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Uber-luxury hotel group Aman has just opened its newest property. It looks gorgeous, though is priced on a completely different level than anything else in the city…
Basics of the new Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has opened as of April 2, 2025. The property was first announced back in 2019, with an anticipated 2022 opening. As you can see, there was quite the delay, but the property has finally opened. The Bangkok property is Aman’s second property in Thailand, after Phuket’s Amanpuri, which was the brand’s first-ever resort.
Aman Bangkok is situated in the seven-acre century-old tropical gardens of Nai Lert Park, and features 52 accommodations, all of which are suites, in addition to residences. The property is in a 36-story building, with guest rooms on floors 11 through 18 (the property also has residences, which are located on higher floors). The property’s interior has been designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
What’s impressive is that all accommodations at the hotel are a minimum of 92 square meters (990 square feet). So the hotel isn’t taking liberties with referring to it as an all-suite property. These really are all massive, full suites.
As far as amenities go, the property boasts a wellness area taking up 1,500 square meters (16,150 square feet), including seven treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy area, a fitness, and more. Then there’s a 25-meter (82-foot) outdoor pool.
As far as dining goes, Aman Bangkok has quite the array of options. These include Arva (an Italian restaurant open for lunch and dinner), Seusi (a sushi omakase experience open for dinner), Hiori (a 14-seat Japanese teppanyaki experience open for dinner), 1872 (a lounge and bar serving Western classics, Thai cuisine, and afternoon tea), and Aman Lounge (an all-day lounge serving light bites).
This is Aman’s 36th property. Admittedly Aman isn’t what it once was, under the leadership of founder Adrian Zecha. He was an absolute trendsetter in hospitality, and opened hotels in locations that other hotel groups wouldn’t even consider.
Under the current ownership, the focus is definitely on cashing in on the Aman name, and selling residences, club memberships, and more. Rather than building peaceful resorts in remote places, we’re seeing openings in places like New York, Miami, Bangkok, Los Cabos, etc. Still, Aman is a high quality hotel brand.
Aman Bangkok rates & inclusions
Bangkok is one of the best value luxury hotel markets in the world, as you have some incredible properties that are relatively reasonably priced (compared to cities like London, Paris, Tokyo, etc.). So, what are rates at Aman Bangkok like?
Well, they’re very high. Like, way higher than anything else you’ll currently find in the city. Of course rates are dynamic and can change over time, but currently I’m seeing the absolute lowest rates of $1,200+, while in the peak season we’re looking at rates of $2,000+.
If you are going to book the property, I’d recommend doing so through a Virtuoso travel advisor, who can add extra perks, like a property credit and an upgrade. Ford and his team can help with these requests, and can be reached at [email protected].
Stays at Aman Bangkok include flexible check-in, daily breakfast, a complimentary minibar (including alcohol), and daily cultural programming. Furthermore, stays of two or more nights also include arrival fast track airport services and limousine transfers.
On the one hand, I’d be surprised if the hotel can actually sustain these kinds of rates. On the other hand, the price isn’t that bad when you consider the size of the suites we’re talking about. The pricing is comparable to what you’d pay for a suite of this size at the city’s other top properties.
That being said, often it can be hard to get people to pay such a high rate when that’s the entry level cost, rather than the cost for an upgraded room. Only time will tell. For what it’s worth, the Capella Bangkok recently took the number one spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list, and rates there start at about half as much, with entry level rooms being 61 square meters.
Certainly the opening of Aman Bangkok is well timed. The White Lotus Season 3 has just premiered, and was filmed in Thailand. While that partnership is with Four Seasons rather than Aman, I imagine the show will create quite the demand for travel to Thailand (as we’ve seen in the past, with Hawaii and Sicily).
Bottom line
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has opened as of April 2025, and should set a new standard for luxury hotels in Thailand’s capital. The property features 52 suites, all of which are massive, at a minimum of 92 square meters. The hotel also features several dining outlets, a huge wellness area, and more.
Rates here are super expensive, which I suppose isn’t surprising, given the size of the rooms, plus Aman’s reputation. At least quite a few things are included. I’m still not convinced Aman will be able to sustain these rates, but I guess we’ll see!
What do you make of Aman Bangkok? Do you think the hotel will be able to command such a premium?
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