Luxury hotels in Thailand
458 properties rated five stars across 10 destinations in Thailand, from € 26 per night for two adults.
Luxury hotels in Thailand at a glance
We track 458 properties rated five stars across 10 destinations in Thailand. Bangkok has the most with 137; Pattaya has the lowest starting price at € 26 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 67 to € 167 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Koh Phangan costs about 2.5 times what Pattaya does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 137 | from € 52 | € 131 |
| Phuket | 106 | from € 42 | € 106 |
| Pattaya | 70 | from € 26 | € 67 |
| Koh Samui | 58 | from € 71 | € 166 |
| Chiang Mai | 34 | from € 52 | € 143 |
| Hua Hin | 28 | from € 78 | € 114 |
| Krabi | 7 | from € 51 | € 100 |
| Koh Phangan | 7 | from € 82 | € 167 |
| Chiang Rai | 6 | from € 41 | € 68 |
| Koh Chang | 5 | from € 80 | € 106 |
What to look for in luxury hotels in Thailand
Properties rated five stars. Star ratings are awarded nationally and the criteria differ sharply from one country to the next: five stars in Southeast Asia and five stars in Switzerland describe different buildings at very different prices. The guest score alongside the stars is the better guide to whether a property is actually good.
Before you book, check
- The guest rating as well as the stars. A five-star hotel scoring 7.5 is telling you something.
- What is included beyond the room: breakfast, spa access, airport transfer, club lounge.
- Whether a service charge or city tax is added at check-out, which at this level can be a substantial sum.
- Cancellation terms, which are frequently stricter at the top of the market.
At this price point the difference between the cheapest and the best-value room in the same hotel is often small, while the difference in the room is large. Look one category up before you book the entry-level room.
Worth it for: Occasions, long-haul arrivals where the first night matters, and destinations where five stars costs what three stars does at home.
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Frequently asked
How many luxury hotels are there in Thailand?
We can currently book 458 across 10 destinations in Thailand, starting from €26 per night for two adults.
Which destination in Thailand has the most?
Bangkok, with 137 properties rated five stars.