Hotel Review: Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok

Background & Location

I have actually never properly stayed at the Kimpton property before, and the closest I’ve gotten was almost 10 years ago with the Juniper Cupertino, which was formerly the Kimpton Cypress but converted into a Curio Collection by Hilton before my stay. So, for my trip to Bangkok last year, I was excited to try out the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok for 2 nights, which would be my first true Kimpton stay.

The Kimpton brand started in San Francisco in 1981 and was acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group in 2015. It has only recently been that the luxury boutique hotel brand started to expand its footprint in Asia-Pacific. The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok opened in 2020 and is located in the same development as the Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok is set in one of Bangkok’s more upscale, leafy neighborhoods. It’s part of a newer development with restaurants, shops, and even a grocery store on-site, which is a nice convenience. While the immediate area feels noticeably quieter and more relaxed, it’s still just a short distance from the busy shopping district around Chidlom, where traffic and crowds can be intense around the city’s major department stores.

Takeoff Points

Date of Stay: May 2025
Pros: Solid location, well-appointed rooms & an elaborate breakfast buffet.
Cons: Our bathroom had a slight mildew smell.
Takeoff Point: Overall, I had a truly nice stay at the Kimpton Mai-Lai Bangkok, with a nicely designed room in a great location to explore Bangkok.

Travel Agency Benefits

I work with a travel agency, Fora Travel, and can assist in booking hotel stays. Fora is part of IHG Destined & Virtuoso. This partnership gives you special perks when booking with me. The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok comes with the following:

• Daily complimentary breakfast for 2, per room
• USD 100 property credit
• Early check-in & late check-out (upon availability)
• Upgrade at time of check-in (upon availability)

If you are interested in staying at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, feel free to email me at takeofftotravel@fora.travel, and I would be happy to help you plan your trip.

Rates for the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok start at around $200 USD for the lead-in category during low season, and approaches $400 USD in the high season.

Arrival & Lobby

Once arrived, we were quickly checked in. Kimpton has a fun little game where you can mention a “secret password” at any participating Kimpton property (seasonally) to receive a surprise (small gifts, credits, drink vouchers). I whispered the password and got a small sleep balm (which I was expecting a bit more lol).

The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offers 360 guest rooms (including 97 serviced apartments).

Grand Premium Room

Our Grand Premium Room was 83 sq.m (893 sq.ft), and offered an office space, as well as great views of the city.

As you enter the room, there’s a foyer. If you proceed to the right, it’ll lead to the bathroom. Proceed forward, then there is an office area that features a large table and two chairs.

The bathroom was the star of the show as it was huge and could almost be a hotel room in itself. There was a large standalone tub, along with a sitting area, and bath salts were also provided.

There were two large vanity areas, and the vanity area included a dental kit, a shower, a cap, combs, nail filers, and cotton swabs. There was also a little list of more amenities that you could request, and they would be delivered complimentary.

The walk-in shower was very large and offered a waterfall. Toiletries were provided by HARNN, and it was specially made for the hotel.

There is a separate water closet, while there’s no bidet, there was a bum gun.

Then there was an open-air closet with a large bench and plenty of space. An iron board was provided, and this room featured a Dyson hairdryer, which is always a nice touch. Cool robes were provided, as well as a scale, yoga mat, and umbrella.

The only quirk that I found with the bathroom was a slight mildew/bathroom smell.

The Room

As you proceeded back into the room, there is a mini bar with items for purchase located to the side of the office with an espresso machine and a tea kettle.

As you proceed into the bedroom, it is very spacious, and there’s actually a lot of open space. There’s a large king-size bed with nightstands on both sides, as well as a lounging sofa.

Since we had a third guest, a rollaway bed was brought as well.

On each nightstand, there were actually universal power adapters as well as two USB-C plugs per side. Lights and drapes can be controlled via other controls at each nightstand. On the left side of the bed, there is a Bluetooth speaker as well as a phone.

I did like the books around to make it feel more like home, and the numerous windows provided a lot of light during the daytime.

Then, if you proceed, you can actually access the large bathroom from this two as the bathroom has an entrance near the entrance as well as near the bed.

We were celebrating my mom’s birthday, and they provided plenty of sweets & balloons, which was a nice and elaborate touch!

Restaurants

The Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok offers many dining options on-site.

CRAFT is a day-to-night casual coffee shop turned bar at night, serving coffees, pastries, glasses of wine, and food open on the lobby level from 7 AM to 11 PM. There is live band music on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as a wind-down happy hour from 6 to 9 PM daily.

Miss Jigger offers an Italian fair and curated selection of fine wines, located on the lobby level daily for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. And tucked away inside is Ruby’s, which is a cocktail bar open daily from 5:30 PM until late.

Bar.Yard is located on the 40th floor, open from 5 PM till late. There’s a DJ every night and cocktails with great views, and it features Thai, Southeast Asian, and Pan-Latin influences.

Independent from the hotel, AVANT is an intimate fine dining restaurant on the 30th floor. It is a 1 Star MICHELIN Restaurant serving Contemporary French.

And of course, Stock.Room offers a wide range of international food options, with a la carte and buffet options all day. This is where the buffet breakfast is served in the morning. The selections were quite plentiful and tasty. There were so many different buffet stations, and you could order a la carte egg dishes (omelets, eggs Benedict, etc).

Wellness

The Amaranth Spa is open from 10 AM to 10 PM and is located on the fourth floor. They also offer in-room massages.

The gym is located on the third floor and is open 24/7. It was a pretty large space, and there was even a staff member on duty.

The outdoor pool, sauna, and steam room are also located on the third floor, and it’s open from 6 AM to 10 PM daily. The pool was a solid size, and there were numerous seating areas as well.

Other Features

If you don’t have breakfast during your stay, the Kimpton morning kickstart could be helpful. This is offered at the reception for all guests, and there’s complimentary coffee, tea, and snacks from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

There’s a social hour from 5 to 6 PM, and you can enjoy free-flow signature drinks.

Kimpton bikes are available from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Lastly, there’s a complementary shuttle service and a seven-seater van to and from the BTS Chit Lom and Mercury Ville daily from 8 AM to 7 PM with a one-hour heads up.

The Verdict

Overall, I had a great stay at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok. The service is top-notch, breakfast is great, and rooms offer a comfortable experience.

Have you stayed at the Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok before? How was your experience? Comment below!

Cheers,

Ty

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