[3] The Dusit Thani stood on the former location of Ban Saladaeng, the former residence of the Chaophraya Yommarat (Pan Sukhum), on the southeast corner of Sala Daeng Intersection, the beginning of Si Lom Road.

[7][8] The building's design featured Modernist influences as well as traditional Thai motifs such as the prachamyam patterns decorating its facade.

[2] When it opened, the Dusit Thani introduced many novelties to Bangkok's social scene, including a discotheque, ballrooms, and a restaurant on the top floor.

It announced plans to redevelop the property as a mixed-use project, titled Dusit Central Park and worth 36.7 billion baht ($1.1bn), which would include residences, retail areas and office space, in addition to a new hotel.

[13] Meanwhile, the company has partnered with Silpakorn University to document, archive, and preserve some of the original hotel's artistic and architectural elements.