Thailand offers countless attractions—from ornate temples and rich museums to the Royal Palace and pristine beaches—but don’t miss the spectacular rooftop sky bars at four standout hotels in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
At INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit, the Giant Swing Pool Bar occupies the hotel’s 34th floor and features a transparent infinity pool and a dramatic oversized swing. Positioned between the pool and the bar, the swing evokes a contemporary take on Bangkok’s traditional Brahman structure and creates a striking photo backdrop. The pool area opens onto a spacious rooftop terrace with outdoor lounges and sunbeds, delivering Ibiza-style vibes and expansive city views.
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On the 33rd floor of the same hotel, LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar complements the pool experience with Mediterranean, Thai and international small plates, including signature burgers and inventive cocktails. At night, the pool bar becomes an upper-level extension of LUZ, allowing diners a unique perspective—taproom guests can even peer into the bottom of the infinity pool while enjoying the menu.
In Bangkok’s Lumpini Park area, SO/ Bangkok presents Iris & Wild Iris on the 29th floor—a dual-concept venue inspired by the French Riviera. Iris delivers a relaxed, composed dining environment, while Wild Iris shifts to a livelier rooftop bar vibe as evening falls. The concept blends French, Italian and Spanish influences across a menu supported by a substantial wine list and a curated set of house cocktails.
Wild Iris at SO/ Bangkok © Mr. Ruj Santiviwatkun
Iris & Wild Iris spans three connected areas: an indoor dining room, outdoor seating for Iris, and Wild Iris as the rooftop bar. Live DJs and evening entertainment enhance the atmosphere, creating a smooth transition from daytime relaxation to an upbeat nighttime scene.
Less than two hours by car from Bangkok, the Meliá Pattaya Hotel hosts Yitong Chinese Restaurant & Sky Bar on its 12th floor, offering chic rooftop dining with sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand. Yitong focuses on wellness-oriented Cantonese cuisine and unlimited dim sum in an elegant setting. The adjacent Sky Bar opens onto a verdant rooftop terrace, inviting guests to enjoy cocktails under the stars.
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Cocktails at Yitong showcase creative flavor pairings: Kuaile De mixes gin infused with goji berry, honey and lemon topped with cava, while Chun Hou combines brandy, orange curaçao, lime, rosella tea and rose syrup. The hotel sometimes features stay packages, such as the Chill & Cheers Escape, which include a welcome cocktail at the Sky Bar.
Guests at the five-star Meliá Pattaya can also access the Level Lounge, an exclusive space for Level guests that offers a tranquil atmosphere, a refined breakfast service until 11 a.m., and cocktails and aperitifs each evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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In northern Thailand, Melia Chiang Mai features MAI The Sky Bar on the 22nd floor, a 360-degree rooftop destination overlooking the Ping River and the mountain-top Doi Suthep Temple. The bar spreads across terraces set at different heights and includes a dramatic glass bridge connecting the highest seating areas. Surrounded by glass balustrades, MAI offers memorable sunset panoramas and a lively program of live bands and DJs.
Drawing from Meliá’s Spanish roots, the food at MAI focuses on tapas, pinchos, grazing boards and desserts, while mixologists craft cocktails inspired by Chiang Mai’s forests and mountains. The combination of sweeping views, thoughtfully composed small plates and imaginative drinks makes it a standout rooftop experience in northern Thailand.