Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsAtlanta Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Atlanta Hotel are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores significantly better than Atlanta Hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is ranked #1 in Bangkok with approval from 20 reviews such as Jetsetter, Frommer's and National Geographic.
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.
Atlanta Hotel
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