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Mandarin Oriental, BangkokvsThe Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Both Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok and The Westin Grande Sukhumvit are rated highly by experts. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than The Westin Grande Sukhumvit. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok comes in at 94 with praise from 20 reviewers such as Fodor's, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
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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 Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok Frommer's
Fodor's Star Service Jetsetter Oyster
259 Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Across the street from the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the much-renamed and renovated Westin begins on the seventh floor, above Robinson's department store." Full review
Fodor's "The Westin is fancy-schmancy, with lots of sleek surfaces and neon lighting, and bright and shiny modern decor in the futuristic bathrooms." Full review
Star Service "This vigorous property is one of the best bets in the middle of the ranks, especially for businesspeople or tourists accustomed to polished modern accommodations. " Full review
Jetsetter "A central Bangkok stay at a luxurious hotel, close to the city's cultural highlights, including breakfast." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The four-pearl Westin Grande Sukhumvit has a central location on Sukhumvit Road, amid some of Bangkok's top dining, drinking, and nightlife venues." Full review
