Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Bang rak Khwaeng

The Oriental is located on the Chao Phrya River directly opposite the Peninsula Hotel. We stayed for a day/ night here to recover from a European trip before heading home to Sydney. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous it oozes with history, character, opulence and luxurious qualities and facilities. We find all Asian hotels to be marvellous and have stayed at numerous hotels in Bangkok. This trip we wanted to experience the Oriental and we were not disappointed. It�s a true 5 star Asian hotel with all the 5 star trimmings one would expect. Our room 928 was a deluxe Riverview suite with a spacious elegant sitting room with a balcony and river views. The suite was elegantly furnished with colonial and Asian d�cor. Ceiling to floor windows lead to the balcony. The king size bed was extremely comfortable. Fresh fruit and flowers were delivered to the room daily. River view suites also have their own butler. The bathroom was enormous with two separate vanity units, walk-in shower and separate bath tub. There was also a separate powder room and walk-in dressing room. There are so many restaurants to choose from it becomes a difficult task to decide. We opted to have dinner at China House which is located outside the hotel. The food was absolutely splendid and the 1930�s Art Deco Shangri setting created an exquisite charming atmosphere for dining. Breakfast was on the terrace and we thought it to be excellent. The swimming pool is located on ground level overlooking the river and we found it to very pleasant. There is also a large plunge pool which has gorgeous covered beds to lounge in. Overall, this hotel is very romantic, exotic, glamorous and luxurious. A real treat for a weary traveller. Next time I�m opting for one of the Author suites which looked amazing. This hotel really does not suit children. I think they would be bored here, especially since they have a strict dress code. The Marriott Spa would be more suited for families. (my favourite).

This is the best business hotel in which I've ever stayed. There were no negatives the entire week I was here. The amenities here are geared toward the needs of the business traveller and in that respect they excel.

To be truthful and honest, the oriental was an amazing getaway hotel. Located further away from town then other hotels, it boasted some amazing facilities and service to make up for the location. After a long tiring day, it was great to be back into the oriental for a nice sleep and lazy evening. Overall a fully recommended hotel, although the in house tailoring wasn't that great. I was in town and got clothes at Crown Tailors on sukhumvit 8. Other retailers in the hotel were greater though.

the place just gave me a feelinging of cleanliness and up-beatness. I think that the night life in the area was superb as well as the hotels staff. the beds were very comfortable. There is just so much about the hotel that i would like to say but cant find the worlds to describe my feelings. Thank You.

The Oriental is a lovely hotel well worth a visit. However; Sad the butler would not unpack our clothes I had been looking forward to that. Sadly they do not do more than you would expect from dialling a few numbers on your phone at any hotel or at last ours didn't. Room service prices ridiculously expensive. Riverside buffet was sublime, great views and food. Make sure you slather yourself in mosquito protection! Awkward to get to and from. Boat to sky train and a walk through a scary, dim lit area with lots of dubious characters hanging around. We ended up taking a taxi often for safety reasons but traffic is unbearable. Babysitting charges expensive and play room had a hefty charge also. There is a great ambiance and you will feel very special when staying here.

I really can't think of a word to describe how good this hotel is. Surprising wonderful. The staff are cheerful, polite and they make us feel that they enjoy their job very much. They make the guest feel as comfortable as at home. The housekeeping service is efficent, tidy and creative. The reservation service is prompt and attention to every details I have requested. The resturant staff is professional enough to tell you what suits your stomach. We can't wait to go back!!!

The Oriental is still THE hotel to stay in Bangkok. Even thought it's not the only hotel on the river front, somehow I think it still has an edge over the others in this department. The large outdoor dining deck on the Bangkok side of the river, plus the spa + sala restaurant across the river, all contribute to the attractive ambiance of the hotel. Service is every bit as impeccable as their reputation demands. The interiors of the rooms have been updated and very modern. There are numerous dining options and pretty much good across the board. The Oriental Spa is universally praised and continues to be one of the reasons that many of my female friends visit Bangkok.

Like a heaven! The Oriental Hotel is located beautifully on the river side. The hotel itself is a legendary hotel of the country. I don't wonder why it has been rated as the world best hotel in the world. Hospitality is as if for serving a royal dynasty. The foods are unforgettable. Perfect in every aspect!

Excellent Hotel that I have been in Bangkok I pick this one because very convinien and comforable to stay near the plae to go see thing around also service is very good. I Cant wait to go back again.

The rooms were beautiful. Especially the bathrooms. The morning breakfast buffet right on the river terrace was a treat. The pool, the spa, all of it was gorgeous. And the service from the staff was so over the top great that I felt like I was taking advantage of them! THE best place to stay in Bangkok! I was there in May of '05 and I'm looking forward to being back there in a couple of weeks!!