The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, BangkokvsSO/ Bangkok

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit and SO Sofitel Bangkok are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, SO Sofitel Bangkok scores significantly better than The Westin Grande Sukhumvit. SO Sofitel Bangkok comes in at #11 in Bangkok with approval from 9 sources such as Fodor's, Oyster and Time Out.

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
7/10
259 Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
From $66/night
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  • Free Internet
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Across the street from the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, the much-renamed and renovated Westin begins on the seventh floor, above Robinson's department store." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Westin is fancy-schmancy, with lots of sleek surfaces and neon lighting, and bright and shiny modern decor in the futuristic bathrooms." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This vigorous property is one of the best bets in the middle of the ranks, especially for businesspeople or tourists accustomed to polished modern accommodations. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A central Bangkok stay at a luxurious hotel, close to the city's cultural highlights, including breakfast." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Westin Grande Sukhumvit has a central location on Sukhumvit Road, amid some of Bangkok's top dining, drinking, and nightlife venues." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Fancy with sleek surfaces and neon lighting, the Westin is very convenient to Sukhumvit shopping and nightlife—Robinson Department Store and Terminal 21 are just out the front door. The..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located in the heart of Sukhumvit, The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok is ideal for both business travellers in need of urban conveniences and casual tourists with a penchant for city..." Full review
SO/ Bangkok
8/10
2 North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
From $93/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
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  • Concierge
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Wallpaper 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 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." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Gorgeous views and unique designs are the key reasons you’ll love SO Sofitel Bangkok." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Sofitel So Hotel in the Silom area of Bangkok impressed me from the moment I entered the building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Taking inspiration from (and featuring amazing views of) adjacent Lumphini Park, this is one of a handful of large-yet-hip name-brand hotels to open in Bangkok in the last couple years." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Part French, part Thai, all high-gloss modern design, the thirty-story Sofitel So Bangkok lets you forget neither its European heritage nor its setting at the heart of the bustling capital of Thailand" Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"An architectural gem, this elegant hotel is designed around the five elements of water, earth, wood, metal, and fire: the "earth" rooms, for example, resemble blue caves, and "water"..." Full review
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