Looking to read a detailed Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel review before booking your next trip to Thailand? You’ve come to the right place!
The award winning 5-star luxury hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Bangkok near the city’s beloved green oasis, Lumphini Park.
I spent 2 nights in a luxurious suite at the hotel. My Kimpton Bangkok Hotel review features info on the luxury hotels accommodation options, wellness programs, restaurants and unique on-site amenities.
Book A Luxurious Holiday at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the city’s Langsuan district, nestled beside Lumphini Park, the crown jewel of the city’s green spaces.
Maa-lai stems from the age-old Thai philosophy “lamjat,” which dictates that life should be approached as a work of art. The ancient belief encourages people to continuously craft and refine the details in the pursuit of perfection.
The award-winning 5 star hotel first opened its doors in 2020. Like all Kimpton Hotel’s, the Bangkok property is very design-forward, implementing awesome art and lush green interiors as an homage to the nearby park.
A palette of warm, organic materials envelopes guests in a sleek cocoon, while local crafts, handcrafted textiles and whimsical artwork add warmth and softness to the hotel’s kintsugi-inspired design and linear, modern architecture. Instagram-worthy outdoor swings are brought indoors, while movable, feel-at-home furniture create just the right social spaces.
For visitors venturing further afield in search of inner-city adventure, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offers a seamless introduction to the city’y trendy Creative District. From behind-the-scenes studio tours and popping warehouse parties to speakeasy dive bars and secret pop-up dinners, concierge recommended discoveries await along every hidden soi and trok.
Kimpton 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 Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok stand out from the rest:
- The hotel features 362 luxurious accommodations, from chic guest rooms to jaw-dropping suites.
- It’s central location near Lumphini Park means it’s easy to visit all of the city’s top attractions.
- Like all Kimpton properties, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok hosts a complimentary social hour every day between 5-6pm. During this time, guests can sip complimentary wine, cocktails, and beer while snacking on light bites.
- Rest and relax at Amaranth Spa, offering massages, body scrubs, facials and bespoke beauty treatments.
- Keep fit on holiday at the 24 hour fitness centre outfitted with free weights, cardio machines as well as yoga, pilates, aerobics, and marital arts classes.
- On a hot day cool off by swimming in the hotel’s 26 metre long heated saltwater infinity pool. Surrounding the pool you can relax on lounge chairs and order sips and nibbles at the nearby bar.
- The property features 6 unique culinary concepts, including a one of the city’s best rooftop bars, fine dining Italian and a sky-high “library” serving an Instagram-worthy high tea.
Accommodation
The most important question you have to ask yourself when reading a Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel review is, “what type of accommodation would I like to book for my holiday?”
The Kimpton Bangkok boasts 362 guest rooms, including 131 served apartments), which are designed with organic materials and traditional Thai artisanship. Whether you’re looking for an entry level room or want to splurge on one of the specialty suites, each room at the hotel offers a relaxing cocoon away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Skip inside a chic suite and you’ll find Asian artistic heritage is reflected in every corner, starting with complimentary HARNN bath amenities and splashes of local art. From triple-glazed windows to rid all noises and VIFA Nordic sound system to intelligent newly glided Dyson hairdryers glammed up in all suites and anti-fog bathroom mirrors.
If you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion we suggest booking the swanky 320 sqm Bill Kimpton Suite. The Kimpton Bangkok Hotel’s most lavish accommodation features a super king bed, cozy living room, fully stocked bar, Nespresso machine, whirlpool jacuzzi, separate bath and rain shower, bath bomb menu, plush robes by Christian Develter for Tube Gallery and private balcony with jaw-dropping views overlooking the city.
Friendly housekeeping staff offer a nightly turndown service in coordinating with the hotel’s bakery team, offering a selection of Thai delicacies which rotate each evening so you have something special to savour before bed (like Thai iced tea kits or stick rice wrapped in banana leaf).
