Published on Oct. 6, the ranking places Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, first with 99.60 out of 100, followed by The Sukhothai Bangkok with 99.14.
Park Hyatt Saigon scored 99.01, ahead of Rosewood Bangkok at 98.59 and Capella Bangkok at 98.13. The scores represent readers’ average overall satisfaction, expressed as percentages.
The Southeast Asia list includes 15 hotels, with Singapore ranked separately.
Vietnam has one other representative: Capella Hanoi, which is 14th with 90.60 points.
Here are the top five.
1. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok traces its history to 1876, when it opened as The Oriental Hotel. Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026, the riverside property describes itself as a sanctuary that has welcomed royalty, writers, and artists to the banks of the Chao Phraya.
Its fact sheet highlights private teakwood shuttle boats that carry guests across the river to The Oriental Spa and its Thai restaurants.
Dining ranges from traditional Thai cuisine to French, while the River Wing’s rooms feature Thai silks and furnishings inspired by the waterfront setting.