Lamaya Bangkok — Restaurant in Khlong Tan Subdistrict

As a frequent visitor to Bangkok who has explored many of the city’s standout rooftop bars and sky lounges — particularly around the Sukhumvit area — I had modest expectations when visiting the rooftop bar at Lamaya Bangkok, largely because I was a guest at the Staybridge Suites. Unfortunately, even those expectations weren’t met.

The experience was underwhelming from the start. In the short walk from the reception to the bar entrance, the minimum spend per person increased — without explanation. That sort of inconsistency set the tone for the evening.

The view from the rooftop is anything but impressive — especially when compared to Bangkok’s countless sky bars with stunning panoramic vistas. To make up for the uninspiring skyline, the bar attempts to create a “wow” factor with a lackluster fire show that feels more like a distraction than genuine entertainment.

Service didn’t help: staff seemed unfamiliar with their own menu, unable to answer simple questions, and generally untrained. Add to this a mediocre DJ playing music far too loud for the size of the outdoor space — to the point that holding a conversation with friends or family became nearly impossible.

The drink offerings are equally unimpressive. There is exactly one beer option, and the cocktail menu — though priced at a premium — delivers very little in terms of quality or creativity. Giving a simple Aperol Spritz a fancier name doesn’t suddenly make it a premium cocktail — especially when it tastes just as ordinary as anywhere else. For those prices, I’d expect far more in terms of taste, execution, and overall concept.

What makes the whole experience even more puzzling is the context: the Staybridge Suites is not a five-star or high-end hotel. It positions itself more in the upper-midrange segment, so it’s unclear why the rooftop bar aspires to such inflated standards — and fails so completely to meet them.

Frankly, many five-star hotel rooftops along the Sukhumvit strip offer a superior experience at a lower price point — with better views, a wider selection, no minimum spend, and far more professional service.

In short: expectations and reality never align at Lamaya’s rooftop bar. What’s pitched as a premium experience turns out to be an overpriced, underdelivered night out. I wouldn’t return — even as a...

🌇 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚 – 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 High above the city on the 30th floor of 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐯𝐢𝐭, Lamaya Bangkok invites you to an elevated experience where eclectic design meets skyline serenity.

✨ Step into a sun-drenched lounge filled with tribal-chic textures and glam gold accents — perfect for photo moments. Whether you’re planning a relaxed afternoon or a vibrant evening, this space adapts to your mood.

🫖 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐭 (THB 1,450 / $39 / €36 for 2–4 persons) is a delightful medley of handmade sweets and savouries, curated with an indulgent flair: • ⭐ 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭 • ⭐ 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐞 • ⭐ 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐱 𝐚̀ 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞̀𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 • ⭐ 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 • ⭐ 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐞 • ⭐ 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 • ⭐ 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭

☕ Pair your bites with a 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚 of your choice: • ⭐ 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐲 • ⭐ 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 • ⭐ 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐲 • ⭐ 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫 • ⭐ 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞

📍 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 (30ᵗʰ Floor, Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit) 🕐 Afternoon Tea 13:00–17:00 | Dinner 17:00 till late 💸 ~$39 / €36 for 2–4 persons

From dramatic interiors to a cityscape backdrop, Lamaya isn’t just a venue—it’s a destination. Afternoon Tea here is more than a meal, it’s a...

Absolutely ridiculous and blatantly discriminatory. My friend was denied entry because of her open-toed shoes, yet men were freely walking around in tank tops. Either this establishment enforces a sexist double standard where women’s footwear is policed while men can dress as they please, or—worse—it was racially motivated, as my friend is a woman of color. Meanwhile, sneakers were deemed acceptable.

To make matters worse, I had already ordered two drinks—one for myself and one for my friend—before they refused to let her in. I’m extremely lightweight when it comes to alcohol, yet after downing both drinks, I felt completely fine. That tells you everything you need to know about how weak their cocktails are.

Clearly, all the money that should have gone into decent drinks and fair policies instead went into hiring 20 bodyguards to protect a tacky, try-hard bar. If you enjoy overpriced, watered-down drinks and arbitrary, borderline discriminatory rules, this is the place for you. Otherwise, spend your money somewhere that actually...