Bangkok's Central Business District isn't exactly hurting for hotels. But The Standard, tucked inside the iconic Mahanakhon building, does something most don't—it actually has personality. Conde Nast Traveler named it one of the best new hotels in 2023, and 50 Best Discovery put it on their 2024 list. But what caught my attention wasn't the awards. It was the promise of something different in a city where cookie-cutter hotels are everywhere. After spending time there, I can tell you: The Standard delivers.

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