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Chakrabongse Villas & Residences vs Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Both Chakrabongse Villas and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ranks significantly higher than Chakrabongse Villas. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is ranked #1 in Bangkok with endorsements from 20 reviews like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.

Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
8 / 10
396 Maharaj Road, Tatien, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $196 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Rather optimistically touted as "Thailand's best-kept secret," this clutch of traditional wooden Thai houses is now on every website and in every guide, so be sure to call ahead to reserve a space." Full review
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Be sure to call ahead to reserve a space.
Concierge Concierge
"This little-known waterside oasis hides in plain sight among Bangkok's top tourist attractions such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho."
Fodor's Fodor's
"They may be the best rooms in the city—the problem is there are only four, and the place is very popular, so you must book well in advance." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1908 as the residence of Prince Chulachakrabongse, these incredibly luxurious villas lie on the Chao Phraya River between Chinatown and the Royal Palace."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"In the luxuriant, riverside gardens of 100-year-old Chakrabongse House overlooking Wat Arun are four tranquil villas beautifully furnished in dark wood and silk, with polished teak floors."
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
9 / 10
48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $344 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Bangkok's riverside "Grand Dame" has been hosting guests since 1876 in its original Authors' Wing, which still has period suites and delightful tea rooms."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1867, and a favorite of authors Somerset Maugham and Joseph Conrad, the Mandarin Oriental combines a rich past with luxury."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of service."
Star Service Star Service
"Situated on the banks of the Chao Praya River, this hotel has long been and continues to be in a class of its own, winning many awards and becoming a tourist site in its own right." Full review
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Those who wish to avoid the stifling humidity outside can choose to take their meals in the air-conditioned comfort of its indoor dining room.
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