The SiamvsSO/ BANGKOK
The Siam and SO Sofitel Bangkok are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Siam ranks slightly higher than SO Sofitel Bangkok. The Siam has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 13 sources including Afar Magazine, Oyster and Frommer's.
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
SO/ BANGKOK
2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $93/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Wallpaper
"Following on from the success of the Sofitel So in Mauritius, the second hotel from the group is a 30-storey property in the Thai capital of Bangkok." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
85.9
"A 238-room hotel in the capital's business center, housed in a new 30-story glass tower next to Lumpini Park, one of the few green spaces in town." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Opened in 2012, the Sofitel So is a trendy, outrageously fashionable lifestyle hotel, located in the downtown Sathorn area facing Lumpini Park." Full review
Fodor's
"An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Fits right into the colorful chaos of Thailand’s vibrant capital...spectacular views from guest rooms, the top-floor spa, an outdoor glass-walled swimming pool and the several in-house restaurants." Full review
Time Out
"Gorgeous views and unique designs are the key reasons you’ll love SO Sofitel Bangkok." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Sofitel So Hotel in the Silom area of Bangkok impressed me from the moment I entered the building." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of) adjacent Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to open in Bangkok in the last couple years." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Part French, part Thai, all high-gloss modern design, the thirty-story Sofitel So Bangkok lets you forget neither its European heritage nor its setting at the heart of the bustling capital of Thailand" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"SO/ Bangkok fits right into the colorful chaos of Thailand’s vibrant capital — the 30-story building overlooks verdant Lumphini Park and the city’s modern skyscrapers making for some spectacular views from guest rooms, the top-floor spa, an outdoor glass-walled swimming pool and the several in-house restaurants and bars (including a fashionable rooftop watering hole)" Full review