Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsAsia Herb Association Spa Auberge Eugenia
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly better than Asia Herb Association Spa Auberge Eugenia. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 20 reviews including Oyster, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Show All Reviews
48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $344/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years."
Insight Guides
"Bangkok's riverside "Grand Dame" has been hosting guests since 1876 in its original Authors' Wing, which still has period suites and delightful tea rooms."
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1867, and a favorite of authors Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad, the Mandarin Oriental combines a rich past with luxury."
Rough Guide
"One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of service."
Star Service
"Situated on the banks of the Chao Praya River, this hotel has long been and continues to be in a class of its own, winning many awards and becoming a tourist site in its own right." Full review
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Those who wish to avoid the stifling humidity outside can choose to take their meals in the air-conditioned comfort of its indoor dining room.
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Bangkok is a long-standing landmark of traditional Thai-style luxury and a favorite among discerning travelers, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and even members of the Thai royal family." Full review
Frommer's
"The Mandarin Oriental [SSS] [kds] -- Bangkok's oldest and best-known hotel has been frequented by Thai royalty and glitterati, as well as a long roster of sports and film stars." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Considered the Grand Dame of Bangkok hotels, this luxury property sits along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, with knockout views from rooms as well as the hotel's elegant bars and restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 1879, Mandarin Oriental was Thailand’s first hotel and is still among its best, offering a touch of Far East romance from a bygone era." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok places you in the heart of Bangkok, walking distance from Bangkok Seashell Museum and Si Phraya Pier." Full review
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A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Asia Herb Association Spa Auberge Eugenia Show All Reviews
267 Soi Sukhumvit 31, North Klongtan, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Nostalgia is the name of the game at the Eugenia, which has just a dozen suites that are full of character in a renovated colonial building." Full review
Concierge
"From the vintage cars that can pick you up at the airport to the handbeaten copper tubs in each bathroom, Old Siam elegance permeates this colornial-style 12-room gem."
Fodor's
"Think colonial-era India or Burma, not modern-day Bangkok. The Eugenia is a period piece, with 12 rooms set in a 19th-century mansion." Full review
Insight Guides
"This 12-suite accommodation set in a 19th-century manor blends old-world colonial charm with warm Thai hospitality."
Rough Guide
"This cosy little Relais & Chateaux hideaway of just twelve rooms recreates an ambience of old-fashioned Indochinese charm."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"In the Sukhumvit area, this modern manor in the colonial style artfully incorporates hundreds of antique pieces from the owner’s collection." Full review
Time Out
"Taiwanese designer Eugene Yu-Cheng Yeh has blended French Indochinoise with British Burma tiffin-ness in 12 bright, massive bedrooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Start off your stay at The Eugenia with an airport pickup....the luxury cars will take you to the centrally located, colonial-style mansion." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Art Deco prints, worn wooden floors and antique furniture spur the retro vibe at this boutique." Full review
National Geographic
"Most of the 12 suites have four-post beds, antique desks, and beaten copper bathtubs. Refined service; free soft drinks; great fleet of cars—take a spin in the 1955 Mercedes." Full review