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Amari Watergate BangkokvsChakrabongse Villas & Residences
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Chakrabongse Villas ranks significantly higher than Amari Watergate Bangkok. Chakrabongse Villas has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 8 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Rough Guide.
Amari Watergate Bangkok
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
847 Phetchaburi Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
From $51/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "A fine location and efficient management and staff make this upper-midrange hotel a good choice for business travelers—the mainstays here—as well as for groups and individuals. " Full review
Fodor's "The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Amari chain's Bangkok flagship are swathed in silks and other rich fabrics." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The 569-room luxury Amari Watergate sits in the heart of Pratunam, Bangkok's main shopping and market area, within a 15-minute walk of a skytrain station." Full review
Gayot "A full complement of amenities and facilities make this hotel a smart choice for all types of travelers."
The Telegraph8.0
"This large, luxurious hotel offers near faultless service in the heart of the city's shopping district." Full review
Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
396 Maharaj Road, Tatien, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Rather optimistically touted as "Thailand's best-kept secret," this clutch of traditional wooden Thai houses is now on every website and in every guide, so be sure to call ahead to reserve a space." Full review
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Be sure to call ahead to reserve a space.
Concierge "This little-known waterside oasis hides in plain sight among Bangkok's top tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho."
Fodor's "They may be the best rooms in the city—the problem is there are only four, and the place is very popular, so you must book well in advance." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1908 as the residence of Prince Chulachakrabongse, these incredibly luxurious villas lie on the Chao Phraya River between Chinatown and the Royal Palace."
Rough Guide "In the luxuriant, riverside gardens of 100-year-old Chakrabongse House overlooking Wat Arun are four tranquil villas beautifully furnished in dark wood and silk, with polished teak floors."
Time Out "The 19th-century mansion of Prince Chakrabongse opens three Thai-style villas to guests. Exquisitely furnished with teak, silk and modern amenities, they offer seclusion." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Chakrabongse Villas is an exquisite heritage property on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, offering three rooms and four suites right across from Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Just steps from Wat Po, this traditional Thai home has been preserved to look exactly as it did as a royal residence in the early 1900s." Full review
Lonely Planet "The grounds of Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath’s 19th-century mansion have been adapted to become one of the city’s classiest, most discreet boutique properties." Full review
