Historic riverside grande dame, famed for refined dining & impeccable service
48 Oriental Ave, Khwaeng Bang Rak, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand Get directions
"A long-running, highly honored luxury hotel frequently recognized in travel awards; recommended as an upscale home base for extended stays or guided explorations of the city, with easy access to tours that focus on food, culture, photography and to the city's khlongs (canals) via longtail boat." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A late 19th-century landmark where literary figures like Joseph Conrad, Somerset Maugham and Noël Coward once stayed, the Mandarin Oriental pairs illustrious colonial-era history with contemporary high-end amenities—star dining, an award-winning spa and extensive services—while Bangkok’s top hotels also commonly offer outdoor spaces and private gardens." - Mitchell Friedman
"A longtime Bangkok favorite lauded for service that readers call “best in class”; one couple reported staying more than 250 nights over 23 years and said staff always welcome them back like it’s home. The property is also recognized as a World’s Best Awards Hall of Fame honoree." - John Wogan John Wogan John Wogan is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure and a contributing writer at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. He was previously a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler and a travel features editor at Goop.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An extraordinary stay featuring a storied lobby and the Authors’ Lounge, with a rich history of hosting literary giants." - Pruepat 'Maprang' Songtieng
"A historic luxury hotel with the MICHELIN-Starred Le Normandie offering French culinary perfection." - Faye Bradley
