The iconic Authors’ Lounge at the original Mandarin Oriental hotel has to offer the most opulence in Thailand outside of the country’s stunning temples. One of the world’s most celebrated luxury hotels began right here in Bangkok, setting the worldwide standard for over-the-top service, elegance, and memorability. This is not just a hotel- this is a longstanding historical monument of Thai exceptionalism, a taste of old world glamor which has ceased to exist elsewhere.

An institution in Thailand, the Mandarin boasts an impressive list of clients- the hushed whispers of celebrities and royalty staying in its decadent suites. Princess Diana, Michael Jackson, the Thai royal family, and some of the world’s most beloved writers and creatives have sat in this very room.

The tea at Authors’ Lounge is one of the best in the world. Opt for the Thai menu- you are in Thailand, after all! Sample mango scones with rose jam, steamed coconut jellies, and refined versions of classics like papaya salad and barbecued chicken as you soak in the sophisticated space, the live piano, the indulgence of the moment.