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W BangkokvsPhranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, W Bangkok is preferred by most professionals compared to Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel. W Bangkok comes in at #14 in Bangkok with approval from 6 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Gayot.
W Bangkok
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out
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106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Bangkok's latest high-flying hotel, the W has all sorts of snazzy art and design touches both inside and outside the rooms." Full review
Star Service "It is located near a BTS station, which is helpful for those who want to avoid the horrible traffic, but the commercial area includes many corporate offices as well." Full review
Gayot "Guests can mix and mingle with socialites and diplomats at the W Bangkok."
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The W Bangkok is a chic luxury property in the heart of Bangkok's Sathorn/Silom business district." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
" Inside the hotel, the energy continues to burn bright with its vibrant décor both in the guest rooms and in the buzzing bars and restaurants. " Full review
Time Out "As you enter the stylish hotel lobby (of which the light changes color throughout the evening), groovy beats are pounded from the stereo, giving a prelude to the partying vibe that lies ahead." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The brash, camp and ever so elegant W Bangkok is squarely aimed at young(ish) guests who value its movie backdrop feel and quirky pop culture elements." Full review
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
Independent "If this is a special occasion trip and you’re aiming upmarket, the W Bangkok is based in the financial district of Silom, which is full of chic eateries and bougie spas"
City guides
May 6, 2022
Independent "If you like your hotels party-ready and conceptualised within an inch of their life, the W Bangkok is the one for you"
Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Time Out Oyster Fodor's
Lonely Planet
46 Thewet soi 1, Phranakorn, Bangkhunprom, Krungkasem Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness "This hotel advocates the slow life. The food is vegetarian and purely organic and the place is small, but pays attention to details."
Rough Guide "What was once a seedy short-time motel has been transformed into a bohemian haven with genuine eco-conscious and socially engaged sensibilities and a tangible fair-trade philosophy."
Time Out "This cosy guesthouse melds bygone styles of Thai wooden-house living with art and a sense of community." Full review
Oyster Budget
"The 31-room Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel is a value hotel with an artsy boutique vibe and an emphasis on healthy living." Full review
Fodor's "Ideal for travelers seeking an artsy, off-the-beaten-track experience, this cute boutique guesthouse is in the old Phra Nakhon district." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Set in an expansive garden compound decorated like the Bangkok of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is a hyper-atmospheric – if not necessarily great-value – place to stay." Full review
