Item: The Sukhothai Hotel
Rating: 10
Author: Marie-Ève Leclerc

My first stop in Thailand was a memorable one at The Sukhothai Hotel in Bangkok. Open since 1991, The Sukhothai is an award-winning five-star hotel.

Inspired by Sukhothai, Thailand’s very first capital, the hotel’s architecture and design bear witness to this historical and cultural heritage. The richness of the site, with its tropical gardens, lotus ponds and various pavilions, highlights five elements: teak wood, silk, granite, water and glass. These elements combine to create the ultimate experience of Thai elegance.

Milesopedia was invited to stay at this establishment as part of a trip organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. No remuneration was received for the realization of this review. The opinions remain mine and were not influenced in any way.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Booking

As an independent hotel, The Sukhothai Bangkok is not associated with a rewards program. However, it is part of the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection, which means that when you book a room through the reservation platform, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Guaranteed best available rate
Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
Free Internet access, subject to availability
Free daily breakfast for two
25 USD food or beverage credit
Guest of honor status
Late check-out on request, if available

Visa Infinite credit card holders will therefore benefit from booking via this online platform. You can also use your credit card rewards points to stay there. For example, using the Scotiabank Passport^™ Visa Infinite +* Card, you can:

Enjoy the benefits of the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection,
Redeem Scene+ points for an account credit on payment of your stay
Avoid foreign currency conversion fees (usually 2.5%)

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Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Card

Scotiabank Scene+

Annual fee: $150
Our valuation: $350Milesopedia first-year estimate First-year valueWelcome bonus$350Total$350Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.; Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$350Total$350Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer: Up to 35,000 points; Ends Nov 1, 2026

With this welcome offer for the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card ^+* Card^MC, you’ll earn 25,000 welcome bonus Scene+ points after charging $2,000 in purchases to your account within the first three months.

Plus, every year, earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points when you charge at least $40,000 in purchases to your account. In total, the offer represents up to 35,000 Scene+ points and a value of up to $1,250 in the first year, including rewards, savings on foreign transaction fees and airport lounge access.

With the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card, you earn 3 points per $1 spent at Sobeys, IGA, Safeway, Foodland and participating Co-ops, and 2 points per $1 spent at other grocery stores, restaurants, eligible entertainment and eligible daily transit. You earn 1 point per $1 on all your other everyday purchases.

These points can be redeemed against any travel purchase at a rate of 1,000 points = $10 (flights, hotels, all-inclusives and even Airbnb), or as cash back with Scene+ at the same rate.

The Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card also offers:

No fees for foreign currency transactions
6 complimentary airport VIP lounge passes
Excellent insurance for your travels and purchases
Visa Infinite* Concierge Services

We have named this credit card the Best Credit Card with No Foreign Transaction Fees in 2024, 2025, and 2026.

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* The potential value of savings and rewards during the first 12 months includes the value of the welcome offer, the potential value of points earned in the first year, the value of savings on foreign currency transaction fees and the cost of airport lounge access as of May 22, 2026:

$250 in travel rewards (25,000 bonus Scene+ points) for new Scotiabank Passport^® Visa Infinite +* Cardholders who charge $2,000 in purchases to their account within the first three (3) months;

$100 in travel rewards (10,000 bonus Scene+ points) for cardholders who charge $40,000 in purchases to their account;

$50 in savings from the annual fee waiver on the first additional card for new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card account holders;

$132 in savings on foreign currency transaction fees based on the average amount of foreign currency purchases made per active account over the past 24 months (by saving on the 2.5% foreign currency transaction fees typically charged by other credit card issuers);

$364 representing the potential value of points earned in the first year (36,400 Scene+ points) based on the average amount of purchases made per active account over the past 24 months, assuming an average spend of 21% of purchases in categories eligible for accelerated earn rates of 2X and 3X points;

$358 representing the value of complimentary membership in the Visa Airport Companion program which includes 6 airport lounge passes (based on « Preferred » membership valued at approximately $357 CAD/$259 USD). Based on the exchange rate in effect on May 22, 2026.

Maximum potential value after the first year = $1,254 (rounded to $1,250)

The actual value of offers, savings realized and points earned will vary depending on card usage and eligibility for applicable offers. Conditions apply.

1 Offer description and conditions: The 25,000 Scene+ points offer (the « offer ») applies only to new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit card accounts (the « accounts ») opened between August 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 (regardless of the date you apply for the account) subject to the conditions below. The offer may be modified, cancelled or extended at any time without notice, and it cannot be combined with any other offer.

In addition, as a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Cardholder, you are eligible for an annual bonus of 10,000 Scene+ points if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible everyday purchases to your Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account over the course of one year. Conditions apply; see below for more details.

Description and conditions of the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer: To be eligible for the 25,000 bonus Scene+ points offer (« 25,000 bonus points »), you must charge at least $2,000 in total eligible purchases to your account within the first three months following the account opening date.

