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Buddy Lodge HotelvsSofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Buddy Lodge Hotel scores marginally higher than Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Buddy Lodge Hotel scores 78 with positive reviews from 8 sources including DK Eyewitness, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
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
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Jetsetter
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler Oyster
The Telegraph
189 Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15, Klongtoey Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "French flair and Thai hospitality meet at this sleek skyscraper with a rooftop pool and a L’Occitane spa." Full review
Gayot "At the luxurious Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, travelers can enjoy a convenient downtown location close to major transportation hubs and Bangkok hotspots."
Condé Nast Traveler "Location rules from bottom to top at the Sofitel Sukhumvit." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A full-service, modern luxury hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, on one of its central avenues, and caters to all kinds of guests, from business travelers to families to couples." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Sofitel is an elegant, luxurious 345-room downtown hotel with excellent facilities, two great restaurants and a large pool, close to the sky train in an area packed with shopping opportunities." Full review
