Best Bangkok Hotels With Rooftop Pools: My Favorite Picks
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Bangkok's heat has a way of making a proper rooftop pool feel less like a luxury and more like a survival tool, and having spent real time in Thailand, I've come to genuinely appreciate how seriously the city's hotels take this particular amenity.
Between infinity pools that appear to spill straight into the Chao Phraya River and ones suspended dozens of floors above the skyline, Bangkok does rooftop swimming better than almost anywhere else I've been. These are my favorite Bangkok Hotels with rooftop pools, chosen for the view, the design, and the specific detail that makes each one worth choosing over the others.
If you want to get a better feel for the different neighborhoods before choosing a hotel, check out my Where to Stay in Bangkok guide, where I break down the best areas and what each is like.
Quick Answer: Best Bangkok Hotels with Rooftop Pools
Best Skyline Views: The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Best Rooftop Bar: Banyan Tree Bangkok
Best For Couples: 137 Pillars Suites & Residences
Most Unique Pool: SO/ Sofitel Bangkok
Best River Views: AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok
Best Luxury Option: Four Seasons Bangkok
Best Value: Amara Bangkok
These Bangkok hotels with rooftop pools can book up quickly, especially during peak season, so I recommend reserving in advance. Check rates and book your stay here.
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Set on the 21st floor of a 61-story tower, Banyan Tree's pool is actually two, a 4 by 25 meter outdoor infinity pool wrapped in lush tropical greenery that makes you genuinely forget you're in the middle of a dense city. The detail I like most is the stainless steel water jets built into both sides of the pool, strong enough to work as an actual muscle massage while you swim under them. It shares its floor with the hotel's award-winning spa, so a swim and a treatment fit naturally into the same afternoon, and the iconic Vertigo and Moon Bar sit just a few floors up if you want the view without the swim.
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Housed inside the King Power Mahanakhon tower, the building with the distinctive pixelated, unfinished-looking facade that's become one of Bangkok's most recognizable landmarks, The Standard brings its usual bold, design-forward personality to the rooftop scene here. This is less about a quiet, contemplative swim and more about being part of one of the city's most fashionable rooftop settings, vibrant, a little loud, and genuinely photogenic from every angle.
Amara Bangkok
Amara sits eight floors up at the base of the Mahanakhon tower itself, and its infinity pool has a genuine floating-in-the-clouds quality to it, suspended above the city's rooftops with the pixelated tower rising just behind you. It's a noticeably more accessible price point than most of the other hotels on this list without sacrificing much of the view, which makes it my pick if you want a proper rooftop pool experience without paying the city's highest rates for it.
AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok
This is the one I'd point toward first if river views are what you're after without paying luxury-hotel prices. The infinity pool sits 26 to 28 floors up, depending on which source you check, stretching 25 to 28 meters along the edge of the building with the Chao Phraya River and the city skyline both laid out below. Waking up early for a sunrise swim here is genuinely worth setting an alarm for, the light over the river at that hour is a completely different pool than the one you'll find crowded by mid-morning. A free shuttle boat runs guests from Sathorn Pier straight to the hotel, which is a nice touch if you'd rather arrive by water than by road.
137 Pillars Suites And Residences
If one incredible rooftop pool isn't enough, 137 Pillars gives you two. The 27th floor holds an infinity pool with sweeping city views and its own stylish bar, open to every guest staying at the property. A couple of floors above that sits an even more exclusive pool, genuinely one of the more striking pools I've come across anywhere, floating high above the skyline with a more intimate, adults-only feel. The all-suite, apartment-style rooms round out a stay that feels more like a residence than a hotel.
SO/ Sofitel Bangkok
This one earns its spot for sheer personality. The pool comes with underwater music playing as you swim, and at night it glows purple under LED lighting, genuinely one of the more distinctive, fun rooftop setups in the city rather than another straightforward infinity edge. It's a strong pick if you want your rooftop pool to be part of the entertainment rather than just a quiet place to cool off.
Four Seasons Bangkok
The newest entry on this list, having opened in December 2020, and it's already been ranked among the world's best hotels. Perched over the Chao Phraya River, the property actually offers three separate pools: two riverside infinity pools plus a kids' pool at ground level, and a dedicated 35-meter lap pool up at the rooftop wellness center for anyone who wants to swim laps rather than just float. It's the pick if you want the absolute top tier of what Bangkok's hotel scene currently offers.
How To Choose Between Them
If the river view matters most, AVANI+ Riverside and Four Seasons both deliver it at a genuinely spectacular scale. If you want to be inside one of the city's architectural icons, The Standard and Amara both put you at the base or inside the Mahanakhon tower itself. Banyan Tree is the pick for a proper spa day built around the pool rather than the other way around, and 137 Pillars is worth it alone if you want two completely different rooftop pool experiences in one stay. SO/ Sofitel is the one I'd choose if I wanted the pool itself to be the entertainment for the evening, not just the backdrop.
Best Bangkok Hotels with Rooftop Pools FAQs
Which Bangkok hotel has the best rooftop pool view?
AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok offers spectacular Chao Phraya River views at a more accessible price, while Four Seasons Bangkok is the luxury option for a more indulgent stay.
Which Bangkok hotel has the best swimming pool?
AVANI+ Riverside Bangkok stands out for its stunning infinity pool and Chao Phraya River views, while SO/ Sofitel Bangkok is a great choice if you want something more unique, with underwater music and a vibrant atmosphere.
What are the coolest hotels in Bangkok?
For a stylish stay, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon stands out for its bold design and lively rooftop scene. 137 Pillars Suites & Residences is another great choice for its elegant suites and impressive rooftop pools, while SO/ Sofitel Bangkok is ideal if you want a more playful, design-focused atmosphere.
What's the most budget-friendly Bangkok hotel with a genuinely great rooftop pool?
Amara Bangkok, which offers a striking infinity pool at the base of the Mahanakhon tower at a noticeably more accessible price point than most of the others on this list.
Which hotel in Bangkok has a rooftop bar?
Banyan Tree Bangkok is home to the iconic Vertigo and Moon Bar, where you can enjoy panoramic city views and drinks high above Bangkok.
Final Thoughts
Choosing between the best Bangkok hotels with rooftop pools genuinely comes down to what kind of afternoon you want: a quiet river-view swim at AVANI+ or Four Seasons, a spa day built around Banyan Tree’s massage jets, or something louder and more playful at SO/ Sofitel.
Whichever you choose, I’d make the pool part of your hotel decision rather than treating it as an afterthought. In a city this hot, it can easily end up being one of the best parts of the trip.