JW Marriott Hotel BangkokvsMandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores significantly better than JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 20 reviewers like Time Out, Star Service and Concierge.
JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
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4 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 2, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "JW Marriott's downtown hotel is a huge, black marble hive of action, with great eats, a fine spa, and unparalleled convenience." Full review
Concierge "The JW Marriott is by far the best value in Bangkok."
Condé Nast Traveler "Although the hotel is on Sukhumvit Road, in "a busy, high-energy area with shops, banks, restaurants, malls, and tailors," it's "a little difficult" to reach the tourist attractions from here." Full review
Time Out "Designed by modernist Thai architect Sumet Jumsai, it stands on Sukhumvit Soi and has the airy Bangkok Baking Company café." Full review
Star Service "Just off the expressway to the airport, within walking distance of Bangkok's five elegant shopping centers, night markets, British embassy, Lumpini Park and the Bumrungrad Hospital." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"The JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is a trendsetter for luxury and still offers home-style comfort in central Sukhumvit." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Black marble high-rise with a full roster of business amenities and a prime location on Bangkok’s main shopping drag." Full review
Fodor's "Inside, the hotel has many food and beverage outlets worth trying, an outstanding spa, and other unique amenities to make your stay enjoyable. " Full review
Fodor's "The JW Marriott's convenience to restaurants, businesses, and one of the city's biggest red-light districts will turn some travelers off and others on. Rooms have luxury amenities, with..." Full review
Time Out "JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok has reimagined two of its signature restaurants, Tsu Japanese Restaurant and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse, with a fresh new look. The redesign draws inspiration..." Full review
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Concierge
Insight Guides
Tablet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Star Service
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48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $344/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "One of the oldest deluxe hotels in Bangkok, serving the rich and famous... for more than 130 years."
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."
Tablet19.0
"Some say that Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental is the most overrated hotel in the world. The rest of the world, however, simply says it's the best." Full review
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Don your white shantung, watch the river traffic, and order a Gore Vidal at the bar, drinking him in slowly to avoid the bitter sting.
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 "One of the world’s best, this effortlessly stylish riverside hotel boasts immaculate standards of 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.
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Bangkok is a long-standing landmark of traditional Thai-style luxury and a favorite among discerning travelers, celebrities, foreign dignitaries and even members of the Thai royal family." Full review
Frommer's "The Mandarin Oriental [SSS] [kds] -- Bangkok's oldest and best-known hotel has been frequented by Thai royalty and glitterati, as well as a long roster of sports and film stars." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Considered the Grand Dame of Bangkok hotels, this luxury property sits along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, with knockout views from rooms as well as the hotel's elegant bars and restaurants." Full review
Afar Magazine "Opened in 1879, Mandarin Oriental was Thailand’s first hotel and is still among its best, offering a touch of Far East romance from a bygone era." Full review
