JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok vs SO/ BANGKOK
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, SO Sofitel Bangkok ranks slightly better than JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. SO Sofitel Bangkok comes in at #11 in Bangkok with approval from 9 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
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."
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Concierge
"The JW Marriott is by far the best value in Bangkok."
Condé Nast Traveler
89.1
"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."
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Time Out
"Designed by modernist Thai architect Sumet Jumsai, it stands on Sukhumvit Soi and has the airy Bangkok Baking Company café."
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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."
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SO/ BANGKOK
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2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $93 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
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."
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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."
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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."
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Fodor's
"An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire."
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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."
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