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Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsGrand President Bangkok
Both Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and Grand President are recommended by professionals. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Grand President. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 91 with recommendations from 15 reviews including Insight Guides, Gayot and Forbes Travel Guide.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
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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
"One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years."
"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."
"Built in 1867, and a favorite of authors Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad, the Mandarin Oriental combines a rich past with luxury."
"One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of 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.
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
"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
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
"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
"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 President Bangkok
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
14, 16 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"These serviced apartments, comprising three different wings, are a good midrange find for families, singles, or those who like to be right in the thick of things without paying a premium." Full review
"Seamlessly comfortable and beautifully decorated serviced apartments in the most happening part of Sukhumvit."
Budget
"A value hotel that's smack bang in the middle of the action on Sukhumvit Soi, the Grand President hotel has rooms with kitchenettes over 48 floors and three outdoor swimming pools." Full review