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The Okura Prestige BangkokvsChakrabongse Villas & Residences
The Okura Prestige Bangkok and Chakrabongse Villas are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, The Okura Prestige Bangkok scores marginally better than Chakrabongse Villas. The Okura Prestige Bangkok comes in at #15 in Bangkok with approval from 5 sources like Time Out, Forbes Travel Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Okura Prestige Bangkok
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Park Ventures Ecoplex, 57 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster Luxury
"The 240-room Okura Prestige Bangkok is a large five-pearl hotel located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, just steps from the Ploen Chit Skytrain, shopping, dining, and sightseeing." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A sleek, modern hotel that’s brought a swish touch of Japanese-style luxury to Thailand’s fascinating capital city." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Think grand interiors, Japanese-style dining, and an infinity pool with cracking views over downtown Bangkok at this lavish, high-rise hotel right in the middle of all the action." Full review
Time Out "The Okura Prestige Bangkok has set a new standard for luxury hotels, from its minimalist yet classy interiors to its over-the-top service." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"We like the minimalist, almost contemplative feel of the lobby and the 240 rooms, and the subtle but thoughtful, often distinctly Japanese touches." Full review
Michelin Guide "All of the rooms are on the 26th floor or higher, and their light woods, textured walls and subdued natural colors make a nice complement to all the eye-popping vistas." Full review
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
