InterContinental Bangkok, an IHG HotelvsJW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
Both properties are praised by expert writers. On balance, JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok ranks marginally higher than InterContinental Bangkok. JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok comes in at #21 in Bangkok with positive reviews from 8 publications such as Star Service, Concierge and Frommer's.
InterContinental Bangkok, an IHG Hotel
973 Ploenchit Road, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $73/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Enclosed in a glass-and-steel tower, rooms are decked out in swanky, high-end business hotel standards and come with unobstructed views of the seething city." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Ultimately inner-city, the Intercontinental is like an extremely expensive glass of quality Scotch whiskey: it provides top-shelf beauty, taste and class without being excessively fancy." Full review
Star Service
"After wrestling through city-center traffic and pollution, stepping into the cool, calm lobby of this business behemoth is nothing short of paradise." Full review
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The banquet hall and adjacent meeting rooms accommodate a mindboggling 1,500, and every business request is addressed with flair.
Gayot
"Set in the midst of Bangkok's bustling commercial district, the InterContinental Bangkok is located nearby the city's Sukhumvit Road, popular among visitors to Bangkok."
Oyster
Luxury
"The InterContinental Bangkok is a top-notch hotel located in the heart of central Bangkok. With a Skytrain entrance just by the door, guests can avoid Bangkok's infamous traffic." Full review
Jetsetter
"Grand dame of Bangkok serves up sleek design and tantalizing city views without the chain-hotel feel." Full review
Fodor's
"In one of the city's prime business districts, this fine hotel does a good job of catering to its corporate clientele." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The InterContinental is a colossus of a hotel in downtown Bangkok, a stone’s throw from the popular Erawan shrine, countless shopping and dining options and a BTS skytrain." Full review
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