Bangkok, Thailand, July 13, 2025 / TRAVELINDEX / Travel + Leisure today announced the results of its annual “World’s Best Awards.” The lebua at State Tower, the iconic hotel with its elegant accommodations and international cuisine, ranked 3rd in Bangkok and 72nd worldwide in the hotel category. This top ranking in the prestigious awards program, where voters ultimately decide the winner, confirms the lebua at State Tower as one of the world’s leading hotels.

“Our team is incredibly honored to be recognized by this prestigious awards program,” says Narawadee Bualert, President and CEO of lebua Hotels & Resorts. “We are continuously working to enhance our existing offerings and find new ways to provide our guests with an even better experience while relaxing, dining, and enjoying their hotel stay. We look forward to welcoming new travelers and returning guests to our unique setting.”

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With its spacious accommodations and breathtaking views over the vibrant city of Bangkok, lebua at the State Tower has established itself as the world's first vertical travel destination. It boasts an impressive selection of eleven renowned restaurants – from two-Michelin-starred kitchens and colorful cocktail bars to delicious all-day dining – bespoke services, diverse activities, and countless panoramic views of the lively metropolis. lebua at the State Tower offers the ideal stay high above the ground and the perfect opportunity to experience Bangkok.

The hotel is the only property in Thailand to offer two different two-Michelin-starred restaurants.

As part of the hotel's ongoing efforts to enhance the guest experience, lebua at the State Tower will begin redesigning 28 spacious suites at the end of 2025. These will offer a fresh and tranquil ambiance with earthy tones, elegant wood floors, and marble accents. The remaining suites, as well as the complete redesign of Sirocco by lebua and Café Mozu, will follow.