Review: Aman Bangkok, Thailand (One Of The World’s Best City Hotels)

During my two-part birthday trip to the Golden Triangle, I checked out four different hotels in Bangkok, given that it’s one of the world’s best value cities for luxury hotels, and the market keeps getting better (separately, I’m reviewing the Rosewood Bangkok, Capella Bangkok, and Four Seasons Bangkok).

In this installment, I’d like to review the 52-key Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, which only opened in 2025. Not only is this one of Bangkok’s newest luxury hotels, but it’s also arguably the city’s most anticipated luxury opening in many years.

The Aman brand is very well regarded, and has no doubt evolved a lot over time. Aman’s recent focus on city hotels isn’t exactly my favorite concept, as I loved how the brand used to be more focused on secluded destinations, back in the day.

That being said, the Aman Bangkok is simply a spectacularly good hotel. The design is breathtaking, the amenities are endless, the restaurants and bars are top notch, and this is a “true” Aman in terms of the service level.

The only quirk I’d add is that service at this hotel is so attentive that it’s almost overwhelming. Like, I can’t think of another hotel where you’ll be greeted so often between walking in the door and getting to your room. It’s very impressive… or something. I also wouldn’t necessarily recommend this hotel for families, since it’s so peaceful that you might almost feel uncomfortable.

Booking the Aman Bangkok

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is priced at the very top of the city’s hotel market. Rates for an entry level room typically range from $1,200 to $1,600 per night (and sometimes even higher), depending on the season. While those rates are high, it’s important to emphasize that:

• This is an all-suite property, and the smallest accommodations are 92 square meters (990 square feet)
• Stays at the property include arrival fast track service at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), limousine transfer from either Bangkok airport (one-way if staying one night, roundtrip if staying two or more nights), flexible 24-hour check-in, daily breakfast, in-room refreshments, access to all the facilties, etc.

We were staying in the slow season, so our rate was $1,200, which was booked through Virtuoso. For booking through Virtuoso, we also received a room upgrade subject to availability, a $100 property credit, and more. Obviously that’s expensive, but we wanted to check out the hotel for one night, as we were curious.

Ford and his team are happy to help with Virtuoso requests at Aman properties, and can be reached at [email protected].

Aman Bangkok location

I’m jumping a little out of order with this trip report series. While we checked out the other three Bangkok properties prior to going to the Golden Triangle, we actually stayed at the Aman Bangkok on our way back, after going to the Golden Triangle. However, I figure it makes sense to do back-to-back reviews of all the hotels in the city.

Anyway, since we had just arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, we were literally met at our gate for a meet & greet service, and then brought straight to the Maybach that would be taking us to the Aman… talk about a nice ride!

The Aman Bangkok is located in central Bangkok, which people will have mixed feelings about. On the one hand, this is a convenient area to be in terms of ease of access to other parts of the city. On the other hand, many of the nicer hotels are on the river, given the great views that affords. Personally I’d consider the location of the Aman to be the one downside, as I do like to be on the river.

For what it’s worth, the hotel is located within a 36-story tower. The hotel and its facilities take up levels eight through 18, and then there are residences on the top floors.

Now, while I don’t love the general location of the Aman, it does have something very special — it’s located within the seven-acre Nai Lert Park, the city’s largest privately owned park (though it’s open to the public). It’s very cool to be staying within this space, as this property also has quite some history. There are even park tours available (complimentary for guests), if you want to learn more.

Aman Bangkok lobby & check-in

Upon arriving at the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, we could immediately tell this property would have traditional Aman service. We were greeted by name upon exiting the car. The hotel has a small ground floor welcome area, while the main lobby is on level nine.

On level nine you’ll find reception immediately as you step out of the elevator, along with several of the food & beverage outlets.

The design of this property is simply breathtaking. And the space also has a vibe that sort of reflects the design — there’s relaxing music playing, all the staff speak in soft voices, etc.

We were asked to have a seat in the lounge area, where we were offered tea-based welcome drinks, along with cold towels. There was also a bit of a “cleansing” welcome ceremony, which is very Aman-esque.

