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Anantara Riverside Bangkok ResortvsSO/ BANGKOK

Both Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort and SO Sofitel Bangkok are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, SO Sofitel Bangkok scores slightly better than Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. SO Sofitel Bangkok comes in at #11 in Bangkok with approval from 9 reviewers including Wallpaper, Forbes Travel Guide and Time Out.

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
8/10
257/1-3 Charoennakorn Rd, Samrae Thonburi, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $151/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Part of Bangkok’s charm is the fact that it overwhelms. But along the Chao Phraya River, life decelerates. Tap into that spirit at the 408-room Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa,..." Full review
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Stroll the grounds, which are full of open-air corridors (lit by torches in the evening) and covered bridges beneath canopies of flowers.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Located south of the city on the banks of Mae Nam Chao Phraya, ‘resort’ is in this case at least an accurate moniker for this expansive, relax-oriented hotel."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A true resort in more than name, with great tropical gardens perfect for relaxing after a day spent sightseeing."
Star Service Star Service
"Downriver from the upscale Shangri-La and Peninsula hotels, this hearty hotel attracts business and leisure travelers with its comprehensive facilities, resortlike atmosphere and great rates." Full review
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The hotel has a pleasant social resort hum to it, nicely suited for families; the Millennium Hilton just up the river might appeal more to the hip crowd, but anyone who wants to avoid the hassle of crossing the river will look to Silom or Sukhumvit roads.
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"A luxury resort perched along the river outside central Bangkok, and a free, 20-minute ferry ride from the capital's bustling downtown." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Anantara Riverside’s immense grounds of tropical gardens make it feel a bit like a resort escape, even though it’s a hotel in the middle of one of the world’s most nonstop cities." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is more a resort than a hotel, with many restaurants and a small mall connected." Full review
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There are a wide range of room types, but standard fare has hardwood floors, Thai alphabet designs on the walls, and epic views of the river (if you ask for this).
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Sits on the banks of the Chao Praya...and offers 396 elegant, contemporary style rooms with balconies arranged around a decent-sized pool, great amenities and a plethora of eating options. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Staying at this riverside resort with its holiday mood and big pool feels like being at the beach, and it's a great place for families" Full review
SO/ BANGKOK
8/10
2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $93/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Wallpaper Wallpaper
"Following on from the success of the Sofitel So in Mauritius, the second hotel from the group is a 30-storey property in the Thai capital of Bangkok." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
85.9
"A 238-room hotel in the capital's business center, housed in a new 30-story glass tower next to Lumpini Park, one of the few green spaces in town." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Opened in 2012, the Sofitel So is a trendy, outrageously fashionable lifestyle hotel, located in the downtown Sathorn area facing Lumpini Park." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Fits right into the colorful chaos of Thailand’s vibrant capital...spectacular views from guest rooms, the top-floor spa, an outdoor glass-walled swimming pool and the several in-house restaurants." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Gorgeous views and unique designs are the key reasons you’ll love SO Sofitel Bangkok." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Sofitel So Hotel in the Silom area of Bangkok impressed me from the moment I entered the building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of) adjacent Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to open in Bangkok in the last couple years." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Part French, part Thai, all high-gloss modern design, the thirty-story Sofitel So Bangkok lets you forget neither its European heritage nor its setting at the heart of the bustling capital of Thailand" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"SO/ Bangkok fits right into the colorful chaos of Thailand’s vibrant capital — the 30-story building overlooks verdant Lumphini Park and the city’s modern skyscrapers making for some spectacular views from guest rooms, the top-floor spa, an outdoor glass-walled swimming pool and the several in-house restaurants and bars (including a fashionable rooftop watering hole)" Full review

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