Capella Bangkok, overlooking Thailand's majestic Chao Phraya River, has been awarded the World's Best Hotel of 2024. The luxury stay climbed 10 places from the 11th spot in 2023, to the top in 2024. It also clinched The Best Hotel in Asia 2024 title.

The hotel didn't have the easiest of beginnings. It opened in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and within four years Capella Bangkok has gone on to take the top spot on the World’s 50 Best Hotels list. Rooms at Capella Bangkok start from $600 ( ₹ 50,229).

However, prices vary depending on dates of your stay and hotel policies. Located in Charoenkrung district, Thailand's oldest neighbourhood, it offers exquisite suites, unique local excursions, and warm Thai hospitality. Also read: Thailand announces ETA for India, 92 other nations from December 1: Check details The Capella Bangkok features 101 rooms overlooking the Chao Phraya River, while the riverside villas and suites include private pools.

Surrounded by lush gardens, it exudes the elegance of a grand dame property combined with the intimacy of a boutique hotel. The well-known Auriga spa offers relaxation, while 'Capella Culturalists' – personal butlers with a direct line to the city's finest and most diverse activities – provide personalized experiences. Capella Bangkok offers every standard amenity associated with a five-star hotel: cavernous suites; dining options meticulously choreographed by Argentinian maestro-chef Mauro Colagreco – alongside local spicy-sweet-.