Phranakorn-Nornlen HotelvsAriyasomvilla
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ariyasomvilla is preferred by most writers compared to Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel. Ariyasomvilla ranks #24 in Bangkok with accolades from 6 sources such as Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
46 Thewet soi 1, Phranakorn, Bangkhunprom, Krungkasem Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel advocates the slow life. The food is vegetarian and purely organic and the place is small, but pays attention to details."
Rough Guide
"What was once a seedy short-time motel has been transformed into a bohemian haven with genuine eco-conscious and socially engaged sensibilities and a tangible fair-trade philosophy."
Time Out
"This cosy guesthouse melds bygone styles of Thai wooden-house living with art and a sense of community." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The 31-room Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel is a value hotel with an artsy boutique vibe and an emphasis on healthy living." Full review
Fodor's
"Ideal for travelers seeking an artsy, off-the-beaten-track experience, this cute boutique guesthouse is in the old Phra Nakhon district." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Set in an expansive garden compound decorated like the Bangkok of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is a hyper-atmospheric – if not necessarily great-value – place to stay." Full review
Ariyasomvilla
65 Sukhumvit Soi 1, Klongtoey Nua, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $192/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Star Service
"The property comprises a beautiful teak Tudor villa built in 1942 that is the core of the hotel, and a four-story annex. The latter frames the resortlike pool and spa." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned and operated by the same family since the 1940s, the 25 rooms here are filled with a well-curated collection of Thai antiques." Full review
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Be sure to make time for a traditional Thai massage at the hotel’s spa.
Oyster
Upscale
"The 24-room Ariyasomvilla is an upscale boutique hotel, hidden away at the end of a dead-end street off busy Sukhumvit Road, with its hundreds of restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Located in an old, tranquil family home built during the Second World War, this is a fine heritage hotel in Bangkok's bustling downtown area." Full review
Frommer's
"This place is a manicured gem with lush gardens, a small pool, meditation space, and one of the top vegetarian restaurants in town. Rooms have teak wood flooring, sofas, Thai silk curtains." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"So, what's the story behind this place?Built in 1942 by the family that designed Bangkok’s National Stadium two years earlier, AriyasomVilla was formerly a private home.Cool. Can you..." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled in the popular area of Sukhumvit, this authentic boutique Thai hotel is close to a bedrock of shopping malls such as Emquartier, Siam Paragon, and Central world"
Bangkok Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Frommer's
"This place is a manicured gem with lush gardens, a small pool, meditation space...rooms have teak wood flooring, sofas, Thai silk curtains, and comfortable beds" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a virtual wall of frangipani, this beautifully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets in Bangkok." Full review