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Amaranth Spa
If you’re looking to rest and relax on holiday book a treatment at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel’s serene spa.
Amaranth Spa focuses on harnessing energy flow by using organic ingredients, designed to indulge and revive. Like the enchanting amaranth flower and energy stone, the hotel’s spa offers an array of healing therapies that fuse ancient Asian wisdom with modern cosmetic techniques.
The 800 sqm spa features 6 opulent treatment rooms, including a separate spa consultation space and dedicated manicure and pedicure room. The aesthetic of the spa is inspired by curved stone and granite, which symbolizes an endless flow of wellbeing.
When guests arrive to the spa they’re offered a cup of welcome iced tea and scented oshibori towel. The thoughtfulness of the relaxing spa music and signature scent with grassy fragrance (an ode to Lumpini Park) makes settling in before your treatment a breeze.
Facial treatments utilize high-end French skincare line Biologique Recherche, which is known for its amazing efficacy and uses a clinical approach to beauty care.
If you’re jet-lagged and keen for a fully body experience we suggest booking the Nuad Thai massage, which can run 90 or 120 minutes. This massage is devised to stimulate your trigger points or “Jut San Yaan,” with the use of fingers, elbows and knees.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel Restaurants
No Kimpton Bangkok Hotel review is complete until you’ve had an opportunity to wag your finger down each of the hotel’s marvellous menus.
The hotel boasts 6 unique food & beverage concepts, from an Italian Cichetti concept to tropical rooftop bar and one of the city’s best afternoon teas.
CRAFT
CRAFT is the hotel’s pet-friendly café and bar, pouring locally sourced Karo coffee from Thailand’s Nan province, creative cocktails and craft beer in a cool communal space.
With multiple entrances and exits, CRAFT is a lively social hub, which during our visit was hustle and bustle from morning until late at night. En route to the elevators, the lively cafe is the designated pitstop to pick up a snack, to linger for a chat or to sit down for a nightcap.
CRAFT’s impressive menu features a selection of All Day Breakfast dishes (Shakshuka, Seafood Omurice, Kaprao Wrap), Healthy Bowls (Grilled Halloumi Salad, Tuna & Salmon Poke Bowl, Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad), Sandwiches (Cubano, Reuben, Chicken Guacamole Club), Tidbits (Duck Confit Taquitos, Lillipop Chicken Wings), and Dips (Hummus, Za’atar Labneh).
Being a pet-friendly café, CRAFT welcomes four-legged furry companions. Skipping through CRAFT on a weekend feels like you’re prancing through a dog show!
We suggest hanging out on the outdoor terrace and if your pooch is being perfect treat them to one of the items off the Furry Friendly Menu featuring Royal Canin Gravy Salsa, Best Friend’s Beef and selection of ice creams like Minty Fresh Dog Kiss and Lickin’ Liver Pate.
Stock Room
Stockroom is a playful neighbourhood buffet concept, open for all-day dining and Sea+Land Dinner feasts. It’s where guests gather each morning for an impressive all-you-can-eat breakfast.
Located on the hotel’s 5th floor, the hotel’s casual yet high-energy restaurant boasts an onsite coffee roaster, juice bar, bakery, butcher, grill, larder, and fresh pasta station.
Stroll through an endless array of pop-up food stalls, serving up sophisticated street-eats, from imported cheeses and fresh seafood to made-to-order pasta.
If you’re skipping through Stock Room at lunch or dinner we recommend the Softshell Crispy Crab Salad, Charcuterie & Cheese Board, Penne Carbonara, BBQ Pork Ribs, Cedar Plank Salmon, Mexican Pork Chorizo Burger, and anything from the Asian-pop up station like Crab Meat Pad Kaprao and Tom Yam Goong with young coconut.
Ms. Jigger
Ms. Jigger is the Kimpton Bangkok Hotel’s unique Italian cichetti concept, open daily for lunch and dinner. Cicchetti are small snacks or side dishes, typically served in traditional “bàcari” in Venice.
