1Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
9.5Langsuan · Outdoor pool · 60m sky garden
A 60-meter outdoor pool in an elevated garden facing Lumphini Park. Possibly the longest hotel pool in central Bangkok.
60m pool in a sky gardenfrom $260View hotel →
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Sky pools high above the tropical metropolis
Bangkok perfected the rooftop infinity pool. We rank the city's most spectacular sky pools — the ones with the skyline view, the cocktail program and the warm tropical evenings.
Ranking
Top 20
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2The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon
9.4Silom · Outdoor pool · skyline
A wide outdoor pool on the podium of the iconic Mahanakhon tower with skyline views in every direction.
Pool inside Mahanakhon towerfrom $230View hotel →
3Capella Bangkok
9.4Chao Phraya River · Outdoor pool · riverside
A long, sculptural outdoor pool right on the Chao Phraya river. The most refined hotel pool in Bangkok.
Riverside pool with city skylinefrom $700View hotel →
4The Siam
9.3Dusit · Outdoor pool · 25m mosaic
A 25-meter blue-mosaic pool in a Bensley-designed garden by the river. Adults-only and very calm.
Bill Bensley pool designfrom $500View hotel →
5Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
9.2Riverside · Outdoor pool · riverside garden
A heritage outdoor pool in tropical gardens by the river. The grande dame of Bangkok hotel pools.
Legendary riverside poolfrom $600View hotel →
6Park Hyatt Bangkok
9.1Ploenchit · Rooftop pool · 9th floor
A heated outdoor pool on the 9th floor of the Central Embassy tower with a long urban view.
Skyline pool above Central Embassyfrom $400View hotel →
7SO/ Bangkok
9.0Sathorn · Outdoor pool · 10th floor
A heated outdoor pool on the 10th floor with daybeds and one of the best Lumphini Park views in town.
10th-floor park-view poolfrom $230View hotel →
8Rosewood Bangkok
9.0Ploenchit · Outdoor pool · garden
A long outdoor pool wrapped around a tropical garden, on the podium of the architecturally striking Rosewood tower.
Tropical garden poolfrom $450View hotel →
9Anantara Siam Bangkok
8.9Ratchadamri · Outdoor pool · 27m lagoon
A 27-meter lagoon-style outdoor pool in lush gardens, in the heart of central Bangkok.
27m lagoon poolfrom $260View hotel →
10The Peninsula Bangkok
8.9Riverside · Outdoor pool · three-tier riverside
A three-level outdoor pool that cascades toward the Chao Phraya river. Brilliantly designed for sunsets.
Three-tier riverside poolfrom $400View hotel →
By style
Pick your vibe
The Top 10 in Bangkok ranks every pool by overall score. These shortlists narrow it down by what kind of afternoon you want.
Best rooftop pools
Skyline views, sunset DJs, plunge pools above the city.
- 9.5
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Langsuan · Outdoor pool · 60m sky garden
- 9.4
The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon
Silom · Outdoor pool · skyline
- 9.1
Park Hyatt Bangkok
Ploenchit · Rooftop pool · 9th floor
Resort & beachfront
Big-water, full-cabana hotels — closest thing to a beach resort in town.
- 9.4
Capella Bangkok
Chao Phraya River · Outdoor pool · riverside
- 9.3
The Siam
Dusit · Outdoor pool · 25m mosaic
- 9.2
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Riverside · Outdoor pool · riverside garden
Quiet & grown-up
Low-key crowd, no party soundtrack, real swimming space.
- 9.4
Capella Bangkok
Chao Phraya River · Outdoor pool · riverside
- 9.3
The Siam
Dusit · Outdoor pool · 25m mosaic
- 9.0
Rosewood Bangkok
Ploenchit · Outdoor pool · garden
Pool + serious spa
Where the pool comes with a proper wellness floor.
- 9.5
Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Langsuan · Outdoor pool · 60m sky garden
- 9.4
Capella Bangkok
Chao Phraya River · Outdoor pool · riverside
- 9.3
The Siam
Dusit · Outdoor pool · 25m mosaic
Neighborhoods
Where to stay
A quick map of which Bangkok neighborhoods have the most pool hotels — and what to expect from each.
Riverside
3 hotels
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok9.2
- The Peninsula Bangkok8.9
- Lebua at State Tower8.7
Ploenchit
3 hotels
- Park Hyatt Bangkok9.1
- Rosewood Bangkok9.0
- The Okura Prestige Bangkok8.8
Sathorn
3 hotels
- SO/ Bangkok9.0
- Banyan Tree Bangkok8.7
- Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn8.6
Sukhumvit
3 hotels
- 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok8.8
- Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit8.5
- Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit8.3
Langsuan
1 hotel
- Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok9.5
Silom
1 hotel
- The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon9.4
