Asia Chevron. Thailand Chevron. Bangkok Chevron. Although celebrated retreats are nothing new in the tropical island regions of Thailand, the best spas in Bangkok boast a particularly unique approach, setting the city apart from many other destinations around the world.
The bustling Southeast Asian metropolis has long been synonymous with a wild nightlife scene, Michelin-starred street food, and ancient templesโand its intrepid visitors have come to the city hungry for an unforgettable adventure.
But in recent years, there's been an appetite for a new brand of tourism taking over the Thai capital: wellness. This refreshing energy is very much due to the destination's focus on the marriage of Thai traditionโwhich, for centuries, has taken a holistic approach to healthโwith modern science and medicine. Read on to learn about some of the best spas in Bangkok and the treatments that are enticing travelers from around the world.
Read our full Bangkok travel guide here. A departure from its historic sister property in Chiang Mai, the gorgeous Pillars Bangkok epitomizes contemporary design and modern luxury. Two infinity-edge pools offer sweeping views of the city from the 27 th floor and the rooftop, respectively, and a modern, glass-walled gym houses cutting-edge equipment and private yoga and Muay Thai sessions, but the real star of the show here is the Nitra Serenity Centre. The spa, which sits on the 28 th floor, offers a wide range of holistic face and body treatments, including both traditional and modern practices.
Notable treatments include Reiki and The Sleep by Design Therapy, which is geared towards jet-lagged travelers. Situated alongside the expansive Chaophraya River, the recently opened Capella Bangkok is in and of itself an inviting retreat, but its Auriga Wellness spa is a true wellness sanctuary.
