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Chakrabongse Villas & ResidencesvsThe Athenee Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Chakrabongse Villas ranks slightly higher than The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Chakrabongse Villas comes in at 80 with approval from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
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
The Athenee Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok DK Eyewitness
Forbes Travel Guide Time Out Condé Nast Traveler
61 Wireless Road (Witthayu), Ploenchit Skytrain Station, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Located in Bangkok’s central business and diplomatic district, the Meridien Plaza Athénée is a short walk from the Skytrain station."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"A level of refinement that draws inspiration from Princess Valaya’s palace with opulent furnishings that incorporate elements of local culture and royal heritage." Full review
Time Out "Everything, from the spacious lobby with that recognizable giant Disney Princess-ish staircase to the restaurants and function spaces and all 374 guestrooms, have been given a head-to-toe refurbish." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened October 2017.
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