The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Color-drenched design hotel inside the pixelated Mahanakhon tower, built for people who want a night out.
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May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
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- 02 085 8888
About The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Book this one if you want your hotel to be the evening, not the escape from it. It sits inside the King Power Mahanakhon tower, the pixelated skyscraper you've already seen on every Bangkok postcard, and Jaime Hayon's interiors throw out the usual luxury beige for saturated color and curves. Some people find it a lot. That's rather the point.
The pull is vertical. Ojo, the Mexican restaurant on the 76th floor, has views that make your knees go funny, and Sky Beach sits above it. Down at ground level there's a pool and parlor scene that stays sociable well into the night. If you're after a quiet, restful base for temple-hopping and early starts, I'd look elsewhere in Silom. If you want somewhere that hums, this is the address.
Location does a lot of work here. You're on Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra in Bang Rak, a short walk from Chong Nonsi BTS, which puts Silom, Sathorn and the Sukhumvit line within easy reach without ever getting into a taxi.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minSky Beach BangkokNightlife & Bars · 20 m · 4.6★
- 1 minKing Power MahanakhonActivities & Tours · 40 m · 4.7★
- 1 minMahanakhon EateryRestaurants & Food · 60 m · 4.5★
- 1 minMahanakhon sculpture parkActivities & Tours · 90 m · 4.5★
- 1 minChong Nonsi BTS StationTransportation · 100 m · 4.3★
- 1 minmahanakhon skywalkActivities & Tours · 100 m · 4.7★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
114 Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak
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The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon worth visiting?
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon holds a 4.6★ rating from 1,960 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon located?
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon is at 114 Thanon Naradhiwat Rajanagarindra, Si Lom, Khet Bang Rak, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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