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The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, BangkokvsBuddy Lodge Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit scores marginally higher than Buddy Lodge Hotel. The Westin Grande Sukhumvit has a TripExpert Score of 78 with accolades from 5 reviews like Jetsetter, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Jetsetter
Oyster
259 Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Across the street from the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the much-renamed and renovated Westin begins on the seventh floor, above Robinson's department store." Full review
Fodor's "The Westin is fancy-schmancy, with lots of sleek surfaces and neon lighting, and bright and shiny modern decor in the futuristic bathrooms." Full review
Star Service "This vigorous property is one of the best bets in the middle of the ranks, especially for businesspeople or tourists accustomed to polished modern accommodations. " Full review
Jetsetter "A central Bangkok stay at a luxurious hotel, close to the city's cultural highlights, including breakfast." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The four-pearl Westin Grande Sukhumvit has a central location on Sukhumvit Road, amid some of Bangkok's top dining, drinking, and nightlife venues." 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
