Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsLUXX Silom
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and LUXX are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is preferred by most writers compared to LUXX. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok comes in at #3 in Bangkok with positive reviews from 15 reviewers such as Insight Guides, oyster.com and Jetsetter.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok 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.
LUXX Silom
6/11 Decho road, Bangruk, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $26/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Minibar
Frommer's
"This contemporary hideaway is the new face of Bangkok; its fashionably minimalist size and prime location appeal to the young and style conscious." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This modern-Oriental-style guesthouse, in a former office building near Silom Road, is entered through heavy wood doors that lead to a glossy bi-level reception hall." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Luxx, one of Bangkok’s smallest hotels, is a converted Chinese shophouse."
Rough Guide
"Welcoming boutique hotel offering a good dose of contemporary style at reasonable prices."
Time Out
"Tucked away off busy Silom, this slim five-floor boutique hotel keeps things Zen, with refreshing scents, wooden floors, reclining Japanese bathtubs, pool and an intriguing use of space." Full review
Lonely Planet
"LUXX oozes with a contemporary, minimalist hipness that wouldn’t be out of place in London or New York." Full review