lebua at State Tower

If Centara Grand is the shopping mall hotel, lebua at State Tower is the movie star hotel. You've seen it before, even if you don't realise it yet – that golden dome crowning the Bangkok skyline, the rooftop bar where Bradley Cooper stumbled around in The Hangover Part II. That's this place. Sitting on Silom Road in the Bang Rak district, lebua operates as what it calls a vertical destination, stacking four restaurants and six bars across one of the city's most recognisable towers. Two of those restaurants hold two Michelin stars. Mezzaluna, helmed by Ryuki Kawasaki, brings an Asian sensibility to classical French cooking, while Vincent Thierry's Chef's Table keeps things seriously contemporary French. Every room here is a suite, older than some of the city's newer rivals but noticeably more generous with space and private balconies. For the full experience, go for the Tower Club on floors 51 to 59, which come with a lounge, free-flowing drinks and snacks that takes the edge off the rooftop bar prices. Rooms start from B4,300 a night, cocktails from B500 and dinner at around B4,000 a head.

Time Out tip: If you want a drink with a seat, head to Alfresco 64 or Distil Bar. But remember, lebua seriously enforces smart elegant dress code – long trousers and closed-toe shoes for men are a must. 

1055 Si Lom Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak.