Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside, Thailand

• Riverside wonders: Situated along Chao Phraya River, this retreat shows you a different side of Bangkok. It sits a little ways from the city's bustling centre, taking you away from the maddening crowd and instead, giving you a front row seat to Bangkok's riverside charm. The vibe here is decidedly more zen, in the evenings, the glittering skyline in the distance adding a touch of romance to its atmosphere.

• Long, lazy days: You'll find your stay here soothing, with morning views of longtail boats floating lazily down the river, a gleaming cultural monument in the distance or watching the sun rise above Bangkok's ever-evolving architecture. When you're not out exploring, making use of the hotel's impressive pool, or visit the hotel's Massira Wellness & Spa. Get an hour's long Thai massage, or make use of the spa's facilities, like the sauna and steam room.

• Enticing offerings: Eight different restaurants and bars spoil guests. Terrace@72 kicks off the mornings with an amazing international spread that become even more spectacular at night. In the evenings, barbecued meats, seafood and more grace the open-show kitchen where guests can dine with view of the river and city. Head to Eurasian Grilled for a carefully curated menu of Western cuisine. Especially popular with locals is the Ah Yat Forum Restaurant, perfect for Sunday dim sum and other Cantonese treats.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.