Six Senses has signed a hotel management agreement with Narai Hospitality Group to introduce Six Senses Bangkok as part of Hatai, a mixed-use development on the site of the iconic Narai Hotel in the heart of the city’s Silom district.

First opened in 1968, Narai Hotel made its mark in Bangkok’s hospitality scene hosting celebrities and royalty and delivering exceptional service. Six Senses Bangkok is scheduled to open in 2028 shortly after the 60th anniversary of the original hotel.

The design of Hatai is being helmed by award-winning Heatherwick Studio. Inspired by the delicate craftsmanship of traditional lanterns, the development will emerge as Bangkok’s new “lantern quarter,” “illuminating the city’s cultural heritage through sustainable and progressive design and serving to revitalize the entire area.”

The project targets both LEED Gold and WELL Gold certifications, upholding sustainable and healthy building design and construction. Narai Hotel’s original wooden foundation has been carefully extracted and will be repurposed and woven into the interior design, reflecting the Six Senses philosophy of using local, sustainable, and natural materials.

Six Senses Bangkok will offer:

• 100 spacious rooms and suites
• a 7,535-square-foot suite and signature restaurant, both by designer Joyce Wang, on its top floor
• a sky lobby that connects to the property’s main restaurant through a sky garden incorporating elements of biophilic design
• a rooftop pool
• Six Senses Spa

Six Senses Bangkok will be one of two hotels opening at Hatai, which will also feature premium retail and dining experiences, and community gathering spaces across more than 65,400 square feet. The development is within easy reach of transport links, including BTS and MRT networks, as well as attractions such as the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple and landmark King Power Mahanakhon.

“It’s a privilege to honor the legacy of Narai Hotel in such a culturally significant and storied location,” says Neil Palmer, chief operating officer, Six Senses. “Together with Narai Hospitality Group, we’re creating something truly special, a place that respects its history while embracing signature wellness, crafted experiences, and sustainable design and operations, all defining characteristics of the Six Senses core ethos.”