From its commanding position overlooking the majestic Chao Phraya, the River of Kings, Bangkok's legendary Mandarin Oriental Hotel has welcomed royalty and world-renowned celebrities for well over a century. It is the most famous of the world's splendid colonial hotels, and for 135 years has been a symbol of prestige, and a landmark of traditional luxury. In the midst of a tumultuous, bustling, non-stop city, the Mandarin Oriental is an oasis of calm, elegance and quintessential Thai service.
The hotel exudes history and charm, from the Bamboo Bar with its soft sounds of jazz, to the colonial ambience and rattan furniture of the Authors' Lounge, and its riverside location, gardens and pools give the hotel the air of a tranquil resort. The original Oriental building, hidden within the property, is strikingly beautiful, with ceiling fans and textured walls, and the interiors are adorned with chic marble surfaces, delicate Thai fabrics, and everywhere the scent of tropical flowers. The huge lounge area is bright and airy, and the public spaces are graced with colonial and Victorian architecture and softly carpeted hallways.
The hotel can be entered from the quayside boat pier, or the street entrance hidden away down a fairly quiet side street, but the lobby is stunning, with the fountain in the centre, and over 400,000 flower buds hanging down from the ceiling. The back-lit blue glass-tiled reception counters contrast with Thai silk on the walls, and historical temple-bell chandeliers. Two royal elephants guard the lift landing, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the river.
The Mandarin Oriental offers some of the most varied and elegant dining venues to be found in Bangkok. The haute cuisine option is Le Normandie, with its gorgeous river views, where your gourmet tastes are catered for by master French chefs, while for Thai cuisine you take a ferry across the river to the Sala Rim Naam, where in a historic Thai pavilion you can enjoy royal Thai cooking and live traditional Thai dance performances. The Riverside Terrace and Verandah restaurants are perched right on the river, and treat you to a wide range of ethnic and international cuisine.
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The hotel offers 339 rooms and 35 suites. All have butler service, large bathrooms with double sink and separate bathtub and shower, working desk, armchairs, teak wood furnishings, Thai silk draperies, goose-down bedding, in-room interactive entertainment system, TV, CD player, minibar, telephone, daily fresh fruit and flowers.
Measuring 40 square metres, king-size bed or twin beds, views over river.
Measuring 40 square metres, king-size bed or twin beds, on higher floors for superior views.
Measuring 63 square metres, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to balcony with river and city views, bedroom incorporates a spacious seating area with teak desk, sofa and coffee table.
Measuring 63-67 square metres, located between 3rd and 9th floors of River Wing, entrance via teak-panelled hallway, room decorated in Thai style with brightly coloured silks. Large floor-to-ceiling windows open on balconies overlooking the river, bedroom includes seating area with sofa, coffee table and desk.
Measuring 55 square metres, exquisitely-decorated sitting room, stylish king bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 95 square metres, two bedrooms, one king and one twin, adjoining separate seating area, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 92 square metres, individually designed, each suite paying tribute in name, decor and ambience to one of the great literary figures who have stayed here over the years, featuring a balcony, spacious sitting room, large bathroom, powder room off living room, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 185 square metres, beautifully decorated in pale ivory shades set against a background of rich scarlets and hazy blues. Master bedroom features a pair of crystal and silver bedside lamps, walk-in closet, adjoining bedroom suite pays homage to the great ship Selandia, with panelled walls and ivory cotton draperies.
Measuring 295 square metres, has hosted royalty, heads of state and international celebrities, features exquisite timber panelling and art collection. Main living room has adjoining sitting area and dining room with magnificent Oriental carpets, master bedroom furnished with antique pineapple canopy bed and teak wardrobe, second bedroom features two gold-leaf timber fragments flanking a Northern Thai-style armoire, pantry, guest powder room, two balconies with panoramic views.
Measuring 40 square metres, king-size bed or twin beds, views over river.
Measuring 40 square metres, king-size bed or twin beds, on higher floors for superior views.
Measuring 63 square metres, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to balcony with river and city views, bedroom incorporates a spacious seating area with teak desk, sofa and coffee table.
Measuring 63-67 square metres, located between 3rd and 9th floors of River Wing, entrance via teak-panelled hallway, room decorated in Thai style with brightly coloured silks. Large floor-to-ceiling windows open on balconies overlooking the river, bedroom includes seating area with sofa, coffee table and desk.
Measuring 55 square metres, exquisitely-decorated sitting room, stylish king bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 95 square metres, two bedrooms, one king and one twin, adjoining separate seating area, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 92 square metres, individually designed, each suite paying tribute in name, decor and ambience to one of the great literary figures who have stayed here over the years, featuring a balcony, spacious sitting room, large bathroom, powder room off living room, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Measuring 185 square metres, beautifully decorated in pale ivory shades set against a background of rich scarlets and hazy blues. Master bedroom features a pair of crystal and silver bedside lamps, walk-in closet, adjoining bedroom suite pays homage to the great ship Selandia, with panelled walls and ivory cotton draperies.
Measuring 295 square metres, has hosted royalty, heads of state and international celebrities, features exquisite timber panelling and art collection. Main living room has adjoining sitting area and dining room with magnificent Oriental carpets, master bedroom furnished with antique pineapple canopy bed and teak wardrobe, second bedroom features two gold-leaf timber fragments flanking a Northern Thai-style armoire, pantry, guest powder room, two balconies with panoramic views.
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