They really try to make this feel like a traditional Aman, something that I think is lacking with the Aman New York, for example. On departure, there was also a special ceremony, so they make the whole thing pretty cohesive.

Within minutes of arrival, we were escorted up to our suite. Let me mention that the hotel has two sets of elevators — one set takes you between the ground floor and lobby, while the other takes you between the lobby and the guest rooms.

Aman Bangkok suite

We were assigned room 177, located on level 17. The design of this property is just amazing. All the floors with guest rooms have atriums spanning two floors, and each of the atriums is reportedly different. You can only access the floors you’re staying on, so I can’t actually vouch for that claim, but that’s what I heard.

Each of the floors with guest rooms at the Aman Bangkok has seven suites, with each being in a different category. The suites are all very similar sizes (92-99 square meters), so the difference is just the views they have, whether they’re corner suites, etc.

We were upgraded two categories to a corner suite (it goes deluxe suite, then premier suite, then corner suite, then premier suite). Essentially the corner suite is the better option in terms of the amount of view you get (as it’s 270 degrees), but it affords you the less premium view.

Anyway, the suite featured an entryway with a long hallway, and the minibar on one side.

The minibar had Nespresso coffee, tea, soft drinks, juice, beer, and liquor. There were also some snacks in little containers, including nuts and dried ginger mango. Everything was complimentary, except for the liquor.

Past the minibar, you’ll then find yourself in a hallway that passes the bathroom, enroute to the bedroom. There’s a bunch of closet space here as well.

To start with the bedroom, it featured a supremely comfortable king size bed, a long banquette over by the window, a desk with a chair, and a dining table with one chair. You’ll notice there’s no obvious TV when you enter the room, which I really like — the TV is actually hidden in a console near the foot of the bed.

The technology in the room was stellar, including full electrical bedside controls, plus universal charging, USB-A, and USB-C outlets.

Waiting on the table in the bedroom was a lovely welcome amenity, consisting of a bottle of Bollinger champagne, a chocolate birthday tart, and some fruit.

The bathroom was probably at least as big as the bedroom, which is not the typical way that you see space allocated. It was an incredible bathroom, with double sinks and a massive circular tub in the middle of the room.

I love how both the toilet and shower were sort of hidden behind black panels.

The toilet was in its own, private room, with a bidet-style feature.

The shower was also large, with great water pressure and temperature control.

Toiletries were in reusable, unbranded containers, but the products felt high quality.

Every little detail in the room just felt perfect. I mean, just look at how pretty the amenities under the sink are.

To state the obvious, the layout is a bit awkward if you have a guest who is arriving in the room while someone is in the bathroom. While there can be privacy between the bedroom and bathroom (thanks to a sliding door), the only way to move between the bedroom and outside of the room is via the hall along the bathroom.

I really can’t say enough good things about the finishes throughout the room. It just feels like an endless amount of money was poured into these rooms.

Now, the one thing I didn’t love about the room was the view. The views are nicer in the other direction, but from this side of the hotel, the view was of a nearby high-rise, a construction site, and parts of the city in the distance. Of course this is kind of what I was expecting, given that the hotel is in central Bangkok, but it’s quite a contrast to what you’d get if you were staying on the river.

Another thing worth mentioning is how flawless housekeeping was. This is a traditional Aman, in the sense that they have “invisible” housekeeping, who just constantly show up in your room to refresh it. For example, our room was even refreshed on the morning of our departure, while we were at breakfast. There just aren’t many hotels where you get that level of service.

All-in-all, I thought the suite was just incredible. Now, I’m not sure the massive bathroom is necessarily the most efficient use of space (compared to having a proper, separate living room), but it certainly makes for very luxurious accommodations.

Aman Bangkok pool

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has an outdoor pool, located on the ninth floor, and it’s open daily from 7AM until 8PM. This is such a cool pool, and outdoor space overall. It features a 25-meter (82-foot) pool, along with a couple of hydrotherapy pools.

There’s also lots of seating, including loungers, tables with chairs, couches, etc.

The views from this side of the property are also much nicer.

