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The Peninsula Bangkok vs Buddy Lodge Hotel

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Peninsula Bangkok scores significantly better than Buddy Lodge Hotel. The Peninsula Bangkok comes in at 92 with praise from 18 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.

The Peninsula Bangkok
The Peninsula Bangkok
9 / 10
333 Charoennakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
From $330 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Another of Bangkok's riverside bastions of luxury, this Peninsula stares down its rivals—the Shangri-La and the Oriental—across the Chao Phraya from the Thonburi side."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Because the hotel is in Thonburi, its spacious rooms have impressive views of the Bangkok skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located across the river from Bangkok on the Thonburi side, this oasis of luxury offers a river view from every room and suite."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Service is flawless, the ultra-luxurious decor stylishly blends traditional Western and Asian design, and every room has a panoramic view of the Chao Phraya River."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This geometric tower on the west bank of the Chao Phraya was designed so that all rooms have river views." Full review
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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
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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."
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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
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