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Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsThe Sukhothai Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Sukhothai Bangkok are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores slightly better than The Sukhothai Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok comes in at 94 with recommendations from 20 sources such as Time Out, Oyster and Jetsetter.
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.
The Sukhothai Bangkok Frommer's Concierge DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Jetsetter Star Service Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Afar Magazine Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
13 / 3 South Sathorn Road, Thungmahamek, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
From $194/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Inside the Sukhothai, visitors find peaceful serenity and privacy, thanks to American designer Ed Tuttle's eclectic eye." Full review
Concierge "Accommodations are equally tranquil with Thai silk fabrics in airy silvers, golds and greens, teak paneling, and huge mirrored bathrooms."
DK Eyewitness "The Sukhothai tries to recapture that glorious past in the middle of modern Bangkok with a profusion of teak, silk, and Buddhist stupas in its magnificent gardens."
Rough Guide "The most elegant of Bangkok’s top hotels, its decor inspired by the walled city of Sukhothai."
Jetsetter "Set on six acres of meticulously manicured grounds in the heart of the city, the Sukhothai Bangkok shuts out the mayhem, street noise and daunting traffic of Bangkok."
Star Service "This property reigns without peer for breathtakingly gorgeous interiors and its nearly 6 acres of greenery and water pools secreted behind richly appointed ramparts." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"With 210 rooms and suites, the Sukhothai Bangkok is an elegant five-pearl property full of artistic Thai touches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler87.2
"This "understated and underrated hotel," set amid six acres of gardens in the diplomatic nexus of Bangkok, is "an oasis of calm, removed from the hustle and bustle."" Full review
Afar Magazine "Thirteenth-century Thai Buddhist architecture inspired by the ancient city of Sukhothai is melded with modern lines, peaked roofs, and white minimalism to create this stunning hotel." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"It’s safe to say The Sukhothai Bangkok is unlike any other downtown hotel in the notoriously busy Thai capital." Full review
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