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Arun ResidencevsChakrabongse Villas & Residences
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Arun Residence ranks marginally better than Chakrabongse Villas. Arun Residence is ranked #19 in Bangkok with recommendations from 8 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
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
From $0/night
- 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
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
