The Restaurant at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

"Afternoon tea is still served in the monumental lobby, which is adorned with magnificent, vibrant eighteenth-century-style murals depicting the Thai cosmology, and flanked by acclaimed Thai, Italian and Japanese restaurants and a steakhouse"

"The Tony Chi-designed restaurants include the impeccable Biscotti (Italian), Madison (grill), Shintaro (Japanese) and Aqua, a bar sharing the water garden with a pâtisserie, shops and photo exhibitions"

"In addition to elegant and spacious rooms with all the top amenities, the hotel has an outdoor pool surrounded by tropical foliage, as well as several upscale dining options that include an Italian restaurant, sushi restaurant, contemporary steakhouse, and charcuterie"

"If you prefer a taste of the East, you can’t go wrong with the sushi bar and tatami-style dining room of Shintaro, or the charming old-fashioned surroundings of Thai restaurant Spice Market"

"Of five restaurants, the Tony Chi-designed Madison gets props for its steak and seafood fare, while Spice Market consistently ranks among the top Thai restaurants in Bangkok"

"The busy restaurant Biscotti has an open kitchen and two levels of seating"

"The busy restaurant Biscotti has an open kitchen and two levels of seating"

"Biscotti (Italian) and Shintaro (Japanese) are arguably the two best outlets, but the steakhouse and Thai restaurant are close runner-ups"