Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsSiam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is the choice of most reviewers compared to Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok comes in at 94 with praise from 20 sources including Time Out, Star Service and Wallpaper.
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.
Siam@Siam Design Hotel Bangkok
865 Rama 1 Road, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"The Siam@Siam Design Hotel and Spa is a large and modern upper-mid-range hotel with a hip vibe and chic decor set in the center of Bangkok near Siam Square." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An excellent, family-friendly, mid-range hotel in a superb downtown Bangkok location, offering quirky rooms (some with great views), a rooftop bar and several decent restaurants." Full review
Fodor's
"This boutique hotel truly lives up to its name as is immediately evident upon entering the hotel with a wide variety of large art pieces on display in the lobby." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The rooms... are between the 14th and 24th floors, and offer terrific city views." Full review