Praya Palazzo vs Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
Praya Palazzo and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok scores significantly better than Praya Palazzo. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok has a TripExpert Score of 94 with approval from 20 sources such as National Geographic, Hideaway Report and Afar Magazine.
Praya Palazzo
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757 / 1 Somdej Prapinklao Soi 2, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
From $64 /night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"This riverside mansion compares favorably to Ariyasom Villa offering similarly elegant, yet quaint, accommodations in the heart of one of Asia's most frenetic cities."
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Travel + Leisure
"Once a private home to noble Thais, the renovated waterfront mansion is only accessible by boat, and very close to Bangkok’s famous temples."
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Time Out
"Situated along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Palladian-style boutique hotel, Praya Palazzo offers a pleasant yet luxurious atmosphere."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Remarkably romantic and accessible only by boat."
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Frommer's
"Its 17 rooms and suites are all individually designed with period furnishings; they ooze character...on property, a small swimming pool and lush gardens surround the two-story building"
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Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
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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."
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."
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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.