Shanghai Mansion BangkokvsThe Siam
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Shanghai Mansion Bangkok ranks marginally better than The Siam. Shanghai Mansion Bangkok is ranked #7 in Bangkok with praise from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Oyster.
Shanghai Mansion Bangkok Show All Reviews
479-481 Yaowaraj Road, Samphantawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
From $25/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This newish hotel is a small but superb example of some of Bangkok's more character-filled boutique hotels that are springing up." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Once the home of a wealthy Chinese merchant, this charming hotel celebrates the colors and romance of Chinatown."
Rough Guide
"The most design-conscious accommodation in Chinatown has embraced the modern Chinoiserie look with gusto."
Time Out
"It's little overstatement to say this boutique hotel is electrifying, and it's not just the acidic colour scheme: it has a real buzz to it." Full review
Star Service
"No Sukhothai, this place represents well the continuing wave of small, quality-driven boutique-hotels that are popping up around the country. " Full review
Gayot
"This chic and contemporary boutique hotel is sure to make your experience in Bangkok one you will never forget."
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel is tranquil, and the rooms have beautiful canopy beds and bright accents. Even though the décor skews more Chinese than Thai it’s worth booking a stay." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In a city where hotel rates are competitive and there are hundreds of options to choose from, this intimate, 76-room boutique hotel still manages to stand out." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"China’s ‘Roaring Thirties’ come to life in a retrofitted, 70-year-old building in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Why book? Travel back to Shanghai in the 1930s, to the glitz and glamour, the mystery and romance, via one historic property set amidst the neon and hustle of Bangkok’s Chinatown.Set the..." Full review
The Siam Show All Reviews
3/2 Khao Road, Vachirapayabal, Dusit, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
From $757/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"Old Hollywood meets art deco at this family-owned property on the Chao Phraya River in the regal Dusit neighborhood." Full review
Jetsetter
"Art Deco good looks and Colonial charm combine at this riverside retreat in Bangkok's Dusit neighborhood." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"A serene palace-on-the-river showcasing a museum-quality collection of Asian art and antiques." Full review
Star Service
"Competing mainly with Praya Palazzo, this riverfront hotel does a great job of providing a luxury retreat." Full review
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Small groups will find convening here to be a treat as they can choose between a traditional meeting room, screening room with cinema setup, or library lounge.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Zoom back to the 1930s in this incongruously new riverside hotel, where art deco influences, copious marble and beautiful antiques define the look." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The expansive Siam is the epitome of luxury in Bangkok, taking elegance to the extreme." Full review
Wallpaper
"Bangkok's newest boutique hotel, the Siam, opens this month with a distinctive blend of modern and traditional architecture and inspired design, courtesy of Bensley Design Studios." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"While this retreat is bound to impress design aficionados, it also has the sybarite in mind." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"It's all Jazz Age elegance and art deco luxury at The Siam hotel, situated right on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok." Full review
Hideaway Report
95.0
"Impressive hotel on three landscaped riverfront acres in the historic Dusit district near many of the city’s most famous attractions." Full review