The Best Rooftop Pools in Bangkok

The Best Rooftop Pools in Bangkok

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Bangkok seems much like a land of mystery and magic to many of the vast hordes of visitors to Thailand’s capital.

Bangkok is certainly vibrant, as well as chaotic, and in many ways it is beautiful.

With its many unique and contrasting cultural aspects and endless hidden corners to explore, this SE Asian capital city is certainly Thailand’s largest social hub for both natives and tourists alike, and a lot of the more recent architectural additions are built to impress.

One thing that comes as a surprise to many first-time visitors to Thailand is that it offers a variety of first-class, ‘hi-so’ experiences, courtesy of the many luxurious hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, and rooftop bars and cocktail lounges that take some beating when it comes to amazing leisure, entertainment, and nightlife spots.

But here we are going to take a look at yet another fascinating angle of the city that also falls into the ‘hi-so’ or ‘must see’ range of experiences – it is rooftops again and, more specifically, rooftop pools.

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If you are looking for some of the best views and infinity pools in Bangkok, then look no further. Bangkok undoubtedly has an abundance of amazing rooftop pools with the most stunning urban scene-scapes, so here is our selection of some the best that Bangkok has to offer.

1. The Novotel

There is an amazing rooftop venue on the 25th floor of the Novotel Bangkok, on Sukhumvit Soi 4, right in the heart of the city.

During the daytime this area serves as a tranquil oasis for hotel guests, complete with panoramic views from a fantastic rooftop infinity pool, and by night it is host to the trendy RedSquare rooftop vodka bar.

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The pool itself actually contains saltwater, and is surrounded by an array of comfy sun-loungers and red umbrellas. A great place to while away a few afternoon hours or indulge in a drink and a bite to eat while surrounded by breath-taking urban scenery.

The Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit   is right in the heart of one of Sukhumvit’s many entertainment hotspots and so provides the option of combining a bit of daytime poolside relaxation with a few night time shenanigans. But of course there is always the Red Square rooftop bar if you don’t quite fancy venturing out after all that poolside lazing.

Address: 27 Sukhumvit 4 Klongtoey, Khlong Toei, 10110 Bangkok

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 7am – 6pm

Towels included: Yes

2. The Avani

If you are a fan of infinity pools, then the Avani Riverside Hotel is host to an amazing example of a Bangkok rooftop infinity pool, high up on the 26^th floor. At almost 30 metres long, this pool is one of those places to sit at the edge of and get some of those magical city views.

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Unfortunately this is one of those pools that happen to be open only to guests at the hotel – and this is likely to be the case for pretty much all rooftop pools located at hotels.

This pool is good for swimming and relaxing and perhaps even indulging in some of the cocktails or bites to eat from the rooftop bar and restaurant. And don’t forget the stylish sun loungers right by the pool also provide impressive opportunities for photos.

Address: 257 Charoennakorn Road, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 8am – 1am

Towels included: Yes

3. The Amara

Definitely considered one of the most desirable locations in the city of Bangkok, the infinity pool at Amara Bangkok is another prime example of a luxury rooftop pool surrounded by impressive, modern, urban architecture and endless blue sky.

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This is the place for a spot of sunbathing while relaxing with a cocktail by the pool and Instagramming away with amazing views of the Bangkok skyline in the background. Again, the fantastic swimming pool here is only for use by paying guests at the hotel, although the adjacent Aka Aza rooftop bar is open to the general public.

Address: 180/1 Thanon Surawong, Khwaeng Si Phraya, Khet Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 8am – 1am

Towels included: Yes

4. The Sofitel

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The SO Sofitel is an elegant establishment that comes complete with an equally elegant and impressive infinity pool. This is one rooftop pool in Bangkok that really needs to be seen by anyone visiting the city and looking for photographic opportunities that will impress their friends forever.

Here you will encounter what seems like an endless stretch of water with the magical, urban sprawl of Bangkok in the backdrop. The green expanse of Lumpini Park can also be seen from here, located in close proximity to the hotel.

