The Standard Bangkok occupies the upper floors of the iconic Mahanakhon Tower (Thailand's tallest building) and exudes hipster-luxury energy. The hotel has Bangkok's highest infinity pool, spectacular cityscape views, and the famous Ojo rooftop restaurant and bar. The Skywalk observation deck is adjacent to the hotel.
The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon occupies floors 54 through 77 of Mahanakhon Tower, which at 314 metres was Thailand's tallest building at its 2016 completion. The tower stands on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road in the Silom district, a ten-minute walk from BTS Chong Nonsi or a shorter walk to BTS Surasak. Sathorn's consulate district and the Silom business quarter are both nearby on foot, making the hotel well-positioned for guests with professional obligations in the area.
Mahanakhon's pixellated exterior — designed by Büro Ole Scheeren to resemble a building with stacked, offset cubic volumes appearing to dissolve at the upper corners — was a deliberate architectural provocation at the time of construction and remains one of Bangkok's most photographed structures. The Standard's takeover of the upper floors brought the brand's characteristic informal-luxury positioning to the property, stripping back the formality typical of Bangkok five-star hotels and replacing it with a more playful visual identity, unscripted staff interactions, and late-night programming through its bars and restaurants.
Accommodation spans 155 rooms and suites across the hotel floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views in all directions. Rooms are designed compact but efficient, with beds positioned toward the view with minimal intervening furniture. Suites include separate living areas. The Penthouse Suite on the 77th floor is the hotel's top category. Bathtubs in upper-category rooms are positioned facing the window, a Standard brand signature.
Ojo restaurant and bar on the 68th floor serves Mexican cuisine by chef Richard Sandoval — an unusual programming choice in Bangkok that draws consistent crowds for the food as much as the 270-degree skyline view. Mott 32, a premium Cantonese restaurant, brings a Hong Kong dining pedigree to one of the hotel's lower operational floors. The ground-floor bar, The Standard Exchange, has established itself as a destination in its own right for the after-work Silom crowd.
A spa and fitness facility occupy dedicated hotel floors. The infinity pool on the 74th floor is one of Bangkok's highest, though the deck is relatively compact. The adjacent Mahanakhon SkyWalk — operated separately from the hotel — includes a glass floor observation deck accessible to hotel guests at preferential rates.
Amenities
- Infinity pool
- Spa
- Multiple restaurants
- Fitness center
- Skywalk access
Location
114 Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Rd, Si Lom, Bang Rak
13.7228, 100.5270 View on map
Highlights
- Bangkok's highest infinity pool (74th floor)
- Ojo rooftop restaurant and bar
- Built into Thailand's tallest building
- Access to Mahanakhon Skywalk
Tips for visiting
- Standard-category rooms are intentionally compact — upgrade to a Studio or above if floor space matters, as the smallest tier prioritises the view over room dimensions.
- Ojo restaurant is busiest Thursday through Saturday evenings; Monday and Tuesday dinner reservations are easier to secure and the kitchen is equally consistent on those nights.
- The Mahanakhon SkyWalk glass floor observation deck is operated separately from the hotel but guests receive a discount rate; visiting in the late afternoon allows a transition directly from the panoramic view to Ojo for sunset cocktails.
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Frequently asked questions
What floor is the infinity pool on?
The pool is located on the 74th floor of Mahanakhon Tower, making it among the highest hotel pools in Bangkok by elevation.
Is The Standard Bangkok connected to BTS Skytrain?
The nearest stations are BTS Chong Nonsi (approximately ten minutes' walk north) and BTS Surasak (approximately eight minutes northeast). The hotel provides a tuk-tuk shuttle to both stations on request.
How is the hotel positioned within Mahanakhon Tower?
The Standard occupies floors 54 to 77; the lower floors are separate residential and commercial spaces. Hotel check-in is on a dedicated arrival floor with private lift access from street level.