The Oriental Bangkok: Overview

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48 Oriental Ave, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand…
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One of the world's grandest hotels, the Oriental Bangkok epitomizes the history and sophistication of Southeast Asia. A tourist attraction in its own right, the 120-year old property is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The rooms are highly luxurious with teak furnishings and canopied beds. For those planning on indulging fully in the unbridled luxury of the hotel, there are tennis and squash courts, jogging tracks, a golf driving range, a comprehensive fitness center, the fabulous Oriental Spa (The) and even a Thai cooking class.

Chain: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Type: Hotel

Amenities and leisure activities

Hotel Amenities:

• Laundry Room
• Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
• Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs
• Barber/Hair Stylist
• Currency Exchange

Room Amenities:

• Air Conditioning (In Room)
• Newspaper (Free)
• Kitchen/Kitchenette
• Balcony/Terrace
• Mini-Bar

Leisure Activities:

• Health Club
• Health Spa/Massage
• Jogging Track
• Pool (Outdoor)
• Tennis (Outdoor)

User reviews

unexpected courtesy and service

When compared to the 5 star hotels in NYC the oriental comes out first in accomidations and particularly service. An anidotal story illustrates this point. I left my bags at the Oriental and traveled to chang mai for five days. Upon my return a clerk whom i had never seen before asked how my elephant safari had been. I was shown to my original room,bags delivered, massage and bath arranged and had dinner on the verranda. Upon return to my room a gift rapped box , orchid on top was sitting there. :compliments of the oriental hotel. In it were all my dirty clothes, underwear washed and ironed and individually placed in clear plastic oriental bags. I thought this was a nice touch to the end of a long day. I still show the under wear to guests thinking of travel to thailand.It is to me a world class family atmosphere hotel Nothing like it in the USA.

05 Jun 2005 | A Yahoo! User

Perfection Found

Ah, what can one say when you've found perfection? Gracious, over-the-top service. The Sawasdee welcome. How does the waitstaff remember my name after 10 minutes? How does the butler know when I've stepped out for 10 minutes and what I needed? A wonderful spa. Excellent meals. The opulent setting on the river. Then bidding goodbye "Mr. ____, please return soon. We will always hold you in high regard" \n \nNothing anywhere can come very close.

05 Jun 2005 | A Yahoo! User

Not up to standard

I was highly dissapointed with The Oriental. \nI was given a non-smoking room even though I had booked a smoking. When checking in I told them a I had requested a smoking but they still put me in a non smoking. After calling the front desk they gave me a new room but no valet to bring my bags up. The toilet in the new room failed would not flush properly. \n \nThis is supposed to be a top 5 Star hotel and things like this should not happen.

05 Jun 2005 | A Yahoo! User