Hotel Review: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, King Deluxe Park View Room (Updated 2026)
Always Fly Business
Editorial Team
Article updated
January 16, 2026
Published
June 27, 2019
AI Executive Summary
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok brings modern luxury to the city center, offering spacious high-tech rooms with Japanese toilets and floor-to-ceiling windows. The breakfast at The Brasserie is exceptional, featuring high-quality items like honey-glazed ham. However, the pool area, while stylish, is mostly shaded and lacks sun loungers. Pros are the impeccable service and breakfast; cons are the limited pool sun and the high price point compared to local competitors.
Does Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, a flagship brand of Hilton, beat the other luxury hotel options in a highly competitive Bangkok market?
Booking
This time I made the booking through American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts, which offers additional benefits compared to direct booking. You can find all of them listed below, but the most significant advantages are 4 pm guaranteed late check-out, free breakfast for two and a unique amenity - which in the case of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok was 100 USD “property credit” voucher.
If you don’t want to use Amex FHR program, another option is to use Hilton Impresario program.
Location
Waldorf Astoria resides inside Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard building, which has a total of 60 floors. Floors 6-15 contain 171 luxurious hotel rooms, and the rest are filled with residential units.
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Other 5-star hotel options (which we have visited and reviewed) in the same area are InterContinental Bangkok or St. Regis Bangkok.
Check-in
I arrived at the hotel around 2 PM, and I was directed to the lower lobby for check-in. The front desk personnel was very welcoming, and I was given a towel and a welcome drink while my reservation was processed. My Hilton Diamond status didn’t get me many benefits here, only a small room upgrade (a bit better view). Usually, a free breakfast would have been quite a nice benefit, but it was already included in my American Express FHR booking.
After just a few minutes, the check-in was complete, and I was guided to my King Deluxe Park View Room.
The Room
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The first thing I noticed after entering the room was a slightly weird smell. It wasn’t too strong, but definitely not a pleasant one. It faded away during my visit, and didn’t really affect my stay or sleep - but something to keep in mind if you are thinking of visiting here.
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The king-sized bed was extremely comfortable, perfect for my liking. Light sleepers (like myself) might also appreciate the quietness of the room. There were absolutely no traffic sounds or disturbance from the other rooms.
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As in many other Waldorf Astoria properties, there is no executive lounge at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. But there are still plenty of restaurants and bars for culinary adventures. And if in-house restaurants are not for your liking, there are hundreds of other restaurants nearby - many of them even within walking distance.
The breakfast, which is complimentary for Hilton Diamond members and American Express FHR bookings, was served at The Brasserie restaurant, located next to the upper lobby on the 14th floor.
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The highlight of the breakfast (from my point of view) was the honey glazed ham from the carving station. It was extremely delicious, probably the best I have ever tasted. Also, their salmon was fresh and very good.
Since American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts booking included 100 USD “property credit,” I decided to use it at Bear and Bull, the restaurant on the 55th floor.
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Last but definitely not the least, on the top of the building you can find Champagne Bar. It’s a perfect place to watch the sunset and enjoy a glass or two of bubbly beverages.
Pool and Gym
The pool and gym are both located on the 17th floor. The fitness studio is accessible 24 hours a day, but unfortunately, it’s relatively small. I visited the gym a few times during my stay, and on both occasions, it was almost empty.
The gym equipment is (quite obviously) new, and in excellent shape, so you need to find other excuses for not going to the gym.
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Conclusion
The Final Verdict
- New, modern hotel in the center of Bangkok
- Top-notch service
- Nice pool for lounging, not so much for sunbathing
- Great breakfast, plenty of dining options
Although Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is a fantastic hotel, it’s also quite expensive (compared to similar hotels in Bangkok). And there are a LOT of excellent hotels in Bangkok, even in the same district. For example:
So if the value for money is the primary thing for you, remember to compare other luxury hotels before booking the room.
