HE Dusit Thani Bangkok Hotel with its trademark spire has long been a proud city landmark. One of the top conference hotels in Bangkok, with equal appeal for business pin-stripers as well as leisure trippers, it offers that key ingredient – location, location, location. At the intersection of the busy Silom Road and Rama IV, the Dusit Thani Bangkok overlooks the verdant Lumpini Park (a charming spot for a stroll or morning jog) and is just metres from both the underground metro and the BTS SkyTrain that have revolutionised Bangkok transport.

With a fresh top-to-toe refurbishment, this quintessentially Thai 517-room address has seemingly found its groove, shedding much of its classic black of yore for mood lights, white spaces, and colour. Executive Suites sumptuously furnished show off teak and silk to good effect. Elegant Dusit Grand Rooms offer a spacious 60sq m of stretch space with an enlarged bathing area, while Thai Heritage Suites echo the lore of ancient cities.

The Dusit Club Lounge caters for corporate business travellers with a raft of amenities including breakfasts and seamless lashings of coffee, tea and evening libations. All high-end rooms offer the added convenience of complimentary Broadband in-room (and WiFi in the public areas).

For meditative healing, there's the soothing Devarana Spa with a range of holistic treatments and remedies. After the day’s rigours, what better than a traditional Thai massage? The hotel also has the well-equipped DFit Fitness Centre, an outdoor golf driving range, an open-air pool with sun deck, and babysitting services. Dining options range from Cantonese and Italian to Royal Thai, and steaks at Hamilton's. Head to the romantic rooftop French D'Sens or the happening lobby-level MyBar. For small meetings and large conferences, excellent state-of-the-art facilities are available at the eight-boardroom Meeting Centre and the Napalai Ballroom, which can host a cocktail for 2,000. That’s in addition to the location, location, location…