Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsConrad Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Conrad Bangkok Hotel are both recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly better than Conrad Bangkok Hotel. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores 94 with positive reviews from 20 reviews like Time Out, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Show All Reviews
48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $344/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years."
Insight Guides
"Bangkok's riverside "Grand Dame" has been hosting guests since 1876 in its original Authors' Wing, which still has period suites and delightful tea rooms."
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1867, and a favorite of authors Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad, the Mandarin Oriental combines a rich past with luxury."
Rough Guide
"One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of service."
Star Service
"Situated on the banks of the Chao Praya River, this hotel has long been and continues to be in a class of its own, winning many awards and becoming a tourist site in its own right." Full review
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Those who wish to avoid the stifling humidity outside can choose to take their meals in the air-conditioned comfort of its indoor dining room.
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Bangkok is a long-standing landmark of traditional Thai-style luxury and a favorite among discerning travelers, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and even members of the Thai royal family." Full review
Frommer's
"The Mandarin Oriental [SSS] [kds] -- Bangkok's oldest and best-known hotel has been frequented by Thai royalty and glitterati, as well as a long roster of sports and film stars." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Considered the Grand Dame of Bangkok hotels, this luxury property sits along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, with knockout views from rooms as well as the hotel's elegant bars and restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Opened in 1879, Mandarin Oriental was Thailand’s first hotel and is still among its best, offering a touch of Far East romance from a bygone era." Full review
Jetsetter
"A stay at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok places you in the heart of Bangkok, walking distance from Bangkok Seashell Museum and Si Phraya Pier." Full review
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A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Conrad Bangkok
87 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This fashionable high-rise springs out of the smart All Seasons Place complex, cluttered with expensive shops and fast-food outlets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"391-room hotel conveniently located in the central business district, near major embassies and the Bangkok Transit System." Full review
Rough Guide
"The Conrad places a high premium on design, aiming to add a cutting edge to traditional Thai style, and on service, including tailor-made itineraries by the concierge."
Star Service
"This property has plenty of competition on Wireless Road, where there is a cluster of good hotels, but it beats them all." Full review
Fodor's
"Though this hotel is one of the largest in the city, the service doesn't suffer—the staff is attentive and the beautifully designed rooms are perfect down to the smallest detail." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The commotion of the city melts away the moment you step inside the Conrad’s sleek and stylish lobby...bars offer another reason to visit. Skyline views from cozy rooms provide a scenic sense of place" Full review