InterContinental Bangkok, an IHG HotelvsPhranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, InterContinental Bangkok scores marginally better than Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel. InterContinental Bangkok comes in at 79 with approval from 7 publications like Star Service, Frommer's and Gayot.
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
Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
46 Thewet soi 1, Phranakorn, Bangkhunprom, Krungkasem Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel advocates the slow life. The food is vegetarian and purely organic and the place is small, but pays attention to details."
Rough Guide
"What was once a seedy short-time motel has been transformed into a bohemian haven with genuine eco-conscious and socially engaged sensibilities and a tangible fair-trade philosophy."
Time Out
"This cosy guesthouse melds bygone styles of Thai wooden-house living with art and a sense of community." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The 31-room Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel is a value hotel with an artsy boutique vibe and an emphasis on healthy living." Full review
Fodor's
"Ideal for travelers seeking an artsy, off-the-beaten-track experience, this cute boutique guesthouse is in the old Phra Nakhon district." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Set in an expansive garden compound decorated like the Bangkok of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is a hyper-atmospheric – if not necessarily great-value – place to stay." Full review