A HOTEL NEAR THE BTS

With more than 40 stops throughout Bangkok, the BTS—or Skytrain, as it’s known—is an efficient, elevated rail that encompasses much of the city. Just off the Chit Lom station at the edge of the Creative District and Lumphini Park, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is within reach of everything you need, from the Pratunam clothing market and Siam Square shopping malls to museums, temples, dining, and more. Take the Sukhumvit Line to see 4,000-square-old pottery at Suan Pakkad Palace; sample kanom krok (grilled coconut pancakes) at Aor Tor Kor market; or savor a quiet moment at Wat Pathum Wanaram, a small Buddhist temple sandwiched between Siam Paragon and Central World, two mega-malls.