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The Sukhothai BangkokvsShangri-La Bangkok
The Sukhothai Bangkok and Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok are both recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Sukhothai Bangkok ranks significantly better than Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. The Sukhothai Bangkok comes in at #4 in Bangkok with accolades from 15 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Time Out and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Sukhothai Bangkok
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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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Personal trainers are available upon request for those seeking extra exercise motivation and guidance.
Shangri-La Bangkok Concierge
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Time Out
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89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, New Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Stretched out along the banks of the Chao Phraya River with easy Skytrain access, the Shangri-La ranks among the world's top luxury hotels."
Fodor's "Utterly cutting-edge, yet with an extraordinary sense of calm, the Shangri-La has emerged as one of Bangkok's very best hotels, rivaling the more famous Oriental." Full review
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Enjoy a drink at the elegant Long Bar and make sure to pay a visit to the fine chocolate confectionary.
Jetsetter "This high-rise hotel on Bangkok’s picturesque Chao Phraya River has a relaxed, nearly tropical vibe (an atmospheric plus that’s only increased by the lush spa and butler service in some..." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Krungthep Wing... has rooms with a view of the river and a garden balcony overlooking a private pool. Butler service is included."
Star Service "Graced with two striking towers, the hotel is well-connected to city transport: Boats ply up and down the river outside the hotel, and the SkyTrain is only a 10-minute walk south. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Riverside hotel with Bangkok’s largest treatment rooms at the property’s CHI, The Spa." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"There are excellent facilities here ranging from two gorgeous swimming pools to the award winning CHI Spa." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A secluded sanctuary outside of the hectic city center that still provides easy access to Bangkok’s main attractions." Full review
Time Out "Shangri-La Bangkok has long been recognized as one of Bangkok’s most luxurious hotels for both leisure and business travelers alike." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A huge and grand affair offering a distinctive Thai flavour, great service and plenty of pomp and circumstance, the Shangri-La sits right on the banks of the Chao Praya river." Full review
