Map

SO/ BANGKOK vs Buddy Lodge Hotel

SO Sofitel Bangkok and Buddy Lodge Hotel are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, SO Sofitel Bangkok scores significantly higher than Buddy Lodge Hotel. SO Sofitel Bangkok is ranked #11 in Bangkok with recommendations from 9 publications including The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.

SO/ BANGKOK
SO/ BANGKOK
8 / 10
2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $93 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
show all amenities
Wallpaper 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 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 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 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 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
Show All Reviews
Buddy Lodge Hotel
Buddy Lodge Hotel
7 / 10
265 Khaosan Rd. Taladyod Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $39 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
show all amenities
Frommer's Frommer's
"This is one of the area's best-known, smaller-size hotels providing upscale accommodations." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This small, boutique hotel on Khao San Road houses only 76 rooms in two styles, standard and deluxe." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Right in the middle of Bangkok’s famous Khao San Road and originally a backpackers’ haven, this hotel is rapidly becoming upscale but still retains its youthful and vibrant feel."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most stylish and expensive hotel on Khao San and right in the thick of the action."
i
Specify an upper-floor location away from Khao San to ensure a quieter night’s sleep.
Time Out Time Out
"Buddy Lodge's red brick façade hides modern rooms with wooden floors, writing desks, old-fashioned lamps and white timber walls." Full review
Show All Reviews