok’s famous street food scene. Sample dishes like pork with sticky rice and papaya salad.
- Manohra Luxury Dinner River Cruise: hop on a classy dinner cruise on a restored antique rice barge. Admire views of Bangkok’s twinkling skyline while enjoying a 4-course meal.
- Bangkok Jungle Bike Tour: fitness fans will love this 4 hour bike tour exploring Bangkok’s most beautiful natural spaces. Includes a delicious Thai lunch.
- Half Day Tour Royal Grand Palace & Bangkok Temples: this 5 hour private tour visits Bangkok’s most famous attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Traimit
- Food Market Tour + Thai Cooking Class: master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tasty tour, featuring a guided market visit followed by a cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok.
- Muay Thai Show at Rajadamnern Stadium: sports enthusiasts shouldn’t leave Thailand without watching a Muay Thai Thai Kickboxing match.
- Railway Market, Floating Market & Salt Farm Tour: this popular 7 hour tour takes out outside of Bangkok to visit the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Railway Market. Includes a boat ride.
- Full Day Ayutthaya Historical Park Small Group Tour: this 9 hour day group tour visits the UNESCO Ayutthaya Historical Park located north of Bangkok.
- Pattaya and Coral Island Tour: this 13 hour group tour visits Pattaya and nearby Coral Island where you can swim and snorkel.
- River Kwai Full Day Tour: this 11 hour group tour includes a visit to the infamous bridge on the River Kwai, built by Allied prisoners of war (POW) during World War II. It includes a visit to a war cemetery, Japanese POW camp and buffet lunch.
Capella Bangkok Hotel Contact
300, 2 Charoen Krung Rd, 66-2-098-3888
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