Yao Rooftop Bar in Silom Bangkok
Yao Rooftop Bar is a striking addition to Bangkok‘s growing collection of rooftops. It may not be much talked about (so far), but with its soft Chinese theme and stunning views, it is a new gem on our list. Located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse in Silom, Yao offers rewarding views of the city skyline with a good 360˙ panoramic view. Note that Yao is a true rooftop with a full open sky; you can walk to the very edge of the building and look all the way down as the terraces are surrounded by a safe mid-high glass rail (which is not always the case on some rooftops).
The Views
The location between Silom and the riverside is quite strategic, and if you, too, are passionate about the ever-changing skyline of Bangkok, you will have a lot of fun identifying all the landmarks and most iconic towers in a sea of buildings of all sizes and shapes. Having a sunset drink up there is an entertaining occasion to play endless games of ‘Name that building over there!’
The rooftop is surprisingly vast and beautifully decorated with a Chinese theme. There is plenty of comfortable seating everywhere, from oversized sofas with cushions to high tables for two along the edge, with just a small but safe glass wall to separate you from the view. Among the most iconic landmarks, you will easily recognize other nearby rooftops: the new architectural wonder of Mahanakorn Skywalk, the already popular Sky Bar made even more famous by the movie ‘The Hangover 2’. The well-known ‘Robot building’ is also visible and seems to be hiding between two towers (see photo lower on the page). You can easily sport the Baiyoke Tower, the second tallest tower in Thailand, only overshadowed by the Mahanakorn Tower.
Yao rooftop offers almost a 360-degree view but mainly faces west, allowing superb sunsets above the new IconSiam shopping mall and the two attached residential skyscrapers.
Drinks and Food
Since Yao is above the Chinese restaurant of the same name, expect the menu to include a lot of Chinese Dim Sums: Shrimp Shu-Mai (168 baht), Pork ribs with black bean sauce (178 baht), Cheese with crab dumplings (158 baht), Xiao Long Bao pork dumplings (138 baht). As Yao is a restaurant, you can also go for main courses: Hand-pulled noodles with spicy pork gravy sauce old Pekin style (268 baht), Peking duck rolls with caviar and wasabi (428 baht), Szechuan fried chicken with chilli and cashew nuts (528 baht)
Abou The Hotel
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse is a sleek and modern hotel located near Silom Road, Chinatown, and the Chao Phraya River. Just minutes away from Rivercity, this hotel offers 303 well-appointed rooms and residential suites with stunning skyline views. The 107 residential suites are suitable for long-term stays with spacious living and working areas, including two and three-bedroom suites.
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Yao Rooftop Bar Info
Location: Silom
Hotel: Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse
Address: 262 Thanon Surawong, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Chong Nonsi: 870 m
Open: 5 pm – 12 am
Phone: 02 088 5666
Floor: 32nd
Reservations: Reservation Recommended
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