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Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsLamphu Tree House
Both Chakrabongse Villas and Lamphu Tree House are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Chakrabongse Villas ranks slightly higher than Lamphu Tree House. Chakrabongse Villas scores 80 with praise from 8 reviewers including Fodor's, Concierge and Time Out.
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
Lamphu Tree House DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Oyster Frommer's Lonely Planet
155 Wan Chat Bridge, Prachatipatai Rd, Phanakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "This hotel is located on a canal in the old city, and entered via a footbridge. All the rooms have balconies and are paneled in old teakwood."
Rough Guide "This attractively turned-out mid-range guest house offers smart, modish air-con rooms, all with balconies and plenty of polished teakwood fittings."
Oyster Mid-Range
"The three-pearl Lamphu Tree House sits on the Lamphu Canal away from the busy tourist areas on a pedestrian-only street in the historic district." Full review
Frommer's "This small hotel presents some of the best value around the Khao San Road area, and its location is very convenient for visiting places like the Grand Palace and National Museum" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value... Highly recommended." Full review
