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W BangkokvsChakrabongse Villas & Residences
Both W Bangkok and Chakrabongse Villas are endorsed by professionals. On balance, W Bangkok ranks marginally better than Chakrabongse Villas. W Bangkok ranks #14 in Bangkok with recommendations from 6 sources including Gayot, Fodor's and Time Out.
W Bangkok
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out
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106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Bangkok's latest high-flying hotel, the W has all sorts of snazzy art and design touches both inside and outside the rooms." Full review
Star Service "It is located near a BTS station, which is helpful for those who want to avoid the horrible traffic, but the commercial area includes many corporate offices as well." Full review
Gayot "Guests can mix and mingle with socialites and diplomats at the W Bangkok."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The W Bangkok is a chic luxury property in the heart of Bangkok's Sathorn/Silom business district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
" Inside the hotel, the energy continues to burn bright with its vibrant décor both in the guest rooms and in the buzzing bars and restaurants. " Full review
Time Out "As you enter the stylish hotel lobby (of which the light changes color throughout the evening), groovy beats are pounded from the stereo, giving a prelude to the partying vibe that lies ahead." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The brash, camp and ever so elegant W Bangkok is squarely aimed at young(ish) guests who value its movie backdrop feel and quirky pop culture elements." Full review
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
Independent "If this is a special occasion trip and you’re aiming upmarket, the W Bangkok is based in the financial district of Silom, which is full of chic eateries and bougie spas"
City guides
May 6, 2022
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
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
