An homage to Thai heritage, the Aman Nai Lert Bangkok is Aman’s second Thailand outpost, following the storied Ed Tuttle-designed Amanpuri in Phuket that launched the luxury brand in 1988. For the latest location, the 52-suite, 34-residence hotel sits in Nai Lert Park, near the well-preserved 20th-century house built by tycoon Phraya Bhakdinorasreth that informed the property’s grounding aesthetic.

Wood panels carved by Thai artisans frame leather clouds behind the bar at 1872

Consider the locally sourced Supergenti stone that longtime collaborator Denniston wove throughout the property. “It ranges in hues from deep brown to light beige and soft gray, allowing for a harmonious yet tailored expression across spaces,” says senior interior designer David Schoonbroodt, who worked closely with principal Jean-Michel Gathy at the Kuala Lumpur-based firm.

Depictions of the natural world manifest at the hotel in other ways, too. Most remarkably is the 40-foot-high Chamchuri tree sculpture brought to life by Thai artisans in the ninth-floor lobby. “Inspired by the actual rain tree that grows through the slab near the swimming pool, we wanted to continue that dialogue between architecture and landscape,” adds Schoonbroodt. “The gold-leaf treatment features a subtle gradient—darker tones at the top, gradually lightening toward the base—emphasizing the verticality and evoking a sense of elevation.”

It’s buoyed by an installation of bespoke floating lanterns and floor lamps with bases that echo the slender forms of tree branches. “But the true detail reveals itself only when the light is turned on—delicate twig-like silhouettes are cast within the fabric of the lampshade, creating a poetic interplay of light and shadow,” explains Schoonbroodt.

A sense of ceremony pervades Arva, the Italian restaurant where muted hues and rich textures come together

The ethereal vignette is reinforced in lobby lounge 1872, one of the hotel’s seven F&B venues (there’s also a poolside hangout, a cigar bar, the music-fueled Aman lounge, a teppanyaki counter, and an omakase experience). Here, carved wooden panels and Thai leather clouds mingle behind the bar as a nod to traditional Nang Yai shadow puppetry.

Arva, the adjacent Italian restaurant, also extends the mood with the dining island “elegantly poised above a reflective pond, where four curved banquette niches gently embrace the perimeter, creating a sense of intimacy and retreat,” adds Schoonbroodt.

Nature plays an important role throughout the hotel, exemplified by the presence of a rain tree soaring beside the pool

Calming tree motifs continue in the artwork found at the 16,000-square-foot wellness center, comprising the Hertitude Clinic overseen by medical doctors on the eighth floor and the 10th-floor spa that entices guests with its private Spa House—a new concept from Aman and the first of its kind in Bangkok—for half- and full-day journeys incorporating a wood-clad banya. The unique sanctuary delivers a deeply curated wellness journey, “blending cultural authenticity with understated luxury,” says Schoonbroodt. “The result is a soft, enveloping environment that exudes warmth and tranquility, enhanced by gentle, ambient lighting that promotes relaxation.”

In the suites, some of the largest in Bangkok, floor-to-ceiling windows amplify views—as does the one bolstered by a scenic terrace on the 17th floor. Hushed palettes, commodious daybeds, and signature pivoting light panels between the bathrooms and sleeping areas all instill an atmosphere of serenity. This is notably present in the Aman suite, complete with private spa, that takes over the entire 18th floor.

“While the city outside moves with pace and energy,” says Schoonbroodt, “our property offers a rare sense of stillness.”

A sense of calm greets guests in the reception area

Among the highlights of the Aman suite, which takes up the entire 18th floor, is the private spa, complete with hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and steam room

Floating lanterns complement the lobby’s 40-foot-high Chamchuri tree sculpture, which is embellished in gold leaf and surrounded by lanterns