Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsMillennium Hilton Bangkok
Chakrabongse Villas and Millennium Hilton Bangkok are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Chakrabongse Villas ranks marginally higher than Millennium Hilton Bangkok. Chakrabongse Villas is ranked #23 in Bangkok with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
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
Millennium Hilton Bangkok
123 Charoennakorn Road, Khlongtonsai, Khlongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $49/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Towering 32 stories over the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Millennium Hilton offers a stiff challenge to other riverside hotels with its fantastic views and comprehensive facilities." Full review
Rough Guide
"Impressive new hotel with a twelve-storey lobby atrium, decorated throughout in modern Asian style."
Time Out
"A ferry ride from River City opposite, this white landmark contains striking interior halls, while all rooms have river views, open-plan bathrooms and Thai accents like golden lacquer." Full review
Star Service
"Situated on a scenic stretch of the Chao Phraya, opposite the Sheraton and next to the exclusive Peninsula, this hotel was created with a designer's touch." Full review
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Room service boasts an exotic menu at all hours, and the staff does an exceptional job meeting guest requests.
Lonely Planet
"As soon as you enter the dramatic lobby, it’s obvious that this is Bangkok’s youngest-feeling, most modern riverside hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is a 533-room upscale hotel on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River." Full review
Fodor's
"Lording over the Chao Phraya River in postmillennial splendor, this flagship Hilton offers some of the city's most cutting-edge design." Full review
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There are five different restaurants to choose from, including Chinese, a grab and go sandwich spot, and an international buffet.