Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsOld Capital Bike Inn
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Old Capital Bike Inn. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 91 with accolades from 15 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
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.
Old Capital Bike Inn
609 Pra Sumen Road, 10200, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $88/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Concierge
"The key here is the personal touch: Breakfast... is made on an old-fashioned charcoal stove, and Jirayu "Joey" Tuliyanont will personally escort you on a nightlife tour of nearby... Khao San Road."
Insight Guides
"With teak furniture and fittings this ten-room hotel is a gem of traditional Thai character, set in a late-19th century royal home."
Lonely Planet
"The 10 rooms occupy unconventional and sometimes cramped spaces, but are all done with class and style, and the enduring vibe is that of the perfect honeymoon hotel."
Rough Guide
"This chic little boutique guest house has just ten air-con rooms, each individually styled in dark wood, with antique north-Thai partitions, Burmese doors, beds and ironwork lamps."
Time Out
"Beside the Queen's Gallery, it occupies a shophouse on the site of a palace that has been in the Tulyanond family for seven generations." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Bangkok’s first true B&B, the eight-room Old Bangkok Inn is run by a warm, well-traveled proprietress and her son, who guides guests to the hippie-chic nightlife along Khao San Road." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A very affordable and award-winning family run boutique"
Bangkok Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Michelin Guide
"This hipster-friendly hotel, located in a restored palace, celebrates Bangkok’s bike culture...ten suites evoke nostalgia for Old Bangkok, featuring furnishings built from reclaimed native teak" Full review