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Arun ResidencevsAtlanta Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Arun Residence ranks slightly better than Atlanta Hotel. Arun Residence ranks #20 in Bangkok with endorsements from 7 sources like Rough Guide, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Arun Residence
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
36-38 Soi Pratoo Nok Yoong, Maharat Rd, Bangkok 10200, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
DK Eyewitness "This boutique hotel built in Sino-Portuguese style is a converted residence with split-level rooms and a suite with a private balcony."
Rough Guide "Stunning views of Wat Arun and charming, woodenfloored rooms that mix traditional and contemporary Thai styles."
Time Out "This old corner shophouse has been sleekly converted but reflects the neighbourhood's retro charms." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A romantic, affordable hotel on the banks of the Chao Praya River, near Wat Prak Kaew and the Grand Palace." Full review
Afar Magazine "The hotel is comprised of converted apartments and no two rooms are alike. The rooms are absolutely saturated with warmth, character, and charm." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The four guest rooms combine Asian and European design styles to relaxed yet elegant effect." Full review
Frommer's "Its rooms are all split level but a touch small, and some of the furnishings are showing wear-and-tear, but most guests are so taken with the spectacular views across the river...close to major sites." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Although strategically located across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house on the river boasts much more than just brilliant views. The." Full review
Atlanta Hotel Frommer's Rough Guide Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
78 Soi 2 Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, 10110, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "These days, the crusty old concrete bunker known as The Atlanta has little by way of comfort; however, it does have character, most of it left over from 1952, when it first opened." Full review
Rough Guide "A Bangkok institution, this classic, five-storey budget hotel was built in 1952 around a famously photogenic Art Deco-style lobby and continues to emphasize an old-fashioned hospitality."
Time Out "This one-time beau-monde haunt has hosted Jim Thompson and Scandinavian royalty, and a cult following of creatives and Asia obsessives." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This property is a truly memorable stay, and has developed a cult-like following. One thing's for sure: This funky cultural gem is an institution in Bangkok." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"While the Atlanta looks thoroughly grim from outside, the perfectly preserved mid-century lobby... makes you want to hang around waiting for Bogart to slip in." Full review
