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Shangri-La BangkokvsAriyasomvilla

Both Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok and Ariyasomvilla are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Ariyasomvilla. Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok ranks #6 in Bangkok with recommendations from 11 sources including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Jetsetter.

Shangri-La Bangkok
8/10
89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $121/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Stretched out along the banks of the Chao Phraya River with easy Skytrain access, the Shangri-La ranks among the world's top luxury hotels."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Utterly cutting-edge, yet with an extraordinary sense of calm, the Shangri-La has emerged as one of Bangkok's very best hotels, rivaling the more famous Oriental." Full review
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Enjoy a drink at the elegant Long Bar and make sure to pay a visit to the fine chocolate confectionary.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"This high-rise hotel on Bangkok’s picturesque Chao Phraya River has a relaxed, nearly tropical vibe (an atmospheric plus that’s only increased by the lush spa and butler service in some..." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Krungthep Wing... has rooms with a view of the river and a garden balcony overlooking a private pool. Butler service is included."
Star Service Star Service
"Graced with two striking towers, the hotel is well-connected to city transport: Boats ply up and down the river outside the hotel, and the SkyTrain is only a 10-minute walk south. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Riverside hotel with Bangkok’s largest treatment rooms at the property’s CHI, The Spa." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"There are excellent facilities here ranging from two gorgeous swimming pools to the award winning CHI Spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"A secluded sanctuary outside of the hectic city center that still provides easy access to Bangkok’s main attractions." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Shangri-La Bangkok has long been recognized as one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels for both leisure and business travelers alike." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"A huge and grand affair offering a distinctive Thai flavour, great service and plenty of pomp and circumstance, the Shangri-La sits right on the banks of the Chao Praya river." Full review
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Ariyasomvilla
8/10
65 Sukhumvit Soi 1, Klongtoey Nua, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $192/night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Star Service 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 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 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 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 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 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 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"
Frommer's 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 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

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