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Banyan Tree BangkokvsShangri-La Bangkok
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok scores slightly higher than Banyan Tree Bangkok. Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok comes in at #6 in Bangkok with praise from 11 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Concierge.
Banyan Tree Bangkok
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21/100 South Sathon Road, Thai Wah Tower, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This immense all-suite skyscraper hidden behind Thai Wah Tower provides the city's most exceptional panoramas, a plethora of trendy dining venues, and a chic spa with spacious suite." Full review
Jetsetter "Towering above Bangkok’s city center, the 327-room Banyan Tree takes sultry luxury and unabashed pampering to new heights. After checking in, take the elevator straight to the 61st floor,..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "All-suite skyscraper that’s also home to the popular 61st-floor Vertigo Grill & Moon Bar and a signature spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located near the Silom business district, the Banyan Tree bills itself as an urban spa."
Time Out "This all-suite hotel with stylish rooms and great service occupies a distinctive, wafer-thin tower with an enormous central atrium." Full review
Star Service "This is the flagship of this homegrown but far-reaching chain, and the urban panoramas from both the rooms and the rooftop event space are fantastic." Full review
Fodor's "After checking in on the ground floor, you soar up to your room at this 60-story hotel. The light-filled suites in the impossibly slender tower all have sweeping views of the city." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The luxurious Banyan Tree Bangkok offers 327 rooms and suites in a modern tower with gorgeous views of the city." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Banyan Tree’s stately accommodations with spectacular views of their own make the hotel a great pick for stays in Thailand’s capital." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Offering sumptuous Thai elegance, excellent service and all the amenities one might expect from a five-star hotel, including a pool, gym and spa. " Full review
Shangri-La Bangkok
Concierge Fodor's Jetsetter DK Eyewitness Star Service Travel + Leisure Oyster Forbes Travel Guide Time Out The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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
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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "Riverside hotel with Bangkok’s largest treatment rooms at the property’s CHI, The Spa." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"There are excellent facilities here ranging from two gorgeous swimming pools to the award winning CHI Spa." Full review
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 "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 Telegraph8.0
"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
