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Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsGrand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is the choice of most writers compared to Chakrabongse Villas. Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok comes in at #12 in Bangkok with approval from 11 reviewers including Time Out, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Time Out
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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 Telegraph9.0
"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
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Time Out
Star Service Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Oyster
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494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It enjoys a great central (if smog-bound) location, though pool loungers and residents of the delightful spa cottages are regularly looked over by commuters on the BTS." Full review
Concierge "One of the top reasons to stay here is the I.Sawan spa tucked away from the noise of Bangkok among the gardens on the hotel's fifth floor."
Fodor's "This stylish hotel hovers over the auspicious Erawan Shrine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on Rajdamri Road, the Grand Hyatt Erawan overlooks the city’s famous Erawan Shrine and is convenient to shopping at Siam Paragon and a BTS Skytrain station." Full review
Time Out "Behind the brash façade, welcoming, business-like rooms offer spacious marble bathrooms, modern Thai art and sleek furnishings." Full review
Star Service "Located between the Erawan shrine and the Peninsula Plaza shopping center, this hotel remains one of the pre-eminent large-scale properties here." Full review
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An extensive list of treatments and massages are on offer in private treatment bungalows and cottages for those requesting them.
Condé Nast Traveler "This tower is located among the shops and businesses of Rajdamri Road, next to the Erawan Shrine." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Erawan’s neoclassical lobby, embellished with mature tropical trees, sets the tone in what is one of Bangkok’s most respected hotels."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Excellently located right across the street from the largest mall in Bangkok ... the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a luxury hotel that has rooms with marble bathrooms and huge windows." Full review
Afar Magazine "Grand Hyatt Erawan is quintessentially modern Bangkok: big, busy, and as central as central gets." Full review
