Lebua at State Tower

lebua at State Tower
The Dome at lebua (64th floor)
General information
Location	1055 Silom Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Opening	2006
Management	lebua Hotels & Resorts
Height	247 m (810 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	5
Other information
Number of suites	137
Number of restaurants	4
Website
lebua.com/state-tower

lebua Bangkok is a luxury hotel located in at State Tower adjacent to the Chao Phraya River on Silom Road in the Bang Rak District of Bangkok, Thailand. ^[1] The hotel is managed by lebua Hotels & Resorts, a Thai hospitality company that operates hotels, restaurants, and bars in Thailand, India, and New Zealand. The hotel is known for its high-rise location, large suites, and its collection of restaurants and bars under The Dome by lebua, several of which have received international recognition and Michelin stars.

The brand is founded by its current President & CEO, Narawadee Bualert.

lebua State Tower's rooftop restaurant, Sirocco, hosts the highest New Year's Eve ball drop in the world. ^{[2] [3]} Since New Year's Eve 2015, Sirocco has hosted the highest ball drop in the world. ^{[4] [5] [6]}

Overview

The property comprises three main components:

• lebua at State Tower – Located on the lower floors, this section offers large suites with separate bedrooms, living areas, and balconies.
• Tower Club at lebua – Situated on the 53rd to 59th floors, it features suites with additional privileges and direct access to the hotel’s dining and bar venues.
• The Dome by lebua – A cluster of restaurants and bars at the top of the State Tower, introduced in the early 2000s and recognized as part of Bangkok’s dining and nightlife scene.

Bars and restaurants

• The Dome by lebua is a cluster of restaurants and bars located at the top of the State Tower. Since its introduction in the early 2000s, it has become a prominent part of Bangkok’s dining and nightlife scene.
  • Sirocco – An outdoor Mediterranean restaurant on the 64th floor, recognized as one of the world’s highest alfresco restaurants. It is accompanied by a live jazz band and panoramic views of Bangkok.
  • Sky Bar, one of the world’s highest rooftop bars on 64th floor, known for its illuminated counter and panoramic views.
  • Distil is a cocktail bar located on the 64th floor, offering oysters, caviar, lobster, cigars and a collection of single malt whiskey.
  • Mezzaluna – A two-Michelin-star restaurant on 65th floor led by Chef Ryuki Kawasaki, offering French cuisine with Japanese influences. The restaurant has consistently held two Michelin stars since 2018.
  • Breeze – A Chinese fine dining restaurant on 52nd floor noted for its contemporary approach to Chinese cuisine. It was named one of the "Top 10 most cutting-edge restaurants" by USA Today.
  • Chef’s Table – Opened in 2019, this restaurant under Chef Vincent Thierry holds two Michelin stars and emphasizes contemporary French cuisine on 61st floor.
  • Alfresco 64, billed as the world’s highest outdoor whisky bar.
  • lebua No. 3, focused on vodka, gin, and caviar.
  • Flûte, a rooftop champagne bar in partnership with Bollinger.
  • Pink Bar, a champagne lounge.
  • Café Mozu, a poolside restaurant that offers a buffet.

Awards

lebua at State Tower

• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025: Top 100 Favorite Hotels in the World (#72); Top 15 Favorite City Hotels in Asia (#14); Top 5 Favorite Hotels in Bangkok (#3). ^[7]
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2021: #4 Best Hotels in Bangkok.
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020: Top 5 Hotels in Bangkok (#2); Top 15 Asia City Hotels (#14).
• Departures (2020): “The World’s Best Hotel Views.”
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2019: Top 5 Hotels in Bangkok (#1); Top 10 City Hotels in Asia (#5); Top 100 Hotels in the World (#90).
• Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019: Top three hotels in Bangkok.
• Additional recognitions: World Travel Awards (2009), World Luxury Hotel Awards (2008, 2009), Expedia Best of +VIP (2016), Agoda Gold Circle (2015), Hotels.com Loved by Guests (2015–16), TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence (2014).

Tower Club at lebua

• World Travel Awards 2024: Asia’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel; Thailand's Leading Lifestyle Hotel.
• World Travel Awards 2023: World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel; Asia’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel; Thailand's Leading Lifestyle Hotel.
• World Travel Awards 2022: World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel; Asia’s Leading Luxury All Suites Hotel; Thailand's Leading Hotel Suite; Thailand's Leading Lifestyle Hotel.
• World Travel Awards 2021: World’s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel; Asia’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel; Thailand’s Leading Hotel Suite; Thailand’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel.
• World Travel Awards 2020: Asia’s Leading Luxury All Suite Hotel; Thailand’s Leading Hotel Suite; Thailand’s Leading Lifestyle Hotel.

