Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsConrad Bangkok
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Chakrabongse Villas scores slightly higher than Conrad Bangkok Hotel. Chakrabongse Villas ranks #23 in Bangkok with approval from 8 reviews including Concierge, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
396 Maharaj Road, Tatien, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Rather optimistically touted as "Thailand's best-kept secret," this clutch of traditional wooden Thai houses is now on every website and in every guide, so be sure to call ahead to reserve a space." Full review
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Be sure to call ahead to reserve a space.
Concierge
"This little-known waterside oasis hides in plain sight among Bangkok's top tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho."
Fodor's
"They may be the best rooms in the city—the problem is there are only four, and the place is very popular, so you must book well in advance." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1908 as the residence of Prince Chulachakrabongse, these incredibly luxurious villas lie on the Chao Phraya River between Chinatown and the Royal Palace."
Rough Guide
"In the luxuriant, riverside gardens of 100-year-old Chakrabongse House overlooking Wat Arun are four tranquil villas beautifully furnished in dark wood and silk, with polished teak floors."
Time Out
"The 19th-century mansion of Prince Chakrabongse opens three Thai-style villas to guests. Exquisitely furnished with teak, silk and modern amenities, they offer seclusion." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Chakrabongse Villas is an exquisite heritage property on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, offering three rooms and four suites right across from Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Just steps from Wat Po, this traditional Thai home has been preserved to look exactly as it did as a royal residence in the early 1900s." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The grounds of Prince Chakrabongse Bhuvanath’s 19th-century mansion have been adapted to become one of the city’s classiest, most discreet boutique properties." Full review
Conrad Bangkok
87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This fashionable high-rise springs out of the smart All Seasons Place complex, cluttered with expensive shops and fast-food outlets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"391-room hotel conveniently located in the central business district, near major embassies and the Bangkok Transit System." Full review
Rough Guide
"The Conrad places a high premium on design, aiming to add a cutting edge to traditional Thai style, and on service, including tailor-made itineraries by the concierge."
Star Service
"This property has plenty of competition on Wireless Road, where there is a cluster of good hotels, but it beats them all." Full review
Fodor's
"Though this hotel is one of the largest in the city, the service doesn't suffer—the staff is attentive and the beautifully designed rooms are perfect down to the smallest detail." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The commotion of the city melts away the moment you step inside the Conrad’s sleek and stylish lobby...bars offer another reason to visit. Skyline views from cozy rooms provide a scenic sense of place" Full review