Honest first-hand reviews of the best luxury hotels in Thailand, from Bangkok to jungle camps and the islands.

Arriving at Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle already feels like the start of the experience. Tented suites, jungle, and an elephant camp in northern Thailand.

Four Seasons Bangkok shows a completely different side of the city: a riverside calm on the Chao Phraya, river-view suites, and long sunset dinners.

In a city full of mega-hotels, 137 Pillars holds its own: a boutique tower of suites and residences in Bangkok, with a rooftop pool worth the trip.

Mandarava Resort sits above Karon Beach in Phuket, ten minutes from Patong: tiered pools, sea views, and a calm base near the action.

Six Senses Samui sits on a private headland on the island's northern tip, villas folded into the hillside. Ocean views, a great spa, and real quiet.

Sandalwoods Samui looks over the Gulf of Siam from a hillside of villas, nine with private infinity pools. Sea views from breakfast to sunset.