Conditions for the annual 10,000 Scene+ points bonus:
As a Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card credit cardholder, you can earn an annual bonus of at least 10,000 Scene+ points (the « annual points bonus ») if you charge at least $40,000 in eligible purchases to your account over the course of one year (12-month period). The annual period begins on the account opening date; a new period starts again every twelve months thereafter. If you replace another Scene+-eligible credit card with the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card (i.e., it is not a new card or an additional card), the opening date of your original account will be carried over to your new Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card account and your annual period under this offer will begin on the next anniversary date of your original account opening. For example, if you originally opened a Scotiabank Gold American Express^® Card account on January 15, 2022 and you switch to the Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite +* Card on July 15, 2025, your annual period under the 10,000 Scene+ points annual bonus offer will begin on January 15, 2026 (your next anniversary date) and a new period will start again on January 15 each year thereafter. You will earn 2,000 bonus Scene+ points for each additional $10,000 in purchases made during the same year once you have reached the $40,000 annual purchase threshold.

Eligible purchases means purchases, less refunds, returns and any other similar credits, and excludes payments, cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions), interest charges, as well as card fees and other fees.

Fulfillment of the annual points bonus: Bonus points will be credited within approximately eight weeks after you become eligible for a bonus, provided the account is open and in good standing. In the case of a joint account with a primary borrower and a co-borrower, bonus points will be credited as follows: (i) the 25,000 bonus points and the annual points bonus will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the account of the borrower who made the transaction that reached the eligible purchase threshold ($2,000, or $40,000) within the appropriate timeframe (the first three months, or the first 12 months). If an additional cardholder makes the transaction that reaches the eligible purchase threshold for the 25,000 bonus points, or the annual points bonus, the bonus points will be credited to the Scene+ account linked to the primary borrower’s account. It is possible to transfer points between the Scene+ accounts of a primary borrower, a co-borrower or an additional cardholder by contacting Scene+. An account is in good standing if it is not past due, there is no over-limit, and the cardholder(s) have complied with the terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement that applies to the account. All other program conditions continue to apply during the offer period.

Offer eligibility and exclusions: You cannot take advantage of the offer if you are currently a primary or secondary cardholder of a Scotiabank personal credit card or have been one in the past two years, including if you transfer your balance from an existing Scotiabank personal credit card account, and if you are a Scotiabank employee. Subject to the exclusions mentioned above, small business credit cardholders are eligible for this offer.

Rates and fees: The annual fees are $150 for the primary card, $0 for the first additional card and $50 for each additional card thereafter (including those issued to joint account holders and additional cardholders). The preferred annual interest rates applicable to the account are as follows: 20.99% on purchases and 22.99% on cash advances (including balance transfers and quasi-cash transactions). The rates, fees, and features and benefits, which are described in the disclosure statement accompanying the application, may be changed.

Annual fee

Primary card$150

Additional card$50

Annual income required

Individual$60,000

Household$100,000

Conversion fees

Earning rate

2xGroceries
2xRestaurants
2xTransit
2xEntertainment
1xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$650

2nd Year Value$397

Card benefits

Concierge service24/7

Airport lounge access$240

Travel insurance

Travel medical (under 55)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (55-64)Up to $1,000,000 / 25 days

Travel medical (65+)Up to $1,000,000 / 3 days

Trip CancellationUp to $1,500

Trip InterruptionUp to $2,500

Delayed BaggageUp to $1,000

Lost BaggageUp to $1,000

Flight DelayUp to $500

Hotel BurglaryUp to $1,000

Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded

Extended Warranty+1 years

Auto Rental CollisionUp to $65,000 / 48 days

The benefits of the Visa Infinite Luxury Hotel Collection are similar to those reserved for customers who have a hotel status, and I promise you that for breakfast alone, it’s worth it.

Depending on the credit cards you have, you can of course use other points (or cash back) when booking via Expedia for TD or Booking.com, for example, and then get a statement credit by redeeming your points:

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The Sukhothai Bangkok – Location

The Sukhothai Bangkok is located in Bangkok’s commercial district, close to Chinatown and surrounded by numerous other hotels from the major chains. Thanks toits spacious grounds, inner courtyard and layout, the hotel feels like a haven from the noise and action of the city.

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The hotel is located on Sathorn Road, close to Bangkok’s financial district and Chinatown, and a ten-minute walk from Lumphini MRT station. Bangkok is very well served by public transport, and you can also take a tuk-tuk or a Grab (the equivalent of Uber) to get around by car or motorcycle or scooter. Note that Bangkok has a lot of traffic, so the metro is sometimes a better alternative.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Check-in

As soon as we arrived, doormen took charge of our luggage and delivered it to our rooms.

Since we arrived late after a 24-hour flight, check-in went quickly. I was given a sheet explaining all the hotel’s services as well as the benefits included in my stay, including:

Club Lounge access: à la carte breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapés
Free washing or dry-cleaning of two pieces (or one suit) per stay
Free meeting room reservation for 2 hours, subject to availability.