You’ll also notice a “cutout” in the pool for a tree, and that’s because it’s the third tallest tree in Bangkok, and they didn’t want to cut it down when building the hotel.

There’s also a poolside bar, with drinks, snacks, etc., which is staffed throughout the day.

What a beautiful pool setup for a hotel that’s right in the middle of a city!

Aman Bangkok spa & gym

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has an impressive wellness area, spread across three levels, covering 1,500 square meters (16,150 square feet). The main spa reception is located on level 10, then the pool is located on level nine, and a medical wellness center is located on level eight. You can find all the spa treatment menus here.

The spa has gorgeous design throughout. It has changing facilities, hydrotherapy, a sauna and steam room, a relaxation area, and more.

The spa has a total of eight treatment rooms, and seven of them are just single treatment rooms.

There’s then Banya Spa House, essentially a private spa room for couples, which almost feels more like a hotel room. It has a treatment room area, a bed for relaxing, a private hydrotherapy area, etc.

The only catch is that this suite costs extra in addition to getting treatments. So if you’re a couple and want a treatment in the same room, your only option is to book this room at an additional cost.

The spa area also has the 24/7 gym, which is ridiculously impressive for a hotel of this size. It has lots of natural light, and a great selection of cardio and weight equipment (though I think they should have some heavier free weights, as they maxed out at 22 kg).

Aman Bangkok restaurants & bars

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has an impressive selection of food & beverage outlets. Keep in mind that nowadays Aman’s city hotels sell memberships, with the idea being that part of a hotel is actually a club for members. That’s why you’ll find a disproportionate number of dining outlets.

• On level nine (the lobby level), Aman Bangkok has 1872 Bar Lounge (the all-day lobby lounge) and Arva (the Italian all-day dining restaurant, also where breakfast is served); these are open to the public
• On level 19 (officially the Aman Club level), Aman Bangkok has Aman Lounge (the evening cocktail lounge with live music), Hiori (the teppanyaki restaurant), and Sesui (the omakase restaurant); these are available primarily to hotel guests and club members, though some number of reservations may be made available to the public

Let’s start with 1872 Bar Lounge, which is open daily from 9AM until 11PM, and you can find all the menus here. This is essentially the lobby bar, serving coffee, cocktails, afternoon tea, and snacks and meals throughout the day.

We had drinks here in the evening, which began with a lemongrass ginger welcome drink, and cold towels.

We then ordered two of the signature cocktails — I had the 1872 Martini, while Ford had the Blossom Negroni. Both drinks were truly incredible, in terms of presentation and taste. They were also served with some olives and spiced cashews.

Now let’s take a look at Arva, the all-day dining restaurant. Breakfast is served from 6:30AM until 10:30AM (with an international selection), and then lunch is served from 12PM until 2:30PM, while dinner is served from 5:30PM until 10PM (with an Italian theme). You can find all the menus here.

The restaurant as such is beautiful, and is broken up into several zones, to feel more intimate. In particular, I love how there’s seating right by the lobby water feature, which is so fun.

The Aman Bangkok doesn’t have a breakfast buffet, but instead, has an unlimited a la carte concept. I love this idea, as all the dishes are intentionally small and come out very quickly, so you can truly try all kinds of things.

Our drinks were excellent, included the iced latte, cold brew, the juice, and the wellness shot.

To eat, first we ordered the mango yogurt bowl and chia seed bowl. Yum.

Then we had the and the kimchee omelet and prawn toast.

Lastly, we had some mango and the Thai crab omelet.

All the dishes were exceptionally good, and I loved the quick, small portioned a la carte breakfast concept. In the interest of being thorough and reviewing the hotel, we also decided to have lunch here. At the beginning of the meal, we were brought some freshly baked bread, and some other snacks.

I’m a simple man, so I ordered the Napoli-style pizza, while Ford had the Mediterranean branzino. The pizza was reasonably tasty, though for a restaurant that’s specifically Italian, I think they could’ve done a more authentic Neapolitan style pizza (hey, it’s minor, but I want to be balanced — the Four Seasons Bangkok wins the pizza war!).

