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W BangkokvsBuddy Lodge Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, W Bangkok ranks slightly better than Buddy Lodge Hotel. W Bangkok scores 81 with endorsements from 6 reviews including Time Out, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
W Bangkok
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out
The Telegraph
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106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Bangkok's latest high-flying hotel, the W has all sorts of snazzy art and design touches both inside and outside the rooms." Full review
Star Service "It is located near a BTS station, which is helpful for those who want to avoid the horrible traffic, but the commercial area includes many corporate offices as well." Full review
Gayot "Guests can mix and mingle with socialites and diplomats at the W Bangkok."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The W Bangkok is a chic luxury property in the heart of Bangkok's Sathorn/Silom business district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
" Inside the hotel, the energy continues to burn bright with its vibrant décor both in the guest rooms and in the buzzing bars and restaurants. " Full review
Time Out "As you enter the stylish hotel lobby (of which the light changes color throughout the evening), groovy beats are pounded from the stereo, giving a prelude to the partying vibe that lies ahead." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The brash, camp and ever so elegant W Bangkok is squarely aimed at young(ish) guests who value its movie backdrop feel and quirky pop culture elements." Full review
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
Independent "If this is a special occasion trip and you’re aiming upmarket, the W Bangkok is based in the financial district of Silom, which is full of chic eateries and bougie spas"
City guides
May 6, 2022
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
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
