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Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsSofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Both Chakrabongse Villas and Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Chakrabongse Villas ranks slightly better than Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. Chakrabongse Villas is ranked #23 in Bangkok with praise from 8 reviews including Rough Guide, Time Out and Concierge.
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
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Jetsetter
Gayot Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster The Telegraph
189 Sukhumvit Road Soi 13-15, Klongtoey Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter "French flair and Thai hospitality meet at this sleek skyscraper with a rooftop pool and a L’Occitane spa." Full review
Gayot "At the luxurious Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, travelers can enjoy a convenient downtown location close to major transportation hubs and Bangkok hotspots."
Condé Nast Traveler "Location rules from bottom to top at the Sofitel Sukhumvit." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"A full-service, modern luxury hotel located in the heart of Bangkok, on one of its central avenues, and caters to all kinds of guests, from business travelers to families to couples." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Sofitel is an elegant, luxurious 345-room downtown hotel with excellent facilities, two great restaurants and a large pool, close to the sky train in an area packed with shopping opportunities." Full review
