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The SiamvsChakrabongse Villas & Residences
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, The Siam is the choice of most writers compared to Chakrabongse Villas. The Siam has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 13 sources including Frommer's, Jetsetter and Oyster.
The Siam
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Wallpaper
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
3/2 Khao Road, Vachirapayabal, Dusit, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
From $757/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "Old Hollywood meets art deco at this family-owned property on the Chao Phraya River in the regal Dusit neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter "Art Deco good looks and Colonial charm combine at this riverside retreat in Bangkok's Dusit neighborhood." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"A serene palace-on-the-river showcasing a museum-quality collection of Asian art and antiques." Full review
Star Service "Competing mainly with Praya Palazzo, this riverfront hotel does a great job of providing a luxury retreat." Full review
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Small groups will find convening here to be a treat as they can choose between a traditional meeting room, screening room with cinema setup, or library lounge.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Zoom back to the 1930s in this incongruously new riverside hotel, where art deco influences, copious marble and beautiful antiques define the look." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The expansive Siam is the epitome of luxury in Bangkok, taking elegance to the extreme." Full review
Wallpaper "Bangkok's newest boutique hotel, the Siam, opens this month with a distinctive blend of modern and traditional architecture and inspired design, courtesy of Bensley Design Studios." Full review
Travel + Leisure "While this retreat is bound to impress design aficionados, it also has the sybarite in mind." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "It's all Jazz Age elegance and art deco luxury at The Siam hotel, situated right on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Impressive hotel on three landscaped riverfront acres in the historic Dusit district near many of the city’s most famous attractions." 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