At Ms. Jigger Chef Davide Caló celebrates the Venetian snack tradition by pairing mouth-watering Italian dishes with the restaurant’s exceptional Narrative Cocktail menu.
Start the evening by flipping through the Ms. Jigger cocktail menu, called “The Tales of Thailand.” Guests can sip their way from Thailand’s norther mountains to southern beaches by ordering lovely libations that pay homage to the countries unique regional flavour profiles.
The Lan Na is shaken with Don Julio Blanco, Aperol and Silpin Thai jasmine rice while the Ayutthaya is muddled with Bacardi Carta Blanca, rainbow tea and mango sticky rice.
Highlights from Chef Caló cichetti-inspired menu include truffle arancini, red tuna tartare, red prawn tartare topped cacio e pepe risotto, black olive potato gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, and prosciutto burrata pizza.
Maa-Lai Library
Served at the 30th floor at the Maa-Lai Library, the “Afternoon Tea at the Library” is the highest elevation afternoon tea served in Bangkok, crowned by a breathtaking panoramic views.
Maa-Lai Library is inspired by the concept of a cosy library corner in a private home. The elevated, relaxing space also boasts its own spacious terrace to enjoy the weather with unobstructed views.
Afternoon Tea at the Library fulfils its library theme with unique refreshments served in a customized wood “book”, the Signature and the Vegetarian Signature sets which are available daily from 1-5pm.
The two exclusive tea blends for Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok include the floral Marigold blend with hints of jasmine, rose and marigold, and the fruity Peach blend with refreshing peach and rounded with rose and jasmine.
Kimpton Bangkok’s distinguished afternoon tea menu features a selection of vanilla and chipotle scones served with lemon curse, Devonshire cream, wild berry jam and blood orange marmalade.
On the savoury side nibble on Salmon Beetroot Toast, Foie Gras Summer Roll, and Lobster Salad Crostini. If sweets are your thing you’ll love the Lim Meringue Tarts, Raspberry Cream Eclairs, Blueberry Ispahan Macarons and Chili Chocolate Terrines.
Bar Yard
Sky-high on the 40th floor of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Bar Yard is a rooftop garden and drinking oasis with a playful, tropical setting. Ranked as one of Bangkok’s best rooftop bars, Bar Yard boasts an unobstructed 360-degree backdrop.
As guests stroll through lush-green shrubs and flora, they can’t help but sway to the sultry beats spun by the resident DJ. The fun tiki bar drinks menu is perfectly paired with finger-licking-good American backyard barbecue and Tex Mex favourites.
Hop up at the bar and flip through the drink menu inspired by South American ingredients, like the popular Pineapple Clarity, Hot & Corny, Gin-chee, and Kaffirlicious. A range of local and international craft beers, wines, classic cocktails and champagne round off the impressive list.
Helming the grill is Chef Lamberto Valdez Lara, who reinvigorates the classic barbecue with a variety of signature, seasonal farm-to-plate, barbecue-style dishes such as slow-cooked beef brisket, smoked ribs, jerk chicken and applewood smoked pork belly.
Plan accordingly as the Kimpton Bangkok’s rooftop restaurant hosts a weekly Taco Tuesday and Paella Sunday.
Avant
Avant means “before” or “ahead” in French. It is a word deep with personal significance for celebrated Singaporean chef, Haikal Johari. To him, “avant” is the process of looking back, drawing on his extensive experience to advance or move forward with confidence.
The celebrated chef’s tasting menu-only restaurant presents his culinary ambitions as a young cook, now enhanced by his vantage point today. AVANT is an intimate fine dining restaurant on the 30th floor of the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offering spectacular views. It sets a beautiful stage for Chef Haikal’s vision of a refined contemporary French experience with Asian sensibilities.
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.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Contact
78 Soi Ton Son, 66-2-056-9999
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