Sirocco

• Top Italian Restaurants 2025 by Gambero Rosso: 2 Forks.
• World Culinary Awards 2024: World’s Best Rooftop Restaurant; Asia’s Best Rooftop Restaurant.
• World Culinary Awards 2023: World’s Best Rooftop Restaurant; Asia’s Best Rooftop Restaurant.
• World Travel Awards 2020: Asia’s Leading Hotel Rooftop Restaurant & Bar.
• Thailand Tatler – Thailand’s Best Restaurants: multiple years (2011, 2013–2018).
• The Telegraph (UK) 2013: “World’s Most Expensive Desserts” feature.
• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2011–2013: Restaurant of the Year; Most Cosmopolitan Bar & Restaurant.
• Earlier recognitions: American Express “My Favorite International Restaurant” (2006–07); Condé Nast Traveler US “Hot Nights & Hot Tables” (2005).

Mezzaluna

• Tatler Thailand 2025: Best 20 Restaurants.
• MICHELIN Guide Thailand: Two Michelin Stars (2017–2025, consecutive).
• World Culinary Awards 2024: World’s Best Restaurant; Asia’s Best Restaurant; Asia’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant; Thailand’s Best Restaurant.
• World Culinary Awards 2023: World’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant; Asia’s Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant; Thailand’s Best Restaurant.
• Koktail Magazine: Thailand’s Best Restaurants (2022–25), Restaurant of the Year (2025).
• Thailand Tatler – Best Restaurants Guide: #1 in 2019; #2 in 2018; Five Mango rating in 2016.
• La Liste: ranked in 2017 and 2018.
• Additional awards: Seven Star Global Luxury Award (2013–14), Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (2011–13).

Chef’s Table

• Tatler Thailand 2025: Best Service; Best 20 Restaurants.
• Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence 2025.
• MICHELIN Guide Thailand: Two Michelin Stars (2020–2025); One Michelin Star (2019).
• MICHELIN Guide Thailand: Service Award (2021, 2024).
• World Culinary Awards 2024: Asia’s Best Landmark Restaurant; Thailand’s Best Hotel Restaurant.
• World Culinary Awards 2023: Asia’s Best Landmark Restaurant; Thailand’s Best Hotel Restaurant.
• Koktail Magazine: Thailand’s Best Restaurants (2022–25), Sommelier of the Year (2025).
• Departures Legend Awards 2019: “The Best Meal We’ve Had This Year.”

Breeze

• World Culinary Awards 2022: Thailand's Best Restaurant.
• La Liste 2017.
• Thailand Tatler – Thailand’s Best Restaurants: multiple years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014).
• USA Today 2014: “Top 10 Most Cutting-Edge Restaurants in the World.”
• Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards 2011–2013: Restaurant of the Year (Platinum Winner); Most Authentic Asian Cuisine Restaurant.
• Condé Nast Traveler US 2007: “Hot Tables.”
• Art of Travel Guide (2007, Netherlands): Best New Seafood Al Fresco Restaurant in Asia.

In popular culture

The hotel, Sirocco, Sky Bar, Tower Club and the State Tower were sites of several key scenes in the 2011 film The Hangover Part II . ^{[8] [9] [10]}

The hotel features a three-bedroom "Hangover" suite where the cast of the film created havoc. ^{[11] [12]} Sky Bar created the "Hangovertini", a cocktail to commemorate the film. The cocktail was first served to director Todd Phillips. ^{[13] [14]}

• 
  Hangover II suite, where filming took place ^[15]

References

1. "State Tower". Emporis. Archived from the original on April 6, 2015. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
2. "Record-breaking ball drop at Lebua, Bangkok for New Year". The Star Online. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
3. Lieberman, Josh (31 December 2013). "New Year's Eve Times Square Ball: What Goes Into The World's Most Famous Ball Drop?". International Science Times. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
4. "Record-breaking ball drop at Lebua, Bangkok for New Year". The Star Online . 15 December 2014. Retrieved 17 March 2015.
5. "Record-breaking ball drop at Lebua, Bangkok for New Year". Star Media Group Berhad. The Star Online. 15 December 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
6. Lieberman, Josh (31 December 2013). "New Year's Eve Times Square Ball: What Goes Into The World's Most Famous Ball Drop?". IBT Media. International Science Times. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
7. "The 5 Best Hotels in Bangkok of 2025". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
8. Pritchard, Chris (14 November 2013). "Bar/fly: Bangkok's best". NZME. Publishing Limited. The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 27 July 2015.
9. Hsiao, Tina; Kay, Julz (26 May 2011). "'The Hangover Part II': Follow the wolf pack's Thailand trail". CNN . Retrieved 17 March 2015.
10. Hsiao, Tina; Kay, Julz (30 May 2011). "'The Hangover Part II': Follow the wolf pack's Thailand trail". CNN. CNNGo.com. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
11. "Sky high in Bangkok – Lebua Tower Club". HK YantoYan. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
12. Brown, Jennings (22 July 2013). "Best bachelor party destinations". CNN. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
13. "Bangkok's latest drink craze: The Hangovertini". CNN. 8 June 2011. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
14. "The Hangover Part II, Features Scenes Filmed at Bangkok's lebua Hotels". Luxury Travel Magazine. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
15. Redheadm Harry (2016-11-30). "I got hungover at the Hangover II hotel in Bangkok". Metro. Retrieved 2018-06-30.

External links

• Official website
• Sirocco
  • Sirocco Reservations
• Sky Bar

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