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Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsBuddy Lodge Hotel
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Buddy Lodge Hotel are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Buddy Lodge Hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok comes in at #1 in Bangkok with praise from 20 publications including Frommer's, Insight Guides and Fodor's.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
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Forbes Travel Guide
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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.
Buddy Lodge Hotel Frommer's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Time Out
Fodor's Oyster
Lonely Planet
265 Khaosan Rd. Taladyod Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $39/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This is one of the area's best-known, smaller-size hotels providing upscale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This small, boutique hotel on Khao San Road houses only 76 rooms in two styles, standard and deluxe." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Right in the middle of Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road and originally a backpackers’ haven, this hotel is rapidly becoming upscale but still retains its youthful and vibrant feel."
Rough Guide "The most stylish and expensive hotel on Khao San and right in the thick of the action."
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Specify an upper-floor location away from Khao San to ensure a quieter night’s sleep.
Time Out "Buddy Lodge's red brick façade hides modern rooms with wooden floors, writing desks, old-fashioned lamps and white timber walls." Full review
Fodor's "This boutique hotel has contributed greatly to the trendiness of Khao San Road." Full review
Oyster Mid-Range
"The 76-room Buddy Lodge Hotel is a solid mid-range property smack dab on Bangkok's Khao San Road." Full review
Lonely Planet "This gigantic complex, which includes a pool, fitness room and, ahem, a branch of McDonald’s, is – as far as we’re aware – the most expensive place to stay on Th Khao San." Full review
