LUMPINI PARK LUXURY

The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok is one of the city’s newest hotels, a gleaming skyscraper in the new One Bangkok district overlooking Lumpini Park, Bangkok’s largest public park. Floral motifs abound, from the glass flower pond greeting visitors in the arrival lobby to the patterned hallway carpeting and lotus flower sculptures in guestrooms. Art Deco décor blends with Thai detailing for a unique modern design along with residential comforts. All rooms have marble bathrooms and deep soaking tubs, but book one of 15 Marigold suites for a private balcony, spacious living room, and access to the 23rd floor club lounge, with impressive culinary presentations throughout the day. Stretch out with a Thai massage after a long flight, then enjoy a classically French vegetable-focused tasting menu at Duet by David Toutain. theritzcarltonbangkok.com

DAZZLING DINNER PARTY

This six-seat chef’s counter is the most exciting new fine-dining destination in Bangkok. Ōre dazzles diners with delicious preparations of indigenous Thai ingredients across more than 30 bite-sized courses. Greek-born Chef Dimitrios Moudios is inspired by Japanese minimalism and uses the highest quality, seasonal Thai ingredients at peak flavor, all cooked exclusively with fire and Saiyok Springs mineral water. For drinks, choose between a cocktail progression featuring Thai spirits or a non-alcoholic tea pairing. Moudios is a chef’s chef, eschewing gimmicks and fussy plating in favor of simplicity and pure taste, from Chiang Mai tomatoes stuffed with tuna belly trim to a grilled citrus salad dressed with fermented pepper corns. orerestaurant.com

LUCKY LUNAR NEW YEAR

The Lebua State Tower is often remembered as the iconic setting for The Hangover Part II with its legendary 64th floor Sky Bar and private balconies in every suite. Room renovations this year ensure that the all-suite hotel remains a beacon for Bangkok luxury with refreshed furniture and modern tech. Lebua is the only hotel in Bangkok with a pair of two-star Michelin restaurants: Mezzaluna and Chef’s Table. Chinese restaurant Breeze is also excellent, and for Lunar New Year celebrations in February, there will be a special menu of lucky dishes like longevity noodles, whole fish, and lotus-seed desserts served as either a five-course tasting menu or an eight-course family-style feast. Lion and dragon dance performances will ring in the new year! lebua.com/hotels/lebua-at-state-tower

ANCIENT THAI HEALING

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is a distinctly modern riverside resort, but the urban spa harnesses ancient Thai healing traditions in a signature three-hour treatment that’s the ultimate antidote to jet lag. Begin with an herbal steam followed by a full-body scrub and mask utilizing powerful plants like makrut lime, wild turmeric, ginger, and jasmine rice. All skincare products are locally made by Sudtana, an organic and sustainable Thai beauty brand that works directly with small growers throughout Thailand to source the highest-quality, most nutrient-dense plants. After a hair mask and soothing head massage, soak in an aromatic makrut lime Jacuzzi bath to wash off the brightening body mask before enjoying a full-body Thai Pra Kob massage and facial with anti-inflammatory organic herbal compresses. fourseasons.com/bangkok/spa

SAVOR & SPICE

Sustainability is at the heart of every decision chef-owner Deepanker Khosla makes at modern Indian restaurant Haoma, and guests walk through a closed-loop aquaponic garden before entering. From the very first one-bite snacks, including a mind-blowing riff on the humble Bombay sandwich, bold Indian spices intertwine with bright tropical fruit and precisely cooked proteins. The vegetarian tasting menu is as tantalizing as the omnivorous one, with delicacies like Kashmir morels and perfectly charred sunchokes. Thankfully, ghee-roasted bao and grilled naan brioche help you savor every last drop of the rich sauces poured tableside. Khosla started an organic farm with hundreds of chickens, goats, and cows during the pandemic, and has plans to open an eco-farm resort in coming years. haoma.dk