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Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsGrand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks #1 in Bangkok with praise from 20 sources including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
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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.
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet Oyster Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "It enjoys a great central (if smog-bound) location, though pool loungers and residents of the delightful spa cottages are regularly looked over by commuters on the BTS." Full review
Concierge "One of the top reasons to stay here is the I.Sawan spa tucked away from the noise of Bangkok among the gardens on the hotel's fifth floor."
Fodor's "This stylish hotel hovers over the auspicious Erawan Shrine." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located on Rajdamri Road, the Grand Hyatt Erawan overlooks the city’s famous Erawan Shrine and is convenient to shopping at Siam Paragon and a BTS Skytrain station." Full review
Time Out "Behind the brash façade, welcoming, business-like rooms offer spacious marble bathrooms, modern Thai art and sleek furnishings." Full review
Star Service "Located between the Erawan shrine and the Peninsula Plaza shopping center, this hotel remains one of the pre-eminent large-scale properties here." Full review
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An extensive list of treatments and massages are on offer in private treatment bungalows and cottages for those requesting them.
Condé Nast Traveler "This tower is located among the shops and businesses of Rajdamri Road, next to the Erawan Shrine." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Erawan’s neoclassical lobby, embellished with mature tropical trees, sets the tone in what is one of Bangkok’s most respected hotels."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Excellently located right across the street from the largest mall in Bangkok ... the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok is a luxury hotel that has rooms with marble bathrooms and huge windows." Full review
Afar Magazine "Grand Hyatt Erawan is quintessentially modern Bangkok: big, busy, and as central as central gets." Full review
