JW Marriott Hotel BangkokvsGrand China Bangkok
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok scores slightly better than Grand China Hotel. JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok comes in at #23 in Bangkok with endorsements from 6 sources such as Time Out, concierge.com and Travel + Leisure.
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
4 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 2, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"JW Marriott's downtown hotel is a huge, black marble hive of action, with great eats, a fine spa, and unparalleled convenience." Full review
Concierge
"The JW Marriott is by far the best value in Bangkok."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Although the hotel is on Sukhumvit Road, in "a busy, high-energy area with shops, banks, restaurants, malls, and tailors," it's "a little difficult" to reach the tourist attractions from here." Full review
Time Out
"Designed by modernist Thai architect Sumet Jumsai, it stands on Sukhumvit Soi and has the airy Bangkok Baking Company café." Full review
Star Service
"Just off the expressway to the airport, within walking distance of Bangkok's five elegant shopping centers, night markets, British embassy, Lumpini Park and the Bumrungrad Hospital." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is a trendsetter for luxury and still offers home-style comfort in central Sukhumvit." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Black marble high-rise with a full roster of business amenities and a prime location on Bangkok’s main shopping drag." Full review
Fodor's
"Inside, the hotel has many food and beverage outlets worth trying, an outstanding spa, and other unique amenities to make your stay enjoyable. " Full review
Grand China Bangkok
215 Yaowarat Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
From $37/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Guest rooms are typical of a Chinese-style hotel, with all the useful amenities usually found in more expensive hotels, but without sparing Thai-style touches and character." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of Chinatown, surrounded by a maze of streets and shops, this hotel is housed in the Grand China Trade Tower, and has comfortable rooms and suites with full amenities."
Rough Guide
"The poshest hotel in Chinatown boasts fairly luxurious accommodation in its 27-storey tower close to the heart of the bustle, with stunning views over all the city landmarks."
Time Out
"Large rooms, some with balconies, overlook the city and river. The top floor has Bangkok's only revolving club lounge (open in the evenings)." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A certifiable monstrosity from the outside, this hotel in the heart of Chinatown is popular with groups and has nondescript but comfortable rooms buoyed by great views."
Fodor's
"Hard to find, and in the middle of an insanely busy area, the Grand China is part mall, part hotel, and acts as a landmark for one of the oldest neighborhoods in Bangkok--Chinatown." Full review