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The Sukhothai Bangkok – Room

The 210-room and suite hotel offers different categories, first in the main building :

Superior room (38m²)
Deluxe room (38m²)
Executive suite (76m²)
Luxury suite (76m²)
Garden suite (76m²)
Suite The Sukhothai (198m²)

Then in the Club building, where you’ll find the Club lounge, you’ll find other room categories recently renovated in 2018:

Club Room (45m²)
Club room with balcony (66m²)
Club Suite (90m²)
Premier Club Suite (98m²)
Club Suite with balcony (138m²)

Executive suite

I stayed in the executive suite, which was part of the main building. The suite was impressively large, with a grand entrance hall leading directly into the living room area.

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In the living room, where a welcome message with chocolate truffles and a bowl of fresh fruit awaited me. A few minutes after my arrival, Thai sweets were brought to my room. The large window offered a superb view of the inner courtyard and Bangkok. A mini-bar was at my disposal, along with a Nespresso coffee machine and mini-refrigerator. Beneath the large flat-screen TV, a small desk was available for work.

Next, the room included a king bed, flat-screen TV, and intelligent light control for the entire suite. A second window gives a similar view of the lounge area, with sliding panels that cut out all light for a restful night’s sleep.

I have to say that the room that blew my mind was the bathroom. Covered in mirrors, it included two vanities, a large bathtub, a rain shower, a wardrobe and all the necessary toiletries. It wasn’t just the mirrors; the room was huge.

Slippers, flip flops and an umbrella were also available. Of all the hotel bathrobes, I’ve never worn one as soft and comfortable as the one provided by The Sukhothai.

Other rooms

Here’s a look at other recently renovated room categories in the Club Wing. Once again, the combination of teck wood, Jim Thompson silk, mirrors and granite creates an effect of opulence while paying homage to the elegance inspired by the Sukhothai era.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Breakfast

The breakfast buffet offered a huge variety of typical Asian dishes, including Indian, Japanese and Chinese. Of course, there were also the essentials for a North American breakfast, the best of European pastries and an impressive selection of cheeses, given that we’re in Bangkok.

A cook was on hand to prepare eggs to our liking, with the photos of available options scrolling by on a screen.

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Fresh juices, local fruits and coconuts were available, and we were also offered coffee to our liking served at our table. The service was impeccable, the food tasty, and I would have needed to stay at least a week at this hotel to be able to sample every dish.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Other services

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Restaurants

The Sukhothai offers a varied selection of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes:

Colonnade: international cuisine
Zuk Bar: with indoor lounge and outdoor terrace
La Scala: Michelin Guide Italian restaurant
Celadon: traditional Thai cuisine restaurant

The hotel also offers « Sunday Brunch » on Sundays (for a fee), a gourmet version of breakfast with seafood, a wide selection of European cheeses and charcuterie, and much more.

We were able to test the Celadon restaurant’s tasting menu, comprising 9 courses and 5 wine pairings. It was my first dinner of my trip in Thailand and certainly one of the most memorable! We were also lucky enough to witness a short traditional dance performance during the meal. The menu changes regularly.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Lounge

Access to the Club Lounge includes an à la carte breakfast service, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and canapés. With a busy schedule visiting the city, I was only able to enjoy breakfast.

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The buffet featured fruit, cereals, salads, cold meats, breads and pastries. To accompany the meal, the à la carte menu offered many options, although the portions were tapas-sized, as seen here. I had an egg Benedict and an avocado toast.

I personally preferred the main buffet for breakfast, but from what I’ve been told, the Club Lounge is well worth it for afternoon tea and evening cocktails. I wasn’t able to test it, unfortunately, but here’s a glimpse of what was available at the end of the day:

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Swimming pool

The pool was under renovation during my stay, although we were offered the option of visiting another nearby pool during my stay. When reopened, the pool will definitely serve as an added value with the heat that can sometimes be overwhelming in a big city like Bangkok. Here’s what it will look like:

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The Sukhothai Bangkok – Spa

Spa treatments are available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the main building, offering different packages and ranges of treatments.

The hotel has invested $9 million in the construction of a new spa, entirely separate from the other buildings and with a design that, once again, will be inspired by Sukhothai. The final result should look like this:

The Sukhothai Bangkok – Fitness center

I’ve never seen a hotel gym as large as The Sukhothai. And indeed, it’s the largest fitness center you’ll find in a Bangkok hotel. Hotel guests can use it at any time.

In addition to the main hall, there was a changing room, a spinning room and a store.

The Sukhothai Bangkok – My overall impression

My stay at The Sukhothai Bangkok was exceptional. Not only are the premises a tribute to Thai architecture and style, but the staff provided us with outstanding, memorable service. Sometimes, for a more authentic accommodation experience, you need to get away from the chain hotels, and a hotel like The Sukhothai Bangkok is well worth it.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, I highly recommend this hotel for a luxurious and relaxing experience amidst the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, and for a glimpse of the heritage that Sukhothai has to offer.