Lebua at State Tower

Overlooking the Chao Phraya River and the skyscrapers of Bangkok, the 63 stories of the Lebua are a respite from the vibrant Bangkok street life below. Don’t let the businesslike exterior fool you, as it’s filled with luxe amenities inside: the all-suite, modern, Western-style rooms have balconies and feather beds, while bathrooms are furnished with glass showers and marble fixtures. Lebua’s staff is impeccable, offering a friendly wai greeting (a slight bow) each time a guest enters and delivering a hand-stamped card stating tomorrow’s weather forecast at turndown.