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The Okura Prestige BangkokvsBuddy Lodge Hotel
The Okura Prestige Bangkok and Buddy Lodge Hotel are both highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Okura Prestige Bangkok ranks slightly higher than Buddy Lodge Hotel. The Okura Prestige Bangkok scores 81 with praise from 5 sources such as Time Out, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster Luxury
"The 240-room Okura Prestige Bangkok is a large five-pearl hotel located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, just steps from the Ploen Chit Skytrain, shopping, dining, and sightseeing." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A sleek, modern hotel that’s brought a swish touch of Japanese-style luxury to Thailand’s fascinating capital city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Think grand interiors, Japanese-style dining, and an infinity pool with cracking views over downtown Bangkok at this lavish, high-rise hotel right in the middle of all the action." Full review
Time Out "The Okura Prestige Bangkok has set a new standard for luxury hotels, from its minimalist yet classy interiors to its over-the-top service." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"We like the minimalist, almost contemplative feel of the lobby and the 240 rooms, and the subtle but thoughtful, often distinctly Japanese touches." Full review
Michelin Guide "All of the rooms are on the 26th floor or higher, and their light woods, textured walls and subdued natural colors make a nice complement to all the eye-popping vistas." Full review
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
