Originally Posted by
JoeWoodstock
We were in Bangkok for the first time a year ago, stayed at the HR Bangkok and enjoyed our stay, including our suite upgrade (via SUA). Breakfast spread was amazing, and the lounge was quite nice. Where else would you stay, if not at the HR? The Kimpton looks interesting to me.
If you mean 5-star chain hotels in the more adult-oriented part of Sukhumvit, the main comparables are the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the JW Marriott, the Sofitel Sukhumvit, and the HR Bangkok. In my view, the SGS is the best of the four, followed by the JW Marriott. The Sofitel and the HR are both still very good, but a notch below.
If you mean 5-star chain hotels anywhere in Bangkok that are at least as good as the HR Bangkok, then the list is much longer - probably around two dozen properties.
The Kimpton is quite different in character from the HR Bangkok, but better overall in my view. It is a little less convenient for public transport. If you book the Kimpton, it is worth comparing the rates available through IHG Luxury & Lifestyle as well.