Exotic is a word that first comes to mind to all visitors of the Thai capital. The English translation of the long name of Bangkok would be: "The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn".
Tucked among skyscrapers of a bustling metropolis, Bangkok's sights and temples belong to the finest ones in Asia. The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha will leave you dazzled at the spot. Some of the world's most exotic in design, service and amenities luxury hotels can be found in Bangkok, and the experts at Five Star Alliance have handpicked the ones that convey the exclusivity of Bangkok.