Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsSiam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok
Chakrabongse Villas and Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Chakrabongse Villas is the choice of most writers compared to Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok. Chakrabongse Villas is ranked #23 in Bangkok with endorsements from 8 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
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
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok
865 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"The Siam@Siam Design Hotel and Spa is a large and modern upper-mid-range hotel with a hip vibe and chic decor set in the center of Bangkok near Siam Square." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An excellent, family-friendly, mid-range hotel in a superb downtown Bangkok location, offering quirky rooms (some with great views), a rooftop bar and several decent restaurants." Full review
Fodor's
"This boutique hotel truly lives up to its name as is immediately evident upon entering the hotel with a wide variety of large art pieces on display in the lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The rooms... are between the 14th and 24th floors, and offer terrific city views." Full review