Chakrabongse Villas & Residences vs Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Chakrabongse Villas is the choice of most writers compared to Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel. Chakrabongse Villas is ranked #23 in Bangkok with approval from 8 publications including Fodor's, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Chakrabongse Villas & Residences
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396 Maharaj Road, Tatien, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
From $196 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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."
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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
"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."
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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
"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."
Phranakorn-Nornlen Hotel
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46 Thewet soi 1, Phranakorn, Bangkhunprom, Krungkasem Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel advocates the slow life. The food is vegetarian and purely organic and the place is small, but pays attention to details."
Rough Guide
"What was once a seedy short-time motel has been transformed into a bohemian haven with genuine eco-conscious and socially engaged sensibilities and a tangible fair-trade philosophy."
Time Out
"This cosy guesthouse melds bygone styles of Thai wooden-house living with art and a sense of community."
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Oyster
Budget
"The 31-room Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel is a value hotel with an artsy boutique vibe and an emphasis on healthy living."
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Fodor's
"Ideal for travelers seeking an artsy, off-the-beaten-track experience, this cute boutique guesthouse is in the old Phra Nakhon district."
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