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The 30-metre rooftop pool is located on the 10th floor of the hotel, and has become a top spot for both locals and visitors from which to encounter the majesty and contrasting urban sprawl that is Bangkok, complete with inspiring rooftop water features.

Address: Hotel SO Sofitel Bangkok, 2 North Sathorn Road Bangrak Silom, Bang Rak Bangkok 10500

Availability: Only guests at the hotel.

Open for public: SO Pool Party: Every last Saturday of the month from 1pm – 9pm with cool drinks and DJ, THB 600 net per person (including one drink)

Hours: Daily 6am – 10pm (Swimming Pool), 9am – 9pm (The Water Club)

Towels included: Yes

5. 137 Pillars

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Not one but two of the coolest rooftop pools around are to be found in this impressive, luxurious apartment hotel set in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit-Thonglor area. The establishment has a rooftop bar, 2 pools, a club lounge, several restaurants, and a variety of other features befitting such a venue.

The top floor pool is another amazing example of the infinity variety complete with spectacular, panoramic skyline views. The area also comprises the rooftop bar and various luxurious sun loungers.

Then on the 27th floor you can find another fantastic-looking rooftop infinity pool with yet more staggering city views that make it a perfect spot to witness a beautiful Asian sunset from.

Address: 59/1 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Access: Top floor – Only suite guests / 27th floor – All hotel guests

Towels included: Yes

6. Sivatel Bangkok Hotel

The Sivatel Bangkok Hotel is a chic, high-rise, boutique hotel located in Bangkok’s Ploenchit area in the Pathumwan business and shopping district.

This area is home to a range of major luxury shopping complexes, and the hotel is set in the vicinity of a few foreign embassies, 10 minutes from Centralworld, and is literally a 5-minute walk from Ploenchit BTS station.

The Sivatel provides an oasis-like escape from the city streets below, and the 22-metre long outdoor infinity pool offers amazing views, and of course photo and Instagram opportunities, of Bangkok from up on high.

Address: 53 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

Access: guests only

Towels provided: Yes

7. Mode Sathorn Hotel

Mode Sathorn Hotel is a trendy, boutique, 4-star hotel, which claims to be ‘one of the classiest business hotels in Bangkok’.

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Located in Bangkok’s downtown business district region on Sathorn Road, Mode Sathorn is a residence offering spas, rooftop bars, and of course an amazing infinity swimming pool.

Another top place to relax while enjoying yet more expansive and panoramic views of the city of Bangkok from a birds-eye perspective.

Address: 144 Sathorn Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 7 am – 1am

Towels included: Yes

8. The Okura Prestige Bangkok Hotel

The Okura Prestige Bangkok hotel is a luxury, 5-star affair in a contemporary style.

The atmosphere of the establishment is subdued and calm, making it an ideal place for relaxation. The hotel pool is a stunning 25^th floor, 25-meter infinity affair with impressive views of the city that change as the time passes throughout the day.

Address: 57 Witthayu Road, Lumpini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 8 am – 1 am

Towels included: Yes

9. Hansar Hotel Bangkok

The 10-year-old Hansar Hotel Bangkok is another 5-star, boutique establishment offering a variety of luxury experiences – including a rooftop pool with fantastic views – again in downtown Bangkok along the Rajadamri Road, which is a reasonably high-class area.

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Not quite so high up as some of the others on offer but equally impressive is the beautiful infinity-edge swimming pool on the 8th floor, which literally covers the complete length of the building. Must be seen to be believed!

Address: Platform 3, 250 Soi Mahatlek Luang 2, Lumpini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 6 am – 1am

Towels included: Yes

10. Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21

Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21 is a modern 5-star hotel renowned for comfort and convenience.

This centre of residence is located right in the centre of Bangkok, and is literally just a minute away from the BTS station at Asok. Terminal 21 is a huge shopping mall right next to the hotel, which makes it rather easy to find and also adds to the views on offer.

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The large outdoor infinity-style swimming pool is yet another spot from which to enjoy incredible panoramic views of Bangkok in one of its busiest areas.

Address: 2 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei, Watthana, Bangkok 10110

Availability: Only guests at the hotel

Hours: Daily 8 am – 1am

Towels included: Yes