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Le Meridien BangkokvsMandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Both Le Meridien Bangkok and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly better than Le Meridien Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores 94 with positive reviews from 20 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Concierge and Star Service.
Le Meridien Bangkok
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Star Service
Oyster
The Telegraph
Michelin Guide
40/5 Surawong Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "This new, design-oriented hotel is modern Asian with... edgy restaurants. The location is convenient." Full review
Travel + Leisure "24-story hotel with plush interiors (etched mirrors; floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows; Thai sculptures) off ritzy Silom Road." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler86.3
"Le Méridien’s recent efforts to integrate culture into its urban hotels proved worthwhile at this tower in Bangkok’s Silom neighborhood." Full review
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Be sure to check out Bamboo Chic, the stark floor-lit lounge serving noodles and sushi.
Time Out "Every space feels huge, but the rooms are a bit neutral; not so the sculpted steel-benched lobby, the sixth floor SPA centre (with round rooms for couples) or the spectacular Bamboo Chic bar." Full review
Star Service "Suave, stylish and contemporary accurately describe the rooms here. Each of the property's 282 units feature city views." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The Le Meridien Bangkok goes for unique design and decor, from the stylish, large tinted glass windows in the lobby, to the rooms which feature floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The very classy Le Meridien is a giant edifice of French chic." Full review
Michelin Guide "With just shy of three hundred rooms, it’s no boutique either. This allows for a wide range of accommodation styles, from the simple and chic Vista rooms to the oddball Circular rooms" Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Concierge
Insight Guides
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
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.