The remaining outlets are all on level 19, and make up Aman Club, so these spaces aren’t open to the public. As you exit the elevator, you’ll first find yourself at Aman Lounge, open nightly from 5:30PM until late. There’s live music every night from 9-11PM, and I think it’s very cool how they have a different musician and concept every day, so they really mix things up.

Aman Lounge has both an indoor lounge area, as well as what’s basically an indoor-outdoor space.

Next to Aman Lounge is Cigar Bar, which… I think is pretty self-explanatory based on the name. 😉 I’m sure smokers will appreciate having such a dignified place to indulge… I know my dad certainly would!

Then there are the hotel’s two Aman Club dining outlets. The first is Hiori, which is open nightly from 5:30PM until 11PM, and you can find the menu here. This is a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant with counter-seating, and it looks super nice.

The second is Sesui, which is open select nights from 5:30PM until 11PM, and you can find the details here. This is a Japanese omakase restaurant with counter-seating, and we decided to have dinner here. We ate at the first seating, and had the place to ourselves. Honestly, we were so excited about Japanese food after four days enjoying Thai food in the Golden Triangle.

You can find the omakase selection for our visit below. One thing I’ll mention is that at 10,900 THB (~335 USD) per person, this was New York level pricing for omakase. On the plus side, the quality was excellent, and I’ll let the (partial) pictures speak for themselves. However, for the price in Bangkok, I’m not sure it’s an experience I’d repeat.

Aman Bangkok service & vibe

The Aman Nai Lert Bangkok has impeccable service. I think in some ways Aman has lost its way with some of its new properties (like Aman New York), at least for those who associate the Aman brand with having among the world’s most personalized hotel service.

However, the Aman Bangkok offers service that’s exactly in line with what you’d expect. The first thing to understand is that while the hotel has 52 accommodations, it’s my understanding that it’s typically maybe an average of half full outside of peak season. So with maybe a couple of dozen rooms occupied at any given point, staff go above and beyond to get to know each guest.

A few things stood out to me:

• Staff are just so proactive with service, to the point that some people might almost find it to be overbearing; the staffing levels at this hotel are simply incredible, and it seems like there’s someone stationed at every corner to greet you
• In line with how it should be at Aman, you never have to give your room number when arriving at a dining outlet, and also don’t actually have to sign at most restaurants and bars, but instead, are automatically charged
• What impressed me most was how staff were so good at subtly getting to know guests; for example, I went to the restaurants on level 19 to take some pictures earlier in the afternoon, and as I left, the person working there said “see you at 7PM” (which is when we had a reservation), even though I didn’t introduce myself, or anything

Now, one thing I can’t emphasize enough is that the Aman has such a serene, calming vibe. Personally, I absolutely love that. However:

• If we were traveling with our kids, I probably wouldn’t stay here; not because the hotel isn’t kids friendly, but because I’d feel out of place, would feel like I’m greatly inconveniencing others if they were loud, etc.
• Everyone is looking for a different vibe, and in the public areas, you definitely feel a real sense of calm; so if you’re just looking to party and be debaucherous, this hotel probably isn’t for you

Bottom line

Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is easily one of the best city hotels I’ve ever stayed at. It has incredible design, perfectly personalized service, generous amenities, excellent food & beverage outlets, and a nice location within Nai Lert park.

Even though this is one of the newest Aman properties, it really does a good job delivering on the core Aman experience when it comes to service and a sense of calm. Obviously rates here are high, but at least accommodations are all huge, and they throw in quite a few things, like an airport transfer in a very nice car.

Now, I’d add just a few caveats, or at least general tips for who should and shouldn’t consider this hotel. I probably wouldn’t recommend this hotel if you’re traveling with small kids (simply due to how quiet and peaceful the hotel is), or if you don’t like very attentive service. Furthermore, obviously this hotel isn’t for those who want to stay on the river.

Lastly, if you’re someone who just wants to maximize value, I’d say Bangkok is a city where you can also get luxury at a much more reasonable price, so this isn’t necessarily the one market where I’d spring for an uber-luxury hotel.

What’s your